Instructions
Submit a single Word document that addresses all of the following, including diagrams and associated explanations, descriptions, analyses, and other annotations.
Draw diagrams that reasonably depict a network infrastructure that will enable the E-Commerce Fashion Retailer to achieve the company’s strategic goal of offering customers public wireless Internet access. Make sure to list any assumptions regarding the company or your design that you need to make to design and draw a realistic diagram.
Make sure to do the following:
Create a hierarchical, logical WAN diagram showing major enterprise locations, including the corporate headquarters, one typical retail location, and a cloud service provider.
Create a physical WAN diagram that places core and distribution-layer routers and switches in locations that optimize network performance. Justify your choices.
Create a physical LAN and wireless LAN (WLAN) diagram for a typical retail location. Indicate access layer switch.
Evaluate how well one of your diagrams depicts a working cloud-based solution for the E-Commerce Fashion Retailer. What are the most important criteria?
Additional Requirements
Your assignment should also to meet the following requirements:
Written communication: Written communication should convey the writer’s purpose in an appropriate tone and style that adheres to professional writing standards and incorporates evidence where relevant. Visit the Capella Writing CenterLinks to an external site. for a variety of helpful writing resources.
Length: Submit a single Word document that addresses all aspects of this assignment, including diagrams and all associated explanations, descriptions, analyses, and other annotations.
Cited sources: All literature cited should be current, with publication dates within the past five years. Visit the Capella University LibraryLinks to an external site. for a variety of research resources.
APA format: Resources, citations, title page, and reference page should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting standards. Visit Evidence and APALinks to an external site. for resources to help you with APA format.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 3: Evaluate core network infrastructure components and cloud-based solutions.
Create a logical WAN diagram showing major enterprise locations and a cloud service provider.
Place core and distribution-layer routers and switches in locations that optimize network performance.
Create a physical LAN and wireless LAN (WLAN) diagram for one typical retail location.
Evaluate how well your design depicts a working cloud-based solution for an e-commerce retailer.
Competency 6: Communicate effectively and professionally.
Create a persuasive argument advocating for a viewpoint or recommendation.
