...Kudler Fine Foods Network Architecture Naveen Lanka NTC 362 July 28, 2015 Matt Henwood Kudler Fine Foods Network Architecture Kudler Fine Foods (KFF) currently operates in three locations in California, but it needs a proper network architecture to establish a wide area network (WAN) to integrate all three locations. KFF currently uses a fast Ethernet that transfer information at a maximum speed of 100Mbps, which connects all the devices, and point of sale (POS) terminals (Apollo Group, Inc. ©2013). The Ethernet local area network (LAN) need to upgrade to 1 Gbps from 100Mbps to accommodate future needs of KFF in case if they want to expand or to provide sufficient bandwidth. KFF needs to utilize wireless local area network (WLAN) to minimize the cost of wiring to connect all the devices using the wireless access point to integrate all the devices within the location. The process of redesigning a network involves a lot of planning to analyze the communications standards need to implement, the appropriate topology and protocols involved in the network. Building a network needs specific hardware, software to connect the networks, control traffic flow and minimizing network latency, and other types of network-related issues. Communication Protocols The communication protocols play an important role in designing the network because KFF uses various devices to accomplish the daily activities needed to run the store efficiently. KFF use devices like blade...
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...Network Design Project Cecil Ruis NTC/362 August 6, 2013 Ron Inmon Kudler Fine Foods (KFF) is a small specialized company that deals in fine foods, wines and other related items for the discerning customer. Presently the company uses a dedicated T3 line to connect their La Jolla, Del Mar and Encinitas stores together with La Jolla being the site for the central server. The company incorporates a Bus Topology for a three locations. Bus networks use a common backbone to connect all devices. This is done with a single cable (backbone) that functions as a common communication link that all devices either tap into or attach to individually. Below is an example of a Bus Topology. Ethernet bus topology is considered the easiest to install and maintain because of its simplicity. Kudler uses a 100Base ThickNet cable for its backbone. The Bus Topology is very effective when connecting fewer than 15 components at a time. This is an ideal set-up for the company because all three locations have less than 15 connections per site. Each location has the same configurations which consist of six computers, one Point of Sales (POS) server, POS terminals, blade server (for all communications, e-mail, storage and Web), one printer, six Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) phones and an APC Smart Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS). The biggest downside to this system is that if anything happens to the backbone cable the entire system goes down. The plan for Kudler is to incorporate a...
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...Kudler Fine Foods Integrated Network Design Project Network’s fundamental characteristics and network components The company I chose to do my paper on is Kudler Fine Foods they have three different locations the home office is La Jolla, a Del Mar store, and the Encinitas store on their network that are interconnected on a WAN through a T3 line. The La Jolla stores network is built around a 100baseT environment the main server is an IBM blade server system C3000 that uses UNIX, and backed up with a10TB NAS, and 5KVA APD UPS that provides power backup. This server runs the corporate SAP ERP SW, the network services, e-mail, storage control, printer/file services, and the Internet. The retail store uses NCR Real POS 82XRT POS terminals and systems. At this time they have 19 Dell Vostro computers that share 3 HP networked printers these components are used by corporate management and other admin personnel. The communication that comes in or out of the La Jolla store runs through 2 cisco routers, and firewalls they help to provide an inter-store dedicated network and a separate 25Mbps link to the Ethernet. This location also has 19 VOIP phones. Del Mar and Encinitas Store Networks both are basically the same as the La Jolla store the only differences are they both have 6 Dell Vostro computers with 1 HP laser jet multifunction networked printer...
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...characteristics and components. KFF is comprised of three geographic locations in San Diego County, California. Their home office is located in La Jolla. The two other locations are in Del Mar and Encinitas. They have an OC 1 SONET using a T3 dedicated line connecting all three stores. This requires a fiber optic physical connection between stores since a T3 is equivalent to 28 T1 lines. This dedicated network is leased from the ISP and is guaranteed a continuous uninterrupted connection. This type of connection allows for a total of about 44736 Kbps and has 672 channels. KFF is using a 25Mbps connection to the internet. All three KFF locations are using a linear bus topology using 100base T Ethernet, which means that Ethernet is used and allows for data transfer rates of up to 100Mbps. The file server, workstations and all equipment previously mentioned are connected to a linear cable. This type of LAN network has disadvantages that outweigh the advantages. One major disadvantage is that the entire network is disabled if there is a break in the main cable, and locating the break can prove to be difficult. Another disadvantage is that the more devices are added, the less efficient it becomes. This outdated design broadcasts data which uses up important bandwidth that can be used for better purposes. The conversion from this topology to a WLAN will benefit KFF on several levels. The addition of wireless technology is a cost-friendly alternative for KFF. It will be less vulnerable...
