Designing Security for Fabrikam
DESIGNING SECURITY FOR FABRIKAM, INC.
This case study is a practical application of all of the knowledge you have acquired from your courses in the networking curriculum over the past two years. It will allow you to demonstrate both your knowledge and experience in networking both academically and hands-on. It will also allow you to draw on what you have learned as you worked your way through the online Microsoft IT Academy Security course. It is intended to be used as first a mid-term examination and then will also be continued as your end of class project and final exam. It presents a thorough review of concepts and applications presented in courses you have taken while at JSRCC. To complete this case study, read the scenario below and perform the tasks that follow. You will perform many of these tasks in teams of two but your final reports will be written individually. In addition to your analysis you are required to submit a formal written proposal that makes specific recommendations. You will be provided additional instructions regarding the format of your project report and other requirements.
Scenario
Fabrikam, Inc. is a midsized company that specializes in the manufacture of industrial fabric and insulating products. Fabrikam is planning an upgrade from its current Microsoft Window 2003 Server and Exchange Server 2003 environment to Windows Server 2008 R2 and Exchange Server 2007. One of the goals of the project to is to improve security over the current standards at Fabrikam. You have been hired as a consultant to work with the upgrade team to help ensure an upgraded Windows Server 2008 R-2 network infrastructure that is both secure and functional. Specifically, you have been asked to create a proposal containing specific recommendations for moving forward with a planned upgrade to Windows Server 2008 R2 and to restructure the network environment to provide enhanced security. You have already collected and compiled information about the company and
This case study is a practical application of all of the knowledge you have acquired from your courses in the networking curriculum over the past two years. It will allow you to demonstrate both your knowledge and experience in networking both academically and hands-on