PROTOCOL CHOICES The company ABC will consist of several LANs, each of them will serve one part of the organization. Since the ABC Company is a worldwide company and has different location in various states and countries, it will require installing a WAN (Wide Area Network) to connect the different location with each other. All of these WAN connections will be set up as a VPN to have better, strong and secure communication within the business. The choice of VPN is because it is useful for multiples network connection. By using VPN it will be possible to share servers and other network resources among multiples offices across the world. Moreover, another advantage of using VPN is that all employees can work at the same time whether they are in or out of the office. Even those working at home are able to interact with each other and have the same work experience. The administrator will have full control over what the employee can do, for security purpose. (Advantages of using VPN Account). A proxy (technically an open proxy) server is a computer that acts as an intermediary between your computer and the internet. Any traffic routed through a proxy server will appear to come from its IP address, not your computers. Unlike VPN servers, proxy servers do not have to devote resources to encrypting all traffic that passes through them, and therefore can accept simultaneous connections from a great many more users (typically tens of thousands). We decided to not go with Proxy due
Alice is arguing in the favor of SSL. Some reasons she might argue that SSL is a common protocol and most web browsers have SSL capabilities already built in (Tony, 2003). Because of this, almost every computer in the world is already equipped with the necessary software to connect to an SSL VPN. Another pro of SSL is that they provide tunnels to specific applications rather than to the entire corporate LAN. Any users on the SSL VPN connections can only access the applications that they are configured to access rather than
There are many Internet tools that could benefit Dirt Bikes employees. Of the vast number of choices, I have decided on two that I feel the company should implement soon than later. The first Internet tool that I recommend for the company is a Virtual Private Network (VPN). “A VPN is a secure, encrypted, private network that has been configured within a public network to take advantage of larger networks, such as the internet” (Laudon & Laudon,2013 [Leave a space after the comma] ). VPN benefits are endless, but the most obvious is, the company would be able to e-mail one another with no risk of outsiders gaining access to sensitive information. This would be particularly helpful if the company develops new products and sensitive specs need to be e-mailed to a manufacturing employee halfway around the world. In addition to the added security VPN's provide the benefit of lowering communication costs by providing encrypted services at a lower rate than say a traditional non-Internet provider would offer.
VPN refers to the networking technology Virtual Private Network. A VPN allows users connected to this network the ability to access any website or computer data from any location in the world with dedicated and secure networking environment rather than being present in a public server. Majority of VPN users belong to business class industry and educational purposes. VPN networks are used in this manner because majority of VPN networks offer the features like encryption and anonymity which increases the privacy and security benefits while using the VPN network. VPN networks also allow the user ability to perform activities on the internet as if they were accessing
The WAN will link all of the site networks together which will in turn boost the network speed and the way employees communicate. The communication aspect of the new network will incorporate a VoIP system and will be managed at one central location. “The great thing about VoIP is that it taps additional value from the already existing infrastructure without additional costs” This will provide the highest quality of phone network will saving on the cost of out phone services.
Remote access must be strictly controlled. Remote access allows authorized users to access network resources as if they were at the physical location of the company network. These connections may be made over the phone lines by directly dialing into a remote access server on the network, or they may be made by virtual private networking (VPN).The VPN server will support Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) tunneling with Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) encryption. Dial-in remote access uses modems, servers running the Routing and Remote Access (RRAS) service, and the Point-to-Point (PPP) protocol to enable remote users to access the network.
For a small company, like the last company I worked for (121 computers, 14 servers) or DeignIT, client-server networking would be the best to implement. All the computers are set up like desk workstations and connected to the same network with hubs.
When designing a WAN, numerous factors must be considered. Organizations attempting to connect multiple factories or offices and remote personnel must take into account a number of variables that will impact overall costs and network functionality. When designing and implementing wide area networks (WANs) that integrate voice, video,
A proxy server that acts as an intermediary for requests from clients seeking data from other servers.