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...KFF Network Design NTC/362 – Fundamentals of Networking Tom Krawczyk September 12, 2015 Primer Information technology is an essential part of many businesses today, and this is evident in the ways many companies are increasingly relying on their computers to optimize their businesses. It is also not uncommon for businesses of distinct sizes to utilize multiple computers in their offices, with these computers interconnected through networks to allow information sharing between computers. Computer networking is even more required in businesses with multiple offices, and these locations could sometimes cut across different geographical boundaries. Kudler Fine Foods (KFF) epitomizes such business concerns that optimize its with computer networking. The company, located in San Diego, was founded in June 18, 1998, and it is a local specialty food store with three locations within the USA. However, the organization has evolved since its formation and seems to have outgrown its present network infrastructure. As such, to successfully compete in ever challenging business climate, KFF requires enterprise upgrade, and the goals of proposed network are modern technologies for data collection, information protection, and enterprise communication coupled with optimal data speeds and network access. This upgrade will not only enable transform KFF into a 21st century organization, but it will also enhance its productivity and giving it...
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...procedures protocols are often defined by standards bodies. A protocol must be flawlessly designed in order to ensure efficient communication. Protocols are also described as hardware or software components that carry out the OSI model guidelines for transferring information on a network. Kudler Fine Foods intends to use Internet Protocol (IP) over a wide area network to perform all day to day duties. Identify the protocols in your design and provide rationale for your decision The basic infrastructure that shall be used with KFF includes an internet base with cloud sharing. With a great majority of the world using the internet as a way of communication it would be in KFF’s best interest to capitalize on it. The business to consumer and business to business sectors are booming with the use of smartphones, laptops, and tablets leading this digital push. It is imperative for KFF to effectively compete. By offering online shopping, KFF will expand their market beyond the Encinitas locale. The ability to reach every corner of the world means a more profitable fiscal return for KFF and its investors. “In the strictest sense, the Internet is an internetwork composed of a worldwide collection of networks, routers, gateways, servers and clients lined by a common set of telecommunication protocols – the IP family.” (Telecommunication Essentials, 251)...
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...Kudler Fine Foods Integrated Network Design Project Network’s fundamental characteristics and network components The company I chose to do my paper on is Kudler Fine Foods they have three different locations the home office is La Jolla, a Del Mar store, and the Encinitas store on their network that are interconnected on a WAN through a T3 line. The La Jolla stores network is built around a 100baseT environment the main server is an IBM blade server system C3000 that uses UNIX, and backed up with a10TB NAS, and 5KVA APD UPS that provides power backup. This server runs the corporate SAP ERP SW, the network services, e-mail, storage control, printer/file services, and the Internet. The retail store uses NCR Real POS 82XRT POS terminals and systems. At this time they have 19 Dell Vostro computers that share 3 HP networked printers these components are used by corporate management and other admin personnel. The communication that comes in or out of the La Jolla store runs through 2 cisco routers, and firewalls they help to provide an inter-store dedicated network and a separate 25Mbps link to the Ethernet. This location also has 19 VOIP phones. Del Mar and Encinitas Store Networks both are basically the same as the La Jolla store the only differences are they both have 6 Dell Vostro computers with 1 HP laser jet multifunction networked printer...
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...Kudler Fine Foods currently has three sites connected via a T3 dedicated line connecting all three stores as seen in this diagram on Kudler’s Intranet Our goal in this project is to. * Design a WAN to tie all three KFF locations together. Make the internal network configuration in each store a WLAN, and add VOIP to the multi-store network. * Define which store will house the central servers. * Design the network to be expandable beyond the existing stores. The current specifics of the setup is as follows. La Jolla Store : 100baseT environment, IBM Blade System C3000 running UNIX, Corporate SAP ERP SW, 10 TB NAS Backup, 5KVA APD UPS for power backup, Retail Operations entail NCR RealPOS 82XRT POS Terminals, Management 19 Dell Vostro Computers and 3 HP networked Printers. 2 Cisco routers and firewalls, Inter-store Network, 25 mb Ethernet. 19 VOIP Phones Del Mar/Encinitas Store : 100baseT environment, IBM Blade System C3000 running UNIX, 10 TB NAS Backup, 5KVA APD UPS for power backup, Retail Operations entail NCR RealPOS 82XRT POS Terminals, Management 6 Dell Vostro Computers and 1 HP Laserjet Printers. 2 Cisco routers and firewalls, Inter-store Network, 25 mb Ethernet. 6 VOIP phones per store. La Jolla Diagram : Del Mar, Encinitas Stores (same set up) I find no current issues with the hardware, although I do believe software can be a small issue. The corporate SAP ERP SW software, should be available to the management at the other three stores...
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...in researching 1) Developing a search strategy showed me how to organize my material and stay on topic. It also introduce me to key concepts which I have been using in my classes when studying and taking notes. Ironically I found using this method at work as well. Recently I found a solution to an ongoing network problem and my manager approached me asking me to fully research the resolution draft an email and send it out to the entire team.By using the search strategy I was able to gather the correct information that was needed to draft the email and send it to my team. 2)The Boolean operator AND OR NOT stuck in my head the most. I learned that this method is the main component to an effective statement and to broaden or narrow your search. When I use to search google without using the Boolean operator I always wondered why the search engine always gave me along list of searchs that didnt really relate to what I was looking up. By using this method I was able to get the exact results that I wanted and as I mention above this method was also used when I did my initial search statement for the email I sent to my colleagues on how to properly resolve the network issue. 3)Lastly the most important component of a research project is to cite the resources appropiately. In this course i was introduce to several styles of citing. There are different citing styles for different documentation styles. I had to go back and really study this method thoroughly as suggested by...
