(Solved): In this lab, we will investigate developing a network redesign request for proposal (RFP) for a sm ...

In this lab, we will investigate developing a network redesign request for proposal (RFP) for a small but expanding business. Ashley's Artistic Designs recently secured two very lucrative long-term contracts to produce digital art for a successful Manga publisher and an emerging independent film producer. Ashley needs to expand her 4-person business with both additional employees and a more sophisticated and purpose-driven network. The existing office network more or less.evolved with Ashley's business over the past 3 years; its logical network design is shown below. Ashley has decided to draw up an RFP to bring in outside expertise in costing out and physically implementing a network redesign. She has asked you to help write up an RFP for her redesign/expansion. Along with the current state network diagram above, she shows you the following Needs Analysis. Ashlev's Artistic Designs Network Redesign Needs Notes - Digital Art Workstations for 8-10 illustrators (currently 4 aging, but acceptable PCs) - Digital Art Software for 8-10 illustrators (currently 2 registered copies of CorelDraw 2018) - 3-4 Workstations for Business Support (Contracts/Legal, Sales, Human Resources, etc.) - Business Support software (Currently 1 copy of MS Office 2016) - Long-term storage and backup for digital art designs - Storage and protection of sensitive business and personnel data - Digital Artist ready access to Internet resources and collaboration with each other - Ability to connect wirelessly to network for visiting artists and field laptops/tablets - VOIP capability for entire office - Web Server to display and advertise designs - Gigabit fiber optic connectivity throughout To complete the assignment, please upload either a Word (.docx) or Adobe (.pdf) file with comprehensive answers to each of the following questions, as your submission to the Lab assignment in Blackboard. Is Ashley's redesign plan, with the above information, likely to benefit from an RFP? Why or why not? What additional information should be part of Ashley's Needs Analysis? Explain why. How might her redesign benefit from topics we have studied in this course such as network segmentation, VLANs or other techniques and technology? Explain why. Turn-in Requirements: You are expected to submit a 1-page, professional paper in PDF format. Your paper should reflect the quality of your work and contain proper formatting, labeling, spelling, grammar, etc. Papers will be at least 1, single-spaced page in length (font type Calibri and font size 12). All references will be properly cited throughout the paper. An electronic copy of the paper will be submitted via Blackboard for grading. Please make sure your last name and UTSA ID \# is included in your paper. A good general format for papers or lab report includes the following: - A cover sheet that lists the name of the assignment, name, date - A table of contents, if the report is longer than 10 pages - An introduction section explaining the background or purpose - The main body of the report with appropriate subheadings - A section with conclusions - An appendix for non-essential attachments such as charts, graphs, or images ${}^{??=?}$ Note: This assignment will be graded harshly and your strict attention to details is advised.