ABC Sporting GoodsNetwork Design Proposal

by:

Ed Allen

Justin Caldwell

Lou Maccarone

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.

Network Diagram

Sales AccountingInventory

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 betweenSales and Inv

Top Down ApproachBusiness 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.

Top Down ApproachApplication 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

Top Down ApproachData Layer - Sales

Sales data will consist of: Database exchanges Transaction processing TP indicator data Customer Information Network traffic Web traffic Email Department specific data

Top Down ApproachData Layer - Accounting

Accounting data will consist of:Database exchangesEmployee informationPayrollBusiness finance informationWeb trafficEmailDepartment specific data

Top Down ApproachData Layer - Inventory

Inventory data consists of:Inventory amountsSales dataEmailWeb traffic

Top Down ApproachNetwork Layer - Sales

Sales network consists of:Communication between the other

company branches is necessaryCommunication to the Internet Communication with the file server

and printerRemote access for mobile

salespersons

Top Down ApproachNetwork Layer - Accounting

Accounting network consists of:Communication between the other

company branches Communication to the Internet Communication with the file server

and printer

Top Down ApproachNetwork Layer - Inventory

Inventory network consists of:Communication between the other

company branches Communication to the InternetCommunication with the file server

and printer

Top Down ApproachTechnology Layer - Sales

Sales technology consists of:A robust Dell file serverVoIP technology for telephonyEthernet printingSpeakEasy T1 Internet accessEthernet LANRemote network access56k access to Inventory

Top Down ApproachTechnology Layer - Accounting

Accounting technology consists of:Ethernet LANA robust Dell file serverVoIP technology for telephonyEthernet printingSpeakEasy T1 Internet access

Top Down ApproachTechnology Layer - Inventory

Inventory technology consists of:A robust Dell file serverStandard PSTN accessTCP/IP printingSpeakEasy Business DSL Internet

accessEthernet LAN56k to Sales

Network Management – Fault Management

24/7 Network monitoring All network problems logged Problem Ticket system

Power Management

Powerware 2kVA UPS Protects equipment from power

surges, spikes, and other damaging power anomolies

Provides data reliability and securityProvides enough power to run the

servers for 15-30 minutesCan run the NBX 25 for 2-4 hours

Configuration Management

Only those who need to configure the network will be allowed to through secure login

Remote Configuration Network component description library

Performance Management

24/7 Network Performance Monitoring Shift all found bottlenecks Forecast possible improvements and

disasters

Security Management

Extensive use of Firewalls to block outside intrusions

Secure logins for employees and admins

Monitor network for security breaches Encryption

Accounting Management

Network Statistics Usage Quotas

Network Security - Assets

Customer Information

Employee Information

Sales Information

Accounting Information

Threats

Outside sources Floods Fires Hackers Employees

Vulnerabilities

Employee access Modem pool Internet Website

Risks

Biggest RisksEmployee InformationAccounting InformationCredit Card Information

Protective Measures

Encryption IPSec Firewall Authorization Virus Protection UNIX servers

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