Network Infrastructure Proposal

Per the request of (CUSTOMER) I have written the following proposal in order to clearly depict the benefits and steps required to install a computer networking infrastructure within the hospitals main building.
Summary of requirement Fifty new workstations have recently been delivered to the IT staff for new employees. The (CUSTOMER) staff continues to grow at a phenomenal rate, and now needs a common storage area for sensitive patient information, and administrative data. Instant access to critical or time sensitive information is vital to operations. Searching through various local directories, on fifty plus different machines to locate one file is no longer acceptable. Security, data integrity, and administrative control all must be considered with any solution that is implemented.
Project Analysis The scope of this project will be: To install infrastructure, plenum grade Multimode fiber optic cabling (MMF), plenum grade Category six copper cabling (Cat6), and wireless access points (WAP) throughout the main building in order to build a Windows Active Directory domain. We will then network all consumable resources, storage shares, and printers together, then control access with role-based access permissions. User groups will consist of Admin (IT), HR, Staff, and Medical according to (CUSTOMER)'s internal employee divisions, users will be dropped into appropriate group(s).
Proposed Solution Aside from purchasing cabling and termination jacks, we will need to acquire an additional server to configure as a domain controller, IP/Ethernet switches, and wireless access points. The IT staff will then build an IP network, design a Windows domain, and finally integrate all PCs and our newly implemented Windows file server onto an Active Directory domain. The hardware network will consist of MMF riser cabling between any networking device (ie. Switch to router, WAP to switch), as well as twelve pairs of fibers ran between the (to be designated) upstairs and downstairs communications closets. This will facilitate current needs with some room for future growth. The IT staff intends on flood wiring the entire facility wherever possible. A user access port should be placed approximately every eight feet, and will house four RJ-45 faceplate jacks. Each drop location will be number with the designated labeling schema: 123-5-4 – Where '123' represents the room number. '5' is the drop number in the room which will start with the first location left of the door into the room and numbering will continue clockwise around the room until back at the right side of the entrance door. '4' is the port number on the faceplate and will be 1-4, number will start top-left and also run clockwise to bottom-left. All patch panels and wall ports will be labeled with this standard, and match at either end.
Category six cabling will facilitate either voice or data traffic. Once all cabling is install, IT will work on installing WAPs throughout the building. Ceiling mounted 802.11n capable omni-directional radios will be installed in a manner that will provide 20% channel (cell) coverage overlap, as mentioned in Cisco's best practices (Cisco, n.d.). Wireless access points will be connected back to the closest communications closet via MMF. One Ethernet switch will be installed on each floor. A router will need to be purchased if, and when, the hospital decides to connect the network into the internet. Wired network interface cards (NICs) that are 100Mbps full duplex capable will be installed in every PC that did not come from the manufacturer with a motherboard integrated NIC. Wireless NICs will be provided on a case-by-case basis to users who use notebook PCs or cannot locate a wall jack. Once the network is up and operational, System Admins will create top level networked file storage directories (shared folders) that will be name according to the division (Public, Admin, HR, ect.) that is allowed access to that folder, and sub-directories within the shared folders will be built according to user suggestions. Each user will have access to the folders associated under their division. Exceptions to this rule will be worked by administrators on a case-by-case basis. The IT department suggests that (CUSTOMER) considers installing an instant messaging or email capability, or possibly both. This will increase communication and collaboration capabilities. In defense of this solution, a network infrastructure will allow users to better utilize hardware resources. Storage and our four printers can be shared by all. A common storage area, accessible to all employees will increase security and data integrity, as well as increase productivity through time savings, and instant collaboration. Wireless connectivity will also allow for mobility within the building.
Conclusion
The requirement was presented to the IT team to install a network in order to create an administrative domain for all PCs, servers, and printers, allowing (CUSTOMER) users to better utilize consumable resources. The proposed solution will secure PC configuration and user data, and facilitate administrative oversight twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week (24x7). User access control will be implemented to ensure sensitive data is accessed on a 'need to know basis' via user groups reflective of personnel divisions. Networking our PCs will enhance productivity through increased data accessibility and increased collaboration and mobility. The long term pros of this solution far outweigh the start-up costs. References

Cisco (n.d.) Wi-Fi Location-Based Services 4.1 Design Guide. Retrieved June 2, 2013 from, http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/solutions/Enterprise/Mobility/wifich5.html