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...How would one counter an active attack? b) Give examples of two possible scenarios when one cannot be absolutely certain that an adversary is launching a modification-of-message attack or denial-of-service attack, even when the proper security protections are in place. Explain your answer. c) How could traffic analysis jeopardize security? Give an example to illustrate your answer. Question 2 (a) Is it likely to achieve perfect security for a network (i.e. to have a network that will never fail in terms of security) in the real business world? Give three possible reasons to substantiate your answer. (b) The computing speed is much faster these days compared to that some years back. On the other hand, old algorithms and systems are still in use. Give three reasons to explain this situation. Question 3 a) (i) Explain Security Services and Security Mechanisms. (ii) Suppose the main threat of a network is replay attack. Does the use of confidentiality services protect the network against such attack? Explain your answer. (iii) Is it always the case that only one mechanism can be used to achieve the provision of a particular service? Give an example to illustrate and explain the answer. (b) Explain how the following services ensure security of the systems or of data transfers and give possible example or scenario for each: i) Message authentication ii) Non- repudiation iii) Confidentiality ...
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...Case Study 1: Harriet’s Fruit and Chocolate Company Daniel Michovich Dr. Otto CIS532: Network Architecture and Analysis January 26, 2013 Mission Statement: Striving to be number one fruit and chocolate industry area wide. Introduction “Harriet’s Fruit and Chocolate Company was established in 1935 in the Pacific Northwest of the United States to ship gift baskets of locally grown peaches and pears to customers in the United States (Oppenheimer, 2011)” In regards to the physical infrastructure of Harriet’s Fruit and Chocolate Company, my investigation will reveal many important aspects to aid in the planning of the network design. First, I will determine the number of buildings to be used, as well as the distance between them and what equipment they will contain such as wiring closets or computer rooms and the current network devices. Determining the distance will help in the cabling design and wiring as well as the selection of technologies and devices to meet the design goals. My investigation will further reveal any architectural or environmental constraints, such as tall trees within the path that power lines may travel, that will assist in decisions such as whether wireless technologies are feasible as well as if there are any impediments to communications or installation, to include all hazards. Infrastructure architecture consists of the hardware, software, and telecommunications equipment that, when...
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...| | |The most damaging of the denial of service attacks can be a _______________ attacks, where an attacker uses zombie software distributed | |over several machines | | | | | |[pic] | |Bot | | | | | |[pic] | |Distributed denial of service ...
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...customer an opportunity to decide if they want the products or not. iPremier Company iPremier is one of the top retail business that sell the luxury items, profiting $2.1 million on sales $32millions in 2006. Since then sale has grown over 20% annually. There was a decrease, but everything works itself out. Upper management describes working at iPremier as intense. .Qdata is the company that host iPremier computer equipment and provided connectivity to the internet (Austin and Murray, 2007). Although Qdata offers monitoring of website for customer and network operation, they had not invested in advanced technology and was not able to keep staff. During 75-minute attack how well did they iPremier perform. What would you have done differently if you was Bob Turley Bob Turley is new Chief Information Officer and is currently in New York on business. AT 4.31 am he received a call, from the network been hack and wired email received with just the word “Ha”. The site was a DoS attack coming from about 30 locations, the purpose of the attack was an attempt to make the computer unavailable. iPremier was not ready for such an attached and didn’t have anything in order which would help them with such an attacked. The situation was poorly handled, and Bob did not contact anyone higher up to let them know what was going on. He didn’t know who to contact, whether to call police or FBI or who to contact at...
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... | |*Document Date: |[2013-05-20] | | T&A Handbook [pic] Update Notes |Date |Version |Description |Author | |2013-05-20 |V1 |T&A Handbook |Elham Kalantari | Contents 1 Introduction 3 2 T&A Interfaces 3 2-1 Source Availability 3 2-2 Dashboards 4 2-2-1 General Information 4 2-2-2 Over Time Mode 5 2-2-3 Over Network Elements Mode 9 2-2-4 Dashboards Contextual Menu 9 3 Examples 10 Introduction This document will guide you through the Trending&Aggregation (T&A) user interfaces. Some examples are available at the end. T& A Interfaces 2-1 Source Availability [pic] : This icon allows the visualization of source file availability. By clicking on it, below window appears. [pic] :...
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...afford to spend and if anyone is technical in the company or are they going to need some outside help to keep up maintenance after the system is in place. (this can add to the cost of the system) My next step would be to start asking some questions about the law firm. I would like to know what the law firm is in charge of doing. Criminal, civil, family or so on; I think this would give me a better understanding of some of the information I may be working with along the way. As a law firm I am sure they spend a lot of time in the courtrooms and in their home offices so other questions I would ask is if they have cell phones and laptops that will need to access information on the network; this will help in a couple of areas, firstly in deciding if we should consider cloud computing or a private network and secondly, how to set up files access and permissions by departments and depending on size of company, maybe servers. Being a law firm a big consideration would have to be security of the information they access and ways of accessing this information. I would like to talk with the employees also, just to get an idea...
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