IT Infrastructure
Design: Alexander
Communications
KEVIN NORTH, FRANK MACK, KYLE HARDY, ADRIAN NORRIS, CURTIS HOLTON
GROUP 2
CNT 4931 CAPSTONE
JOHN VAIL
Overview
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Our Mission
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To present an innovative, efficient and effective Information Technology
architecture design to Alexander Communications.
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The Design will address the new Ponte Vedra branch as well as the Main
office in Atlanta.
Overview
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Our responsibility to YOU…
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Present with accuracy
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Meet or exceed all
expectations
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Address all areas of IT
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Make IT work for you
Overview
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Why our Design?
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Built from the ground up
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Compete Design
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Designed one step at a time
Addresses entire IT infrastructure
Custom for Alexander
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Technologies built for site/make jobs easier
Overview
1.
2.
Overview
Network Design
1.
Topology Overview
2.
Equipment
3.
Addressing
4.
ISPs/WAN
5.
Remote Access
6.
Wireless
3.
Storage, Servers, Virtualization
4.
Desktop
1.
5.
Desktop Applications
Website/Webmail
6.
Communication/Collaboration w QOS
7.
Security
8.
1.
IT
2.
Physical
DR, Reliability
Network Design
Network Design – Topology Overview
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Head Quarters – Atlanta, Georgia
Network Design – Topology Overview
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Branch Office – Ponte Vedra, Florida
Network Design - Equipment
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Routing/Switching
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Cisco ASA 5550 (2)
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Cisco 2811 Integrated Services Router (4)
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Cisco 2960 switch (6)
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Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series Switches (4)
Wireless
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Work Stations
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Mac – iMac (16)
Servers
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Cisco Meraki MR34 WLAN AP (2)
HP ProLiant DL585 G7 (16 Cores/4 sockets) (2)
Storage
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EMC VNX5100 SAN Storage (1
Network Design - Addressing
Atlanta
Ponte Vedra
10.0.1.0 /27
Management/Core
10.0.1.32 /27
Management/Core
10.0.2.0 /24
Server
172.16.4.128 /25
PC
10.0.3.0 /24
VM
172.16.5.128 /25
Phone
172.16.4.0 /25
PC
172.16.6.128 /25
Exec.
172.16.5.0 /25
Phone
172.16.7.128 /25
Printing/Fax
172.16.6.0 /25
Exec.
172.16.7.0 /25
Printing/Fax
Network Design - ISPs/WAN
Atlanta and Ponte Vedra
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EarthLink Integrated
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Voice, TV & Data T1 lines
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Includes static IP addresses
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$240/month
Backup ISP
 Comcast Business
Deluxe
 75 Mbps
 Extra for static IP
addresses
 $150/month
Network Design - ISPs/WAN
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WAN – MPLs
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MPLS as primary WAN between
sites
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Most Widely adopted for site-tosite
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Mid-range pricing (vs. Ethernet,
or T1)
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Any-to-any connect
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Comes with SLAs
Network Design - ISPs/WAN
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WAN – MPLS
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FastBlue
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Offers Internet, VoIP, DDos
mitigation/Protection and cloud services
Why FastBlue MPLS?
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Secure/Private networking site-to-site
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Fully managed/monitored
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Visibility to network health
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Network stability
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Competitive price approx. $300-400 per/month
Network Design - ISPs/WAN
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Backup WAN – AWS VPC VPN
Connection
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What is AWS VPC/VPN connection?
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A virtual private network on the AWS
cloud interacting seamlessly with LAN
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Site-to-Site connectivity
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Constant site-to-site VPN connection to
transfers data between your VPC or site
to site
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Redundant lines
Network Design - ISPs/WAN
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Backup WAN – AWS VPC VPN Connection
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Simple
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Scalable
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Host backup EC-2 instance/other service
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Redundant
Pay as you go pricing
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$0.05 per hour for each VPN connection
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total of $0.10 per hour converged
Data Transfer
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40 TB/ month $0.09 per/GB
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100 TB/month $0.07 per/GB
Network Design- Remote Access
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Cisco’s ASA 5550 Module
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L2TP/IPSec
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256-bit encryption; checks data integrity and encapsulates data twice
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Granular control
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Seamless connectivity
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Optimized performance
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Consistent security
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Management flexibility
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Price: $3000(2) = $6000
Network Design – Wireless (WLAN)
Cisco Meraki MR34 (WLAN cloud based service)
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Cost $1,300 for 5yr license.
