Case Study Part 3 Original Network Proposal and Justification (modified from Part 2): In order to have optimal

security, we recommend a client/server network architecture. We would place the server in the free space by the Guidance Office. We will place the Main Distribution Frame (MDF) in the free space in the library as well as the Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF). The Internet provider will connect to the MDF, and the MDF will connect to the IDF which will connect all the the computers and peripherals to the network server. We additionally, place a second server in the free space in the library. This server will back up the main server, and provide necessary redundancy to safe guard the Student Information System the school would like to set in place. In addition, an off-site back-up service such as Barracuda will be used to ensure that district files are safe in the event of fire, flood, or other disasters. We suggest a hybrid wired and wireless topology. For the wired topology we recommend an extended star topology for several reasons. The extended star will cut down on costs. It will also optimize the network speed. Extended star topologies are fairly easy to manage, and they allow for easy expandability in the future. In order to meet the need of the core area teachers, we are proposing adding three sets of computers on wheels (COW). Each COW will be on a cart which will contain 24 Dell laptops, a printer, wireless router, and all power accessories. The COW will be able to be moved from classroom to classroom; COW #1 will be shared between Math and Science and COW #2 will be shared between Social Studies and Language Arts. COW #3 will be placed in the library. The COWs will be used with subject specific software, Microsoft Office programs, and Web 2.0 tools. We also recommend laptop computers for the teachers. We will place wireless repeaters throughout the school, so the teachers always have a strong signal. There are 22 professional staff at Paterno Middle School, so we suggest 20 PC laptops and 2 MAC laptops for the art teachers. Below are our specific recommendations for each department: Guidance Department: We will place a computer and printer in the Guidance Departments secretarys office. The guidance counselor will have a laptop and a printer in his office where he can print confidential materials. Language Arts Department: We will place 4 computer workstations in the Language Arts classrooms (L223, L224, L225 and LL226). These classroom computers will be hooked up to a Switch in room LL225. These classrooms will share the printer in LL221. L221 will have 24 computer workstations and a printer. This lab will need a Switch with 48 ports.

Social Studies Department: We recommend placing 4 computer workstations in each social studies room (Rooms SS227-SS231). They will connect to a Switch that will be located in room SS230. These computers will share a printer in the library. Science Department: We recommend placing 4 computer workstations in S210, S211, and 8 computer workstations in S212, and S213. These classroom computers will be connected to a Switch in room S213. These computers will share the printer in the lab is S214. Room S214 will have 24 computer workstations and 1 printer. We recommend having a Switch with 48 ports in this lab, so the lab can be further expanded in the future. Math Department: We recommend placing 4 computer workstations in M205, M206, M207 and M208. These computers will share a printer in M209. These classroom computers will hook up to a Switch in room M205. In room M209 we recommend having 24 computer workstations with 1 printer that connect to a Switch with 48 ports. Library: We will place 2 desktop computes at the check out desk in the library. Students will be able to check out a laptop from the COW laptop cart. Art Department: We recommend 8 Macs in each art room. We also recommend the upgrade their inkjet printers to laser printers. We will utilize one Switch with bridge capabilities in the art department to connect the Macs to the PCs in the rest of the school. The Switch will cut down on the Mac chatter, which some of the teachers were complaining about. Main Office: We recommend a laptop computer for Principal Cameron and we recommend he have a printer in his office, so that he can print confidential materials. In the Middle School Main Office we will include a computer workstation for both secretaries and a printer to be shared by the secretaries and the principal. Nurses Office: The nurse will need 1 computer workstation and a printer. Planning Rooms: Both planning rooms will have 5 computers and a laser jet printer and an inkjet printer. The planning center near the art department will have 2 Macs and 3PCs, the Macs and PCs will be connected using a Switch with Bridge capabilities. The Macs in the art rooms will also connect to this Switch. Additions: The original budget didnt include the faceplates, work boxes and keystone jacks that would be needed for the wiring of the school. Surge protectors, firewall, UPS, and IDS were also added for security and safety purposes. A volume license for windows 7 and Microsoft office professional were added for usability of the machines. Printing supplies/maintenance and labor for the implementation were added to finalize and complete the parts list and budget.

Parts List and Budget (modified from part 2): Equipment Cat 5 Cable: 48-port switch (with bridge forwarding) Main Distribution Frame Intermediate Distribution Frame RJ45 Cat 5 Connectors Desktop PCs - HP 6000 SSF w/ monitor, keyboard, mouse, warranty, locking system, and speakers Macs Ink Jet Printers Laser Printers Computer on Wheels (Cow Carts) Computer on Wheels Cart Lap Top PCs Lap Top Macs Wireless Repeaters Servers
Surge Protectors Faceplates Work Box Keystone Jacks Volume license for

Quantity 28,000 ft 8 1 1 8 packs of 100 149

Price Each

Total Price $1314.60 $1,000.00 $2,319.00 $546.51 $11.14 $1297.00 $8,000.00 $2,319.00 $564.51 $89.12 $193,253

24 2 17 72 computers 3 22 2 5 2 30 34 34 21 packs of 10 1

$1,200.00 $90.00 $350.00 $470.00 $4,500.00 $800.00 $1200.00 $38.00 $2,000.00 $6.99 $5.95 $0.98 $29.90 $50,830

$28,800.00 $180.00 $5,950.00 $22,560.00 $13,500.00 $17,600.00 $2,400.00 $190.00 $4,000.00 $119.7 $202.30 $33.32 $627.90 $50,830

