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ABC Sporting Goods
Network Design Proposal
by:
Ed Allen
Justin Caldwell
Lou Maccarone
Our Goal as Network
Engineers
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Our Goal- To create a network for
ABC Sporting Goods that meets and
exceeds the needs of the business
using a reliable, cost effective,
upgradeable, and simple network
solution.
Network Diagram
Analog Phone Line
Analog Phone Lines
Business DSL
T1 Line to ISP
To PSTN
Cisco Router
DSL Modem
NBX 25 VoIP
Ethernet
Power Source
DSL Router/Firewall
Acct Phones
3-Com Switch
3-Com Switch
Inv Phones
Inventory
Sales Phones
Sales
56k between
Sales and Inv
Accounting
Top Down Approach
Business Layer
Connect all of the computers in order
to better communicate and work more
efficiently.
 Set up a web presence so that sales
can be made via the Internet.
 Give ABC Sporting Goods the ability
to have network access remotely.
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Top Down Approach
Application Layer
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We will use the following applications due to
the their reliability and ease of use
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All servers will run a UNIX derivative OS
Web server will use Apache
Samba will be our network sharing utility
Workstations will use a Windows
environment
Our database solution will be MySQL
A variety of other software will be used as
well; Network monitors, SNMP management,
email servers and clients, and independent
software suites
Top Down Approach
Data Layer - Sales
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Sales data will consist of:
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Database exchanges
Transaction processing
TP indicator data
Customer Information
Network traffic
Web traffic
Email
Department specific data
Top Down Approach
Data Layer - Accounting
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Accounting data will consist of:
Database exchanges
 Employee information
 Payroll
 Business finance information
 Web traffic
 Email
 Department specific data
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Top Down Approach
Data Layer - Inventory
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Inventory data consists of:
Inventory amounts
 Sales data
 Email
 Web traffic
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Top Down Approach
Network Layer - Sales
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Sales network consists of:
Communication between the other
company branches is necessary
 Communication to the Internet
 Communication with the file server
and printer
 Remote access for mobile
salespersons
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Top Down Approach
Network Layer - Accounting
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Accounting network consists of:
Communication between the other
company branches
 Communication to the Internet
 Communication with the file server
and printer
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Top Down Approach
Network Layer - Inventory
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Inventory network consists of:
Communication between the other
company branches
 Communication to the Internet
 Communication with the file server
and printer
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Top Down Approach
Technology Layer - Sales
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Sales technology consists of:
A robust Dell file server
 VoIP technology for telephony
 Ethernet printing
 SpeakEasy T1 Internet access
 Ethernet LAN
 Remote network access
 56k access to Inventory
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Top Down Approach
Technology Layer - Accounting
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Accounting technology consists of:
Ethernet LAN
 A robust Dell file server
 VoIP technology for telephony
 Ethernet printing
 SpeakEasy T1 Internet access
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Top Down Approach
Technology Layer - Inventory
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Inventory technology consists of:
A robust Dell file server
 Standard PSTN access
 TCP/IP printing
 SpeakEasy Business DSL Internet
access
 Ethernet LAN
 56k to Sales
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Network Management –
Fault Management
24/7 Network monitoring
 All network problems logged
 Problem Ticket system
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Power Management
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Powerware 2kVA UPS
Protects equipment from power
surges, spikes, and other damaging
power anomolies
 Provides data reliability and security
 Provides enough power to run the
servers for 15-30 minutes
 Can run the NBX 25 for 2-4 hours
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Configuration Management
Only those who need to configure the
network will be allowed to through
secure login
 Remote Configuration
 Network component description library
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Performance Management
24/7 Network Performance Monitoring
 Shift all found bottlenecks
 Forecast possible improvements and
disasters
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Security Management
Extensive use of Firewalls to block
outside intrusions
 Secure logins for employees and
admins
 Monitor network for security breaches
 Encryption
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Accounting Management
Network Statistics
 Usage Quotas
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Network Security - Assets
Customer Information
Employee Information
Sales Information
Accounting Information
Threats
Outside sources
 Floods
 Fires
 Hackers
 Employees
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Vulnerabilities
Employee access
 Modem pool
 Internet
 Website
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Risks
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Biggest Risks
Employee Information
 Accounting Information
 Credit Card Information
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Protective Measures
Encryption
 IPSec
 Firewall
 Authorization
 Virus Protection
 UNIX servers
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Cost Analysis
Item
Quantity
Price
Total Price
Dell Sales Server
X1
$2400
$2400
HP Laser Ethernet Printer
X2
$900
$1800
Dell Sales Workstations
X5
$850
$4250
3Com SuperStack3 Switch
X2
$1100
$2200
US Robotics Network
Cards
X5
$13
$65
Cisco 1760 Router
X1
$1900
$1900
Linksys Cable/DSL Router
X1
$100
$100
1000ft Cat6 Network Cable
X2
$180
$360
3Com NBX 1102 phone
X2
$300
$600
3Com NBX-25
X1
$1500
$1500
3Com NBX 1102 5pk
Bundle
X2
$1300
$2600
3Com Ethernet power
source
X1
$600
$600
Powerware 2KVA UPS
X1
$2400
$2400
Total Cost
$20855
Conclusion
Meets and exceeds all business
needs
 Easily upgradeable
 Simple to operate, fix, and manage
 Reliable
 Cost Effective
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