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Network Testing Report

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I have written the following article as a guideline / outline of what your Network Testing report should contain. Again, these articles are derived from the points under “Introduction” on the Power Point Slides. Be sure to always read the Reading Notes, and go back through the Power Point presentation again at least once. If you have any further questions that require answers, please feel free to ask.

  • Assign Nodes to a Specific Gateway
    • Detail the configuration of nodes on the network, being assigned to the gateway device
  • Determine the connection type and configure with reference to network architecture
    • Determine the types of connections used, and configure them appropriately
  • Ensure Node Software and / or Hardware is configured
    • Provide evidence that the hardware and software involved is configured correctly

The Reading Notes contain further information in regards to what is required in each of the four sections of your document above. If you are unsure of where the information in the Reading Notes is, please ask.

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Gateway Device Report

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I have written the following article as a guideline / outline of what your Gateway Device report should contain. Again, these articles are derived from the points under “Introduction” on the Power Point Slides. Be sure to always read the Reading Notes, and go back through the Power Point presentation again at least once. If you have any further questions that require answers, please feel free to ask.

For this report, you will need to FIRST select a Gateway Device

  • Identify and Select Installation and Configuration Options
    • Identify and explain Installation Options
      • What installation options are available for your device?
      • What installation options did you select?
      • Why did you select these options?
    • Identify and explain Configuration Options
      • What configuration options are available for your device?
      • What configuration options did you select to use?
      • How and why are you using these options?
  • Install and Configure Gateway Products as Required By Technical Requirements
    • Install Your Selected Device
      • Detail the installation of your gateway device
        • Include enough information for someone else to install the device from default status
    • Configure Your Selected Device
      • Detail the configuration of your gateway device
        • Include enough information for someone else to install the device from default status
  • Plan and Execute Tests with Reference to Client Requirements and Network Impact
    • Plan Tests in regards to the Client Requirements
      • Detail the tests you will perform to check if the client requirements have been met
    • Plan Tests in regards to the impact on the network
      • Detail the tests you will perform to check the impact of the selected gateway on the network
    • Execute Tests in regards to the Client Requirements
      • Provide evidence of client requirement testing
    • Execute Tests in regards to impact on the network
      • Provide evidence of impact testing
  • Analyse Error Reports and make Changes as Required
    • Analyse the errors and results from your testing
      • Remember; not all errors and results have to be “negative”. A “fail” can be a positive outcome if it is required
    • Make changes and improvements as required in regards to the errors and results
      • Provide evidence of changes you made to your network and / or gateway device to improve any results that needed improving.

The Reading Notes contain further information in regards to what is required in each of the four sections of your document above. If you are unsure of where the information in the Reading Notes is, please ask.

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Create a Security Policy

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I have written the following article as a guideline / outline of what your Security Policy report should contain. Again, these articles are derived from the points under “Introduction” on the Power Point Slides. Be sure to always read the Reading Notes, and go back through the Power Point presentation again at least once. If you have any further questions that require answers, please feel free to ask.

  • Assess Security Features of Internet Gateways with Reference to Architecture and the Security Plan
    • What will the users have access to? Hardware? Software?
    • What will the users be denied access to? Hardware? Software?
    • How will the users be protected? - Include Anti-Virus and Firewall Solutions
  • Review Security Measures with the Internet Service Provider with Reference to Firewalls and other Measures
    • Choose an ISP and in regards to ISR:
      • Review their security measures
      • Review their firewalling
      • Review any protective measures they have in place
      • Review any other measures they have in place
  • Brief Users on the Security Plan with Reference to Internet use and Possible Hazards
    • Design a Security Policy, encompassing the information above
    • Include possible issues they may come across, brief solutions to these issues
    • Include a section on “Acceptable Use of the Internet” and “Internal Resources”
    • Include the ramifications for not complying

The Reading Notes contain further information in regards to what is required in each of the four sections of your document above. If you are unsure of where the information in the Reading Notes is, please ask.

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Client Requirements Report

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I have written the following article as a guideline / outline of what your Client Requirements Report should contain. Again, these articles are derived from the points under “Introduction” on the Power Point Slides. Be sure to always read the Reading Notes, and go back through the Power Point presentation again at least once. If you have any further questions that require answers, please feel free to ask.

  • Confirm and Validate Client Requirements
    • Confirm the client requirements
    • Validate the client requirements
    • Include a validation check list
  • Determine the Scope of Internet Services with Reference to the Client Requirements
    • What are the internet services required?
    • What will be required to make these services available?
  • Identify and Verify the Equipment Specifications and Availability
    • What hardware is already available?
    • What hardware will need to be acquired? Include the costs and evidential reasoning for the acquisition
    • What software is already available?
    • What software will need to be acquired? Include the costs and evidential reasoning for the acquisition

The Reading Notes contain further information in regards to what is required in each of the four sections of your document above. If you are unsure of where the information in the Reading Notes is, please ask.

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