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Cloud Management
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24/7 support from the Vendor.
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Provides secure wireless access for employees and guest.
Storage, Servers & Virtualization
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Servers
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Virtualize all servers
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Virtual vs Physical
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2TB local storage
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Multiple processors
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Clustered / Failover / Redundancy
Storage, Servers & Virtualization
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Storage
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Equipment
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Backups (Local / Offsite)
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SAN Management
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Replication
Storage, Servers & Virtualization
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Virtualization
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Equipment
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Software
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Benefits
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Performance
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Cost
Desktop Architecture
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iMacs – efficient, small, built with creativity in mind
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Price per base unit: $1,099
Desktop Architecture
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Why mac?
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Better Hardware
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Bootcamp
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Updates are simpler overall
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LITTLE need for antivirus
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No INCLUDED bloatware
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Ease of use
Desktop Architecture
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Uptime?
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Virtual desktops
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Windows software updates may be time-consuming
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Compatibility concerns
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$50/workstation/month = $800 total
Desktop Architecture
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Desktop Applications
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Microsoft Office for MAC
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Microsoft Word
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Microsoft Excel
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Presentations
Microsoft Outlook
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Spreadsheets and workbooks
Microsoft PowerPoint
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Word Processing
25GB mailbox with anti-virus and anti-spam
Pricing: $150/per 5 machines/per year
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3-4 subscriptions
Desktop Architecture
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Desktop Applications
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GanntProject - Assist in developing and fulfilling business plans
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Know for simplicity
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Can open MS Project files
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Create and display, similar to MS Project
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Impressive reporting features
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Price: FREE and Supports MAC OS’s
Desktop Architecture
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Desktop Applications
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Share Point –
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Online SAS: $5 per month/per user (60 per year/per user)
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Easily managed
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Safeguard data – hosted in geographically distributed datacenters
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Interact/access SharePoint anywhere
Desktop Architecture
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Desktop Applications
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7-Zip – File archiver with a high compression
ratio
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Compresses files more efficiently than
competition
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30-70% better
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Uses AES 256 encryption
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Complete file manager
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FREE and MAC OS compatible
Mikogo – Screen sharing software
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Free up to 10 connections
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MAC OS compatible
Desktop Architecture
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Desktop Applications
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Skype
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VoIP service and instant messaging client
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Over a decade of providing customer satisfaction
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FREE and MAC OS compatible
GoToMeeting
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HD video conferencing
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Collaborate in real time
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Video conferencing, screen sharing and audio or
VoIP
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Group or one on one use
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Up to 25 attendees: $39.00 Per Month/Per
organization $56/month/organizer, 100 attendees
Desktop Architecture
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Desktop Applications
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Antivirus – Symantec Endpoint Protection
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Top level enterprise applicable antivirus
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Protects across physical and virtual systems
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Maximum performance and advanced protection
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15 Licenses $812.70 per year, 20 licenses $1083.60
Desktop Architecture
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Desktop Applications
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Admin account
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Wireshark - Network protocol analyzer
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Examine your network at a microscopic level
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In depth analysis of packets across a network
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FREE and MAC OS Compatible
MIB Browser - SNMP MIB Browser
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Complete tool for monitoring SNMP enabled
devices and servers
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Allows you to view, configure and parse SNMP
traps
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FREE and MAC OS Compatible
Website/Webmail
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Webhosting – HostGator
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Includes all needed options for web hosting
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Options for unlimited disk space, bandwidth and email for your websites
being hosted
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Free site building tools and templates
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24/7/365 technical support/money back guarantee
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Highly regarded
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A+ rating from the better business bureau
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Customers
Website/Webmail
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Webhosting – HostGator
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CPanel
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Easy-to-use control panel
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Secure – Linux based platform
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Manage servers and websites
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Manage webmail and website
front/back end
Pricing
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Business Linux Shared
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$179.40/$143.52 (20% discount)
per year
Website/Webmail
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Webhosting
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SSL Certificates - Creates an encrypted connection between your web
server and your visitors' web browser allowing for private information to
be transmitted
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Prevents eavesdropping, data tampering, or message forgery.
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Obtain from HostGator
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Free installation
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SSL by GeoTrust and RapidSSL
Pricing
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1 domain/hostname $39.95 per year
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5+ hostnames 1 domain $159 per year
Website/Webmail
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Outlook Exchange Server - Exchange Server is an email-based collaborative communications server for
businesses
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Link users together and serve as a gateway in and out
for email.
