Read the case given below and answer the questions given at the end.
CASE STUDY-1:
High-Speed Multiservice-Enabled Network
The New technology Network Architecture at the institute consists of laying down the foundations for a high-speed multiservice network capable of providing the basic connectivity services and also facilitating the New World technology drivers so as to empower the faculty and the students with the newest of learning tools and infrastructure.
Also the multiservice network has innovative and state-of-the-art applications, supported on the network. Few examples are:
•LAN IP telephony
•Videoconferencing
•Video on demand learning
•Content management
•Media server
•Secured and fast Internet access
•Converged voice, video, and data network
•High speed Gigabit backbone
This enables the users of the network to learn the latest technology which is very much required by them in their future
assignments and jobs. The network enables the flow of modern teaching methods, and also allows the students to learn more from the network itself, as it deploys the latest and the proven Internet technologies, that a management and computer technology learning Institute can benefit from.
With the new technology, it is possible to create a centre of excellence in association with CISCO for learning network-related technology at the institute. This will not only facilitate value addition to the MBA and MCA students but also train the other institutes in the region on this technology.
The Distance Learning Programme (DLP), which is the fastest growing education area, is going to derive the maximum benefit out of the multiple and diverse service offerings such as video on demand, videoconferencing and multicasting.
Questions:
1. Discuss the features of a high-speed multiservice network. What network topology is most suitable for the above network? Give reasons to support your answer.
2. How can you protect the above network from unauthorized access from outsiders and prevent own users from accessing undesired websites?
3. What great opportunities are offered by Internet-based technologies for the society in general and specifically for teachers and the student community?
4. What are the various methods of connecting to the Internet? What connectivity do you recommend for the above network that has integrated 700 nodes?
