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Let’s Get Set Up. By Michael Crawford. Situation at Hand. Basic Needs Budget of $25-50,000 Connection to an ISP to access internet Security Network security monitored by a firewall File security through monitored and consistent back up Off-site backup recommended Computers
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Let’s Get Set Up By Michael Crawford
Situation at Hand • Basic Needs • Budget of $25-50,000 • Connection to an ISP to access internet • Security • Network security monitored by a firewall • File security through monitored and consistent back up • Off-site backup recommended • Computers • 4 Laptops for management • 16 Desktop computers • Printers/Copiers • 4 Personal Printers for management • 2 fast black and white printers for common printing • 1 common color printer • 2 copiers for the common areas
Things to Consider • Computer Types • Operating System • Getting Wired • Internet Connections • Firewall Protection • Hardware Server • Printing Capabilities • Domain Name • Telecommunication VOIP option (voice over internet) • Recovery/Backup
Computer Types • Workstations • Average cost is $600 • Average Monitor cost $150 • Laptops • Average cost per a business laptop is $1000 • Use of Docking stations • Prices range from $100 - $350 • Flexibility to go on site with the customer
Operating Systems • Windows 2008 Server Business Edition • Windows 2008 Server Standard (web) • Windows 7 Pro
Getting Wired • Pros • Stability • Very little interference from other equipment • Highest Performance • Fast Speed • Standard Ethernet cable up to 100 Mbps • Faster Speed • Gigabit Ethernet cable up to 1000 Mbps • Cons • Higher set up cost • 1 roll (1000 ft will cost about $75) • Running of wires for each computer • Expanding your network • Replacing a faulty wire
Internet Capability • Business Class Internet Service Provider • Bandwidth Based on: • External Access Requirements • Client access to a hosted service • Monthly fee • $300-500
Firewall Protection • XXX Firewall • Only allow port 80 traffic • Create DMZ if hosting Web Server Applications
Hardware Server • Hosting Active directories, Print queues SQL database if required • Web Server If your hosting a customer based application / service • On/Off-site Network Maintenance • around the clock monitoring of vital network statistics • Web Based Support System
Printer Options • Networked Printer (Routed through Print server service) Double sided print, color, etc what every you need • Multi Function Printers (Print, Scan to file) • Personal Desktop printer for Executives
Domain Name • Define Domain • Setup Active Directories (user accounts) • Register Domain name if outside access required
Off-Site Recovery/Backup • Used in case of fire/emergency in the office. • Data accessed by the Internet • Account management, over-the-phone support • Central management for multiple data locations • Database and email backup • Backups can be done automatically • $250/month for 300-499GB($3000 a year)
Security • Administrators/Administrative Assistants • Add/Delete users • Set User permissions • Define Sharing Permissions • Sharing Files • All Users have ability to share non-critical files
Office Layout • 4 – laptops for Execs. • 16 – desktops • 2 Black only printers • In Common Area 1and 3 • 1 color printer • Located in Common Area 2 • 2 – Copiers • Located in Common 1&3 • Servers/Firewall/Switches • Located in the Storage Closet
Conclusion • Topics covered • Computer Types • Price Proposal • Types of Operating Systems • Wired Network • Internet Capabilities • Firewall Protection • Hardware Server • Printer Options • Domain Name • Off-Site Backup/Recovery • Security • Office Layout
Final Thoughts • Questions, Comments, Concerns???? • Please feel free to contact me • Email • mcrawf12@kent.edu • Phone • (555)-555-5555