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After creating a domain name and an email address
with a corresponding URL an exchange server is
needed
Why an Exchange Server?
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Forward all HostGator hosting addresses to main email
and user accounts for Alexander communications
Website/Webmail
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Outlook Exchange Server
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Hosted by Rackspace
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No maintenance/upkeep
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Unmatched Network Uptime Guarantee and SLA.
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Fully managed data centers
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Anti-Spam and Anti-Virus scans
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SSL encryption for all email transmissions
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Designed to work with Outlook
Price
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$10 per mailbox/per month
Communication/Collaboration
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VoIP
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Two main options:
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Differentiated Services
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Integrated Services
Soft Phones - Cisco IP Communicator
Communication/Collaboration
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Teleconferencing
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Ultimate decision – GoToMeeting and Skype
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Multiple ideas (Facetime, Skype)
mentioned is desktop applications section
Pricing
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$56/month/organizer, 100 attendees
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$39/month/organizer, 25 attendees
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Skype - Free
Security
Physical
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Security guards on-site.
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I.D Badge access for employees.
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24/7 Monitoring
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Train employees about social engineering attacks.
Security
Network Security
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Cisco ASA 5550 module
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Anti-virus program on servers & workstations.
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User passwords will be changed every 90 days.
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Network equipment will be locked in a rack.
Security
Facility Security
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Security Camera’s
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ADT Alarm system
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Maintenance on-site
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Backup Generators
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Fire drills
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Disaster Recovery Plan
Disaster Recovery
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Virtualization Benefits
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Relocation if necessary at alternate site
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Backups, Backups and more Backups
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SpiderOak off-site data backup
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“Zero-Knowledge Privacy Promise”
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Deduplication
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LDAP/Active Directory
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Unlimited data storage per user
Reliability
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Goals
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99.999% Uptime
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Prevent having to resort to disaster recovery plan
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5.5 minutes of unscheduled downtime a year
Studies show that every $1 spent on hazard prevention could save up to $4 in
response and recovery costs
Total redundancy
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Equipment, ISP, Networking Links, Data, etc.
Reliability
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Network Room Environment
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Safe and Secure Room
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Power Protection (UPS)
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Networking Cabinet
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APC Power-Saving Back-UPS Pro 1500, 230V
Black Box Products Elite Data Cabinet 24U
Climate Controlled
Reliability
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Extra networking equipment on site for testing or in case of
hardware failure
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ScienceLogic EM7 to monitor the network
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Application and System usage monitoring
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Network performance management
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Events and alerts
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Real-time reporting on device performance and availability
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Asset and hardware inventory
Estimated Overall Expenses
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Network Equipment
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Cisco ASA 5550 (2) - $3000 = $6000
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Cisco 2811 Integrated Services Router (4) - $1600 = $6400
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Cisco 2960 switch (6) -$1700 = $10200
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Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series Switches (4) - $2600 = $10400
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EMC VNX5100 SAN Storage (1) - $8,846
Servers/ Storage/Virtualization
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HP ProLiant DL585 G7 (16 Cores/4 sockets) - $6,592.00 (2)
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VMware ESXi Enterprise $2,875.00 (2) Support $604.00 per/year
ISP/WAN
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ISP – Primary - $240 Backup - $150 (per month)
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MPLS - approx. $300-400 per/month
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AWS - Only need if Primary WAN goes down. (1 month approx. $432)
Estimated Overall Expenses
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Wireless
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Cisco Meraki MR34
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$1,300 for 5yr license
Desktop Architecture
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Work Stations
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iMac - $1,099 (16) - $17584
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AWS backups if needed $50/workstation/month = $800 total
Desktop Applications
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Office for Mac - $150/per 5 machines/per year
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SharePoint Online - $5 per month/per user (60 per year/per user)
