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E-Mail System Update. Tracy S. Holt Technology Coordinators Meeting March 15, 2005. The Current E-Mail System…. Originally Configured in 1999 Built for less than 100,000 messages per day Directory Services Dedicated to E-Mail Minimize Hardware Single Point of Failure
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E-Mail System Update Tracy S. Holt Technology Coordinators Meeting March 15, 2005
The Current E-Mail System… • Originally Configured in 1999 • Built for less than 100,000 messages per day • Directory Services Dedicated to E-Mail • Minimize Hardware Single Point of Failure • Did not account for spam and viruses • Based on the Netscape Software Suite • Disk Storage assumed 20MB quotas
Since 1999… • Software has been acquired by Sun and merged into their messaging platform • Increased Storage Requirements (F/S Quota 50MB) • Increased Directory Services (Vernier, Web Apps, Mail Frontier) • Spam and Viruses • Security (ssl, access control) • Downtime less acceptable
Incremental Upgrades • Added cpu and memory • Mail Frontier - Spam & Virus Solution • Added storage • Incremental Upgrades - iPlanet consortium • Retask existing hardware
Current Issues • Cannot add storage (95% of available storage) • Cannot add cpu or memory • Solaris Operating System is very old • Software Single Points of Failure • Backup Duration • Increased Directory Requirements (Luminis, MESA) • Security
Addressing The Issues • Partner with Sun Microsystems • Review existing architecture • Requirements Analysis • Multiple Architectures • Professional Services • Integration w/other applications
Requirements • Reduce Single Points of Failure • Increased Storage and expandability • Upgrade to most current software (JES) • Increase Directory Services (privacy) • Security • Backup Duration and Disaster Recovery • Performance • Outbound Scanning • Utilize Sun’s Expertise • Upgrade Solaris Operating System • Enhance Network Connectivity
The Plan • Purchase new hardware • Sun Servers • Storage Area Network (5tb - banner + email) • Test environment • Contract with Sun Pro Services • Review all requirements • Develop a plan that minimizes downtime
Current Status • Hardware purchased and installed • Sun Pro Services Onsite • New 1GB Firewall Protected Network • Test Environment Operational • Mail Frontier 4.0 Beta Participant • SAN Configured • Directory Cleanup and Review
Future Tasks • Configure Production Environment • Review options for data migration • Testing of Mail Frontier 4.0 • Sun PS onsite for data migration • Production Cutover • Shutdown of old servers • Enable new software features
New Software Features • SSL enabled for outbound mail • Server Side Rules • New Web Interface - Unified Messaging Client • Outbound mail scanned for Viruses • Increased Quotas for Faculty & Staff • Delegated Administration • Identity Management, Access Management • E-Mail Address Flexibility