1. ABC Sporting Goods Network Design Proposal by: Ed Allen Justin Caldwell Lou Maccarone

2. Our Goal as Network Engineers 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.

3. Network Diagram Sales Accounting Inventory Acct Phones Sales PhonesInv Phones 3-Com Switch Cisco Router T1 Line to ISP NBX 25 VoIP Ethernet Power Source To PSTN Analog Phone Line DSL Modem 3-Com Switch DSL Router/Firewall Business DSL Analog Phone Lines 56k between Sales and Inv

4. 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.

5. Top Down Approach Application Layer We will use the following applications due to the their reliability and ease of use 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

6. Top Down Approach Data Layer - Sales Sales data will consist of: Database exchanges Transaction processing TP indicator data Customer Information Network traffic Web traffic Email Department specific data

7. Top Down Approach Data Layer - Accounting Accounting data will consist of: Database exchanges Employee information Payroll Business finance information Web traffic Email Department specific data

8. Top Down Approach Data Layer - Inventory Inventory data consists of: Inventory amounts Sales data Email Web traffic

9. Top Down Approach Network Layer - Sales 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

10. Top Down Approach Network Layer - Accounting Accounting network consists of: Communication between the other company branches Communication to the Internet Communication with the file server and printer

11. Top Down Approach Network Layer - Inventory Inventory network consists of: Communication between the other company branches Communication to the Internet Communication with the file server and printer

12. Top Down Approach Technology Layer - Sales 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

13. Top Down Approach Technology Layer - Accounting Accounting technology consists of: Ethernet LAN A robust Dell file server VoIP technology for telephony Ethernet printing SpeakEasy T1 Internet access

14. Top Down Approach Technology Layer - Inventory 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

15. Network Management – Fault Management 24/7 Network monitoring All network problems logged Problem Ticket system

16. Power Management 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

17. Configuration Management Only those who need to configure the network will be allowed to through secure login Remote Configuration Network component description library

18. Performance Management 24/7 Network Performance Monitoring Shift all found bottlenecks Forecast possible improvements and disasters

19. Security Management Extensive use of Firewalls to block outside intrusions Secure logins for employees and admins Monitor network for security breaches Encryption

20. Accounting Management Network Statistics Usage Quotas

21. Network Security - Assets Customer Information Employee Information Sales Information Accounting Information

22. Threats Outside sources Floods Fires Hackers Employees

23. Vulnerabilities Employee access Modem pool Internet Website

24. Risks Biggest Risks Employee Information Accounting Information Credit Card Information

25. Protective Measures Encryption IPSec Firewall Authorization Virus Protection UNIX servers

26. Cost Analysis ItemQuantityPriceTotal Price Dell Sales ServerX1$2400 HP Laser Ethernet PrinterX2$900$1800 Dell Sales WorkstationsX5$850$4250 3Com SuperStack3 SwitchX2$1100$2200 US Robotics Network Cards X5$13$65 Cisco 1760 RouterX1$1900 Linksys Cable/DSL RouterX1$100 1000ft Cat6 Network CableX2$180$360 3Com NBX 1102 phoneX2$300$600 3Com NBX-25X1$1500 3Com NBX 1102 5pk Bundle X2$1300$2600 3Com Ethernet power source X1$600 Powerware 2KVA UPSX1$2400 Total Cost$20855

27. Conclusion Meets and exceeds all business needs Easily upgradeable Simple to operate, fix, and manage Reliable Cost Effective