Scenario You have been working in the IT support department for a few months now and it is expanding. Task 1 Give a presentation explaining
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Scenario
You have been working in the IT support department for a few months now and it is expanding.
Task 1
Give a presentation explaining the role of network managers to a group of trainee network
technicians.
The content must include:-
A description of current and emerging network technologies.
Content must include:-
• Network technologies: operating systems; protocols; layout; devices
• Networking operating systems: examples eg Windows, Linux
• Networking protocols: eg SNMPv3, ICMP
• Layout: eg cabling, topologies, wireless
• Network devices: servers; workstations; interconnection devices; network cards; vendor specific hardware
Task 2
Describe the purpose of networking tools
• Networking tools: purpose eg fault management, performance management; specific examples of tools eg HP Openview, Cisco Works, Wireshark; using system software eg to find network assets
Task 3
Identify emerging technologies and how they have, or may affect networks
• Impact of emerging technologies: enhanced capabilities eg faster, greater storage capacity, improved control; new work methods eg mobile working, home working, web centric applications; ease of use
• Emerging technologies: examples eg server virtualisation, video on demand
Task 4
Explain the functions of network management
• Network technologies: operating systems; protocols; layout; devices
• Networking operating systems: examples eg Windows, Linux
• Networking protocols: eg SNMPv3, ICMP
• Layout: eg cabling, topologies, wireless
Task 5
Explain the goals of fault management and the consequences of failure
Task 6
Justify why routine network performance management should be carried out, including reference to quality and efficiency
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