The 9-Iron Country Club is trying to implement a remote access program for their employees to access their work from home. The 9-Iron Country Club provides services for more than 1,200 members and employs around 75 staff. During the winter months, outdoor operations are ceased and preparation for the upcoming seasons begins. The addition of a remote access option will give the staff the ability to securely work from home and provide continued support. The 9-Iron Country Club has hired an information consultant to prepare the network and provide recommendations for the remote access solution. The purposed solution is using Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System Plus (TACACS+) to provide a secure remote connection for all employees. This report will review TACACS+ implementation, risk involved, and data classification.
The Newton Ad Agency will be using a Wide Area Network (WAN) network since its connectivity needs to span over a number of locations. The WAN connection should be able to provide the likeness of a Local Area Network (LAN) connection in regards to performance for the branch offices, support several applications, and have a high performance. The headquarters and two branch offices will use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection to the internet and require at least two routers, security gateways, and Ethernet switches at all three locations. All of these devices will be connected with full mesh WAN connections that tie to the Austin headquarters with the utilization of both Internet and private WAN connectivity. This type of connection will allow for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and video services to be supported and can accommodate both wired and wireless LAN infrastructures. The network will be implemented with the
The Administrator section handles the primary operational functions it gives the number of workers in particular areas, a description of the various computers used and their individual locations and 36 VOIP telephones. The Research and Developments section has a 1000baseF network and is MAC based there are 15 employees each with computers; this section includes three high-end color printers and a plotter. The 1000baseF network is connected to the corporate LAN through a switch. The next section is for servers. Riordan Manufacturing are using IBM servers that are configured as a WIN server, WIN Exchange server, and UNIX server. These servers host the corporate enterprise resource planning software; the second unit will be the WIN servers, all of these servers will be the IBM model #HS20 blade servers and the third server will be the central UNIX server is an IBM P series. The last section is the communications section which has two main parts the first is the data link to the Satellite base station through a switch and a VOIP router to connect the two facilities with data and voice. The satellite operates on 51.8mb Ks Band wave which is setup to handle an OC1 data rate with end-to-end encryption. The second part of communications is a router to provide a T3 connection through a firewall to the outside
Each VPN has its pros and cons. IPSec licenses usually come included with the purchase of a firewall, processing overhead is low which potentially allows thousands of simultaneous connections and the technology is mature and well understood. On the flip side, client software needs to be installed on each machine needing access to the network, which can cause IT support issues, especially during technology upgrades or refreshes. SSL VPN’s are installed directly from the browser on each device, which reduces the IT resources required for implementation. It’s also available for mobile devices, allowing for flexibility in work location and equipment. The downsides are that more complex setup is required on the firewall side and additional processing overhead is also required, which means that less connections are available. SSL VPN is also often sold as an add-on product for firewalls too, meaning an extra cost is involved. For mobile VPN’s, the biggest positive is the flexibility it offers employees in regards to location and connectivity. The biggest drawbacks however are the potential security holes when
Surrogate server, a server that acting like a proxy server or replica of the origin server. It use for serving client with the data distributed by the origin server.
There are 4 tabs and they provide the different information that you might require. They are Server, Status, Tunnel and Settings. The server tab will show which server you are using and at what connection speed. The status tab will tell which tunnel you are using and shows the proxy settings and you use this tab to turn the software off. Tunnel setting is where you can choose Proxy or Classic modes and it will let you choose which tunnel you would like to use. Settings allows to change the browser setting like deleting history when you log off and some
In order to succeed today, organizations that are competing in global markets are increasing rapidly. The increased use of technologies such as the Internet, intranets, and extranets will definitely revolutionize how businesses will operate and how they will use computers to compete. The Internet and related technologies and applications have changed the ways companies operate their businesses processes and activities. For example, companies can network their offices and share data to be more effective and efficient. However, excessive use of the Internet, intranets, and extranets also create intense