Network I Lesson 24

Student Objectives: After completing this lesson, students will be able to: list the 4 steps of LAN design & implementation explain why a study is performed to determine LAN design explain what occurs during the investigation & analysis phase conduct an investigation & analysis of LAN needs on a hypothetical organization compile a report on the findings develop questions to ask a LAN administrator

Lesson Summary: WHAT YOU LEARN ON THE JOB IS AS IMPORTANT AS WHAT YOU LEART ABOUT THE JOB for a LAN to work it must be planned in a series of systematic steps: study selection and design implementation operation 1. Conduct a study - learn the need and justification for the LAN A. investigation & analysis 1. gather information on the organization - history, current status, projected growth, operating policy, management procedures, office systems & procedures (viewpoints) 2. issues or problems that need to be addressed (this process should help identify and clarify the problems) 3. assess user requirements (make certain information requirements are satisfied - a detailed analysis of current and projected needs will help this process) 4. identify resources and constraints organization resources that can impact a LAN: hardware and software resources human resources - skill levels of users (training and support required) existing hardware/software must be documented projected hardware/software needs must be identified write a report - organizing and documenting the information to be used in the feasibility study LAN LAST A LONG TIME! S