Week 4

Task 4a: Developing a solution

Marking

The solution E1 E5 M2 M4 M5 M6 M7 D1 D4 D6

Apply an undertaking of network infrastructure to develop a solution that meets the requirements of a brief, including:

refining and developing the given network simulation as required

selecting appropriate tools, devices and settings to meet the requirements

demonstrating an appropriate level of technical skill, and understanding of networks/hardware/software techniques and problem solving.

Robustness Ensure the network produced provides adequate levels of robustness for users and the given scenario including:

system resilience (e.g. user management, device/system hardening, segmentation)

redundancy (e.g. back-up systems and procedures, fall backs, UPS).

Security M6

Apply an understanding of network and system security including:

o configuring security software (e.g. anti-malware, firewalls)

o configuring user roles and network permissions

o hardening and air-gapping.

Organisation M4

Ensure network produced for the solution is appropriate to meet the demands of the brief, including:

use of networking knowledge including:

o configuring servers o configuring and deploying nodes on the network

o selection of appropriate connection media o selection and configuration of wired and wireless access to the network

o network regions/subnets.

knowledge of hardware/software including:

o configuring nodes on a hardware level (e.g. building a PC that meets specific requirements)

o installing and configuring software.

User experience E4

Meet user needs, with consideration and selection of:

end user devices

data connections

back-end systems

access and availability.

Task 4b: Reflective evaluation

Marking

Review of outcomes E1 E2 E3 E4 D3

Be able to apply reflection and evaluation techniques.

Provide evidence that the product meets brief requirements:

o include measures against success criteria

o provide evidence that the product meets user needs

o discuss how it could be improved if the problem was revisited and given detailed consideration.

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