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LaFleur Trading Company wants to review their current network and telecommunications system. They are currently using a Microsoft® Windows® 2003 server for network operations but want to look at also using UNIX® or Linux® systems as possible additions to increase overall communication security. Unfortunately, little information is available for their current operations. It is necessary to complete research to determine what type of network and communication systems could be the best choices for this type of business. Some assumptions must be made but should be supported by adequate outside research on what has been used for similar companies.
Current Network Configuration
The basis for the company network is three Intel® CoreTM2 Duo Processor E6320 network servers, using a Cisco® 2811 router. Network connections are handled through a Cisco® smart switch bank with the capability of 200 connections. The current network operating system is Microsoft® Windows® 2003, but not all patches and updates have been installed, which causes some issues with communication. The computer room is near the CIO’s office and includes connection via T1.
The web server and applications including the customer database are being maintained on one of the three servers previously described.
The new network is to allow the following:
All sales, finance, and operations need to share customer order databases to ensure accurate inventory, successful delivery of orders, and that payments are received and accounted for accurately.
Operations must be able to be able to monitor deliveries both through the database and through contact with drivers.
All employees must have secure company e-mail.
All employees must be able to e-mail to people outside the company.
There must be web access to all, but also an Intranet with appropriate safeguards.
Remote access must be available for executive, sales, and delivery personnel.
Provide the most economical and efficient telephonic communications.
Include a firewall to Internet capability.
The network system configuration must ensures secure access for all employees and protects corporate and customer data.
Some assumptions must be made, but support your assumptions by adequate outside research on what has been used for similar companies. In addition, show an understanding of the following within your proposal and how they relate to a solution:
What are the business uses of different basic network topologies for the LaFleur Trading Co.?
What is the role of the network operating system you have chosen to overall communication?
How might wireless and cloud networks affect communication for the upgrade you have chosen?
Determine both the optimum types of transmission mediums that should be in place to enhance communications.
Determine both the types of protocols that should be established as well as any equipment that may be needed to enhance communications.
GRADING REQUIREMENTS
Paper is between 10-12 pages
Provides well constructed introduction
Persuasive conclusion that will convince the company executives that these networking and communications installations are feasible and necessary
All sales, finance, and operations need to share customer order databases to ensure accurate inventory, successful delivery of orders, and that payments are received and accounted for accurately.
“Operations must be able to be able to monitor deliveries both through the database and through contact with drivers
All employees must have secure company e-mail
All employees must be able to e-mail to people outside the company
There must be web access to all, but also an Intranet with appropriate safeguards
Remote access must be available for executive, sales, and delivery personnel
Provide the most economical and efficient telephonic communications
Firewall to Internet capability
Configuration of network system that ensures secure access for all employees and protects corporate and customer data
Paper is clear, readable, and maintains flow
Grammar and Spelling
APA format
