Pearson
Higher Nationals in
Computing
Unit 2: Networking
Issue 1
Higher National Certificate/Diploma in
Computing
Assignment Brief
Student Name/ID Number
Unit Number and Title 2: Networking
Academic Year 2022
Unit Tutor Mr. M I M Irshad
Assignment Title Network Design for a Private Hospital
Issue Date
Submission Date
IV Name & Date Mr. K.M. Ishraque
Submission Format
The submission is in the form of an individual written report. This should be written in a concise,
formal business style using single spacing and font size 12. You are required to make use of
headings, paragraphs, and subsections as appropriate, and all work must be supported with
research and referenced using the Harvard referencing system. Please also provide a bibliography
using the Harvard referencing system.
Unit Learning Outcomes
LO1 Examine networking principles and their protocols.
LO2 Explain networking devices and operations.
LO3 Design efficient networked systems.
LO4 Implement and diagnose networked systems.
Assignment Brief and Guidance
You are the network administrator for a Private Hospital in your town. The hospital employs 20 full
time staff, offers basic medical facilities and consultations. Patients go through a telephone booking
system or visit the hospital to make an appointment with the visiting consultants. The hospital
management has proposed some changes to improve their service as below
♦ All the full-time staff will be given a dedicate workstation
♦ Vising doctors also will be getting a workstation
♦ Wifi access will be provided within the hospital premises, patients and visitors access must be
isolated from other hospital network
♦ Launch an online application and email booking system, you may choose on-premises or
cloud servers to host those applications and services
♦ All patient records will be stored in an on-premises server.
♦ Proper backup mechanism must be in place
Submission Format
Part 1 (P1, P2, P3, P4)
Implementing such a network as an on-premises or hybrid architecture mode has pros and cons
• Discuss the pros and cons of on-premises and hybrid architecture
• Explain how these architectures would affect server/OS/network device selection criteria,
setup complexity, cost, service availability, bandwidth and Maintenace requirements.
• Explain the roles and function of each device (e.g., router, server), technology (e.g.: cloud) and
protocols involved in.
(Report)
Part 2 (P5, P7)
Based on the previous task, identify a suitable architecture that you think is the best model, design
the network for the choosen model, identify required devices and their resource requirements.
Create the diagram in Microsoft Visio
Implement the entire setup using Virtualization tools (except the wireless part), cloud setup also
needs to be included if required.
(Report and Presentation)
Part 3 (P6, P8)
Test the backup solution, VLAN, Captive portal setup, and document the following
• Traffic isolation
• Internet filtering and bandwidth control
• Efficient backup strategy.
(Report with Screenshot and Presentation)
Part 4 (P7)
Explain how you will maintain the network in a healthy state, the report should include
• Device/Network Monitoring
• Support Plan
• Update/Upgrade plan
(Report)
Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Pass Merit Distinction
LO1 Examine networking principles and their protocols
P1 Discuss the benefits and
constraints of different
M1 Compare common
network types and standards.
networking principles and how
protocols enable the
P2 Explain the impact of
effectiveness of networked
network topology,
systems.
communication and LO1 & 2
bandwidth requirements. D1 Considering a given scenario,
identify the topology protocol
LO2 Explain networking devices and operations selected for the efficient
utilisation of a networking
P3 Discuss the operating system.
principles of networking
M2 Explore a range of server
devices and server types.
types and justify the selection of
a server, considering a given
P4 Discuss the inter-
scenario regarding cost and
dependence of workstation
performance optimisation.
hardware with relevant
networking software.
LO3 Design efficient networked systems
P5 Design a networked system
to meet a given specification.
M3 Install and configure D2 Design a maintenance
P6 Test and evaluate the network services and schedule to support the
design to meet the applications on your choice. networked system.
requirements and analyse user
feedback.
LO4 Implement and diagnose networked systems
P7 Implement a networked
system based on a prepared
design. M4 Recommend potential D3 Use critical reflection to
enhancements for the evaluate own work and justify
P8 Document and analyse test networked systems. valid conclusions.
results against expected
results.