Windows 7 and Office Professional Printing Accessories (Paper, Toner, and Maintenance) UPSs for IDF and MDF Firewall IDS Labor

$20,000

1 1 1

$20,000 $3,000 $1,000 $40,000 Total:

$20,000 $3,000 $1,000 $40,000 $436,533.45

According to Ralph Osmolinski, Conemuagh Township School District Technology Specialist, the Conemaugh Township High School spends $525,000 per year on technology. He also says this includes no recurring monthly charges. The recurring yearly charges (licenses, maintenance, internet access, etc.) are all included in the $525,000. Since my proposal is less than this, I will not make any cuts to the original request. Assuming that I only receive 75% (as per the assignment) of what I request, that would leave me with about $327,400.08. The following is an adaptation of the original request to meet this budget. http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=fddocl1&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19

In order to cut the $109,133.37 while still satisfying the original case study, the first step that would be taken is the removal of the wireless devices. While these enhance the network, they are not requested by the school, and may be added later. Eliminating the COWs, the wireless repeaters, the laptops (mac and pc), will close the gap by $56,250. This means that there is still $52,883.37 left to cut. Another place where money could be saved is on the pc and site license for windows and word. While a site license is preferable because it makes implementation easier, it is possible to buy the PCs with windows and word included. Therefore, instead of buying the HPs that are outlined in the original budget, the request will be changed to the Dell PC that has specifications attached to with this file. The Dell comes with virus protection (which will be discussed later in the security section), windows professional, windows 7, speakers, monitor, keyboard, mouse, 2 years of service with a guaranteed buy back (which will save money in the future), and a DVD drive. This pc will be perfectly capable to handle school use, will cut costs on both the pcs themselves and the site licensing. Since the new pc doesnt include a locking kit, locking cables are added to the budget list. After making this change, the request will be for $$304,117.49 as detailed below. This is almost $23,000 under the allocated budget, which will provide for any items that were not included or need spontaneously.

Parts List and Budget After Cuts: Equipment Cat 5 Cable: 48-port switch (with bridge forwarding) Main Distribution Frame Intermediate Distribution Frame RJ45 Cat 5 Connectors
Dell PCs (see attached pdf)

Quantity 28,000 ft 8 1 1 8 packs of 100 149 24 2 17 2 30 34 34 21 packs of 10

Price Each

Total Price $1314.60 $1,000.00 $2,319.00 $546.51 $11.14 $1100.97 $1,200.00 $90.00 $350.00 $2,000.00 $6.99 $5.95 $0.98 $29.90 $8,000.00 $2,319.00 $564.51 $89.12 $164,040.06 $28,800.00 $180.00 $5,950.00 $4,000.00 $119.7 $202.30 $33.32 $627.90 $20,000

Macs Ink Jet Printers Laser Printers Servers

Surge Protectors Faceplates Work Box Keystone Jacks Printing Accessories (Paper, Toner, and Maintenance) UPSs for IDF and MDF Firewall IDS Labor Locking Kits

1 1 1

$20,000 $3,000 $1,000 $40,000

$20,000 $3,000 $1,000 $40,000 $3,872.51 $304,117.49

149

$25.99 Total:

The diagram on the next page has been updated to remove the wireless repeaters. Everything else from the original diagram is included.

Security: There are many issues to address regarding the security of this network. Eliminating the wireless component did eliminate some of these, but others remain. To protect the computers from theft, a locking system will be installed. This will deter students from stealing the machines, or at least give teachers enough time to notice a student attempting to steal them. The next concern is viruses and other malicious software. Each computer will come with anti-virus protection for two years. The security settings will be raised to their highest levels. Hopefully these two actions will limit the number of threats on each computer. Another concern is the possibility of students visiting sites that are not acceptable or outside users sneaking into the network to view confidential material. This will be combated with the firewall. A firewall was added to the budget and will be placed next to the MDF and IDF. This will monitor all traffic coming in and going out of the network. The final area of concern regards the confidentiality of the material on the network. As addressed in the IP section of this case study, this network will be broken up into VLANs. The students will have one, macs will have one, the printers will have one, the administration will have one, and the IT staff will have one. This will keep students from having the ability to access confidential files that the administration or IT staff may have. Keeping these networks separate is of upmost importance. By keeping the machines from disappearing, malicious software off of them, a gate between the outside and inside, and separate VLANs implemented in the network, the network security is definitely heightened.

IP Addressing: The IP addresses will be provided from the ISP as class C addresses. Unlike Conemaugh Township, which translates these to class B at the firewall level, these will remain class C since there is no need for more than 256 addresses. If the network expands substantially, there will have to be a translation to class B. Therefore, for this school, the addresses will be passed along as class C. The addresses will then be broken up into several VLANs. The printers will use the 192.168.10.xxx, the administration will get the addresses 192.168.5.xxx, the pc-using students will get the addresses 192.168.4.xxx, the mac-using students will use 192.168.3.xxx, and the IT staff will use 192.168.1.xxx. If the school would ever decide to go with the wireless options that were removed to meet the budget constraint, 192.168.2.xxx would be reserved for the wifi usage. Keeping these networks separate is a must. While it would be more secure to have hardwired the networks separate, a VLAN is easier to implement and modify. Since schools are always changing, it seems preferable to use a VLAN instead of a hardwire separation.