• Identify the network applications that are a part of the current network.
• Identify and label the components of the network with the appropriate OSI network layer(s) (refer to the Organizational Network Diagram – Current file)
• Provide a nontechnical description of the role and functions of key components, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Provide a brief analysis of the current network configuration in terms of day-to-day business operations. Consider the following questions as a guide to your analysis:
o What is the impact of losing connectivity between the Dallas router and the Memphis router? Which applications might be impacted between locations?
o What is the risk of just having a single router or switch within the Memphis office?
o How effective is the firewall in the current network?
• Summarize the project requirements and deliverables
