IT 640 Final Milestone One
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Network Applications:
One of the top priorities of a network consultant is to determine if the
current network architecture has the right security protocols, structure and design to execute an
organization’s end goals. SNHUEnergy Inc., a company that has an office in Dallas as well as
Memphis, have two different networks to meet their needs. Dallas is home to more technology as
well as employees. Technology which includes: a server farm and two switches that are
connected to a router. This router connects to the firewall which is linked to office applications,
end-users and the network to the Internet. The following are the applications of the current
network: payroll, accounting, e-mail and human resources. Meanwhile, the Memphis office is
smaller, is connected to the Dallas services and houses the billing and operations network
applications.
OSI Model Identification
Component Description:
Looking at the firewall from a non-technical viewpoint, it acts as a
security guard for a secure and private network. Its priority is to protect the network from outside
