NETW420
ADVANCED NETWORK MANAGEMENT
Introduction to Using OPNET Modeler in the Citrix Environment

School of Engineering and Information Sciences
Professor Name Here

SUBMITTED BY: Your Name Here
SUBMITTED ON: 5/6/2014 Table of Contents
Objectives 3
Screenshots………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………4
Problem Definition……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5
Background Theory 5
Methodology and Procedure 5
Observations, Data, Findings, and Results 6
Questions and Answers 6
Recommendations and Conlusions………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7
Lessons Learned 7
Document Certification 8

Objectives
• Write the purpose and usefulness of the lab experiment.
Being able to access the tools needed for this course.

• What are the main outcomes that will be addressed in this lab experiment?
The overall objective of this week’s assignment is to insure the ability to log in and ensure one can use the said tools in question.

• For example, o This lab report investigates
 The ability to log into the iLab environment
 The ability to use the OPNET Modeler in the iLab environment
Screenshots

Top- IS a Screen shot of a successful log into the Citrix software.
Bottom- Is a picture of a successful log into the OPNET Software and creation of a Small Internetwork.

Problem Definition
• Discuss what you are trying to investigate.
If any issues will arise while trying to gain access to the OPNET Modeler though the iLab environment.

• Look at it this way: If there was nothing wrong, would you be performing this lab experiment?
I would say yes, simply because going on the bases that everything will work is not a very professional outlook. After all if everything worked there wouldn’t be a need to IT staff in general.

• What is not working right now that leads to the need of performing this lab experiment?
Currently no issues have been found on my end when accessing the iLab environment.
• This will closely tie in with your recommendations later in the lab report.
Background Theory
• What networking theory is aligned with this lab experiment?
The creation of small networkers and expansions.
• Perform a basic summary and analysis of the said theory, and explain how the theory will support the findings.
In the iLab environment I created two said networks and joined them together. This shows that two existing networks in a building can be joined together (or over a VPN).
Methodology and Procedure
• For example, we use OPNET Modeler as a sandbox tool to investigate how the addition of VoIP in a hub network will impact network performance.
• Discuss what data will be collected.
To see if the two networks are communication together.
• Discuss how the data were collected.
This can be done by running simulations of the said networks to make sure the networks have connectivity. Observations, Data, Findings, and Results
• Include graphs and figures here.

• This is where you discuss the findings in your report.
• What did you observe?
Information was being transferred from one network to the other.
• Perhaps you did not visually observe something. But you calculated a value for a certain variable based on collected data from OPNET Modeler. What does the value mean?
The values show that the networks are connected and exchanging packets. In short, the networks are able to share information.
Questions and Answers
• Answer all questions in the body of the lab instruction here. o Wasn’t able to find anything in this topic. Recommendations and Conclusions
• Do not repeat the information provided above. Instead, summarize key findings here.
• What are the limitations, advantages, and significance of the findings?
The issues I can see arising would be the issues of physically connecting both networks in a real world application. For example if the office lacks the ability to run cables though the false celling to the second floor (no risers). This won’t be shown in a virtual setting such as in OPNET.
• What can we deduce from the findings in the lab experiment?
That I was able to connect to iLab environment and complete this weeks assignment.
• Did the calculations align with the concepts covered in this week’s reading and class activities?
Myself I didn’t see any information other than signing in and the creation of the said networks. The testing I felt would be a nice addition to the said assignment.
• Did the results obtained align with theory? If not, what, if anything (e.g., human error, equipment malfunction, software bugs, etc.) may have accounted for the discrepancy?
Yes, the networks were able to be connected and show signs of connectivity.
• How does the lab experiment reinforce the concepts covered in this week’s TCOs?
This would give a person an idea of the cost of hardware and cabling needed to create a network (if it was to scale). This can also show issues that could arise from improper settings/configurations.
• What, if anything, would you tweak before implementing this activity in a real-world network?
Make sure I did everything to a scale and not just to fit on screen.
Lessons Learned
• In what way has this experiment enhanced your business skills?
I learned that I will be able to give a better cost estimate when working on networks.
• In what way has this experiment enhanced your technical skills?
I can now see what I’m doing in a virtual setting rather than hoping for the best once I ordered said equipment.
• In what way has this experiment improved your communication skills (improve vocabulary, writing style, etc.)?
I learned a few new phrases that pertain to the use of OPNET, overall though nothing new that would affect my daily life.
• In what way has this experiment increased your passion for your field?
I enjoy playing around with networks, hence the reason why I love to host and go to LAN parties. I enjoy connecting people together!
Document Certification
I, William Prevatte certify that the lab report content is original and the data collected are based on the instructions written in the lab assignment.