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$80 per month
GoToMeeting
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4 subscriptions $600 per month
$39.00 Per Month/Per organization
Symantec Endpoint Protection
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20 licenses $1083.60
Estimated Overall Expenses
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Web Hosting/Web Mail
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HostGator
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SSL (HostGator)
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$10 per mailbox/per month (170.00 per month)
Communication/Collaboration
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VoIP – Cisco IP Communicator
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5+ hostnames 1 domain $159 per year
Rackspace Exchange Server
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$143.52 (20% discount) per year
$50 per licenses – (20) $1000
GoToMeeting – (Addressed in Applications)
Disaster Recovery/Reliability
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Power Protection (UPS)
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APC Power-Saving Backups Pro 1500, 230V - (8) $300 each - $2400
Networking Cabinet
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SpiderOak - $60 per user/year - $1200 per year
Black Box Products Elite Data Cabinet 24U (2) - $1500 each - $3000
Science Logic
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$ 12 per node/month -$216 per month/both sites
Estimated Overall Expenses
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Estimated Start-up Costs including first month
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Monthly Estimated Expenses
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Approx.. $75,100
Approx..$3,250
Total Estimated First Year Expenses
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Approx.. $110,900
References
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Cisco 2811 Integrated Services Router. Retrieved from http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/routers/2811-integrated-services-router-isr/index.html
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Cisco 2960 switch. Retrieved from http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/switches/catalyst-2960-series-switches/index.html
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Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series Switches. Retrieved from http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/switches/catalyst-3560-series-switches/index.html
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cPanel Web hosting. Retrieved from http://cpanel.net/
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Amazon Web Services. Retrieved from http://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/
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Office for MAC. Retrieved from https://support.office.com/en-US/Article/Install-Office-on-your-PC-or-Mac-with-Office-365-for-business-72977511-dfd1-4d8b-856f405cfb76839c?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US
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GanttProject. Retrieved from http://www.ganttproject.biz/download
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Share Point Online. Retrieved from http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/microsoft-sharepoint-online-collaboration-and-management-software-FX103789366.aspx
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Mikogo. Retrieved from http://mikogo.en.softonic.com/mac
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7-Zip. Retrieved from http://www.7-zip.org/
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GoToMeeting. Retrieved from http://www.gotomeeting.com/online/collaboration/
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GoToMetting Pricing. Retrieved from http://www.gotomeeting.com/online/collaboration/meeting/pricing
References
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Symantec Endpoint Protection. Retrieved from http://www.symantec.com/endpoint-protection
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SNMP MIB Browser. Retrieved from http://www.manageengine.com/products/mibbrowser-free-tool/
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WireShark. Retrieved from https://www.wireshark.org/about.htm
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HostGator. Retrieved from http://www.hostgator.com/
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HostGator Pricing. Retrieved from http://support.hostgator.com/articles/pre-sales-policies/payment-fees/hosting-price-chart#shared
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HostGator SSL. Retrieved from https://www.hostgator.com/ssl
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Outlook Exchange Server. Retrieved from http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook-help/what-is-an-exchange-server-e-mail-account-HA001095504.aspx
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Rackspace Exchange Server. Retrieved from http://www.rackspace.com/email-hosting/hosted-exchange/?cm_mmc=other_email-hex-_-PPC_NAM-_-exchangeserver_nb-_-exchange%20server&gclid=CJCWvbXn8cACFWho7AodllEANg
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Fast Blue MPLS. Retrieved from http://fastblue.com/products-services/data-services/mpls-wan/
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AWs VPC VPN. Retrieved from http://aws.amazon.com/vpc/
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VoIP Mechanic. Retrieved from http://www.voipmechanic.com/setting-qos-voip-linksys.htm
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Meraki Wireless. Retrieved from https://meraki.cisco.com/products/wireless/mr34
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EMC VNX5100 SAN Storage. Retrieved from https://store.emc.com/us/Product-Family/VNX-AND-VNXe-PRODUCTS/VNX5100/p/VNX-5100-STOR-001-1Q13-0021
References
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Promise Technology VTrak E830fS. Retrieved from http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/Promise-VTrak-E830fS-hard-drive-array/2462515.aspx
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SpiderOak. Retrieved from https://spideroak.com
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APC Power-Saving Backups Pro 1500, 230V. Retrieved from https://www.apc.com/products/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=BR1500G
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Black Box Products Elite Data Cabinet 24U. Retrieved from http://www.blackbox.com/Store/Detail.aspx/Elite-Data-Cabinet-48-H-24U-x-30-W-x-32-D/EC24U3032KIT
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Science Logic. Retrieved from http://www.sciencelogic.com/
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Cisco IP Communicator. Retrieved from http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collaboration-endpoints/ip-communicator/index.html
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Cisco ASA 5550. Retrieved from http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/security/asa-5550-adaptive-security-appliance/model.html
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VMware ESXi Enterprise. Retrieved from www.vmware.com/products/esxi-and-esx/overview
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iMac. Retrieved from https://www.apple.com/imac/
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