Designing a network infrastructure to support a research and educational network using GTUC and University of Ghana

Master's Thesis from the year 2011 in the subject Computer Science - Commercial Information Technology, Aalborg University (Aalborg University), course: Network Technologies, language: English, abstract: This project is aimed at designing an appropriate network infrastructure in Ghana to support research and educational network using Ghana Telecom University College (GTUC) and University of Ghana (UG). An overview of what RENs are generally about and a study of existing RENs in developed countries where considered to gain insight into REN infrastructure, their organizations and operations. Further technologies employed in RENs were also looked at with emphasis on technologies employed in the Core and Access Networks of REN. Technologies such SONET/SDH, MPLS, ATM and it application were also delved into in this project. Intended users and stakeholders where identified and their requirements analyzed to determine the best technology needed to support their needs of an appropriate REN. Finally the design of an appropriate and scalable for GTUC and UG is proposed in this report with careful consideration of the cost model, ownership options and organizational structure appropriate for the development of a sustainable REN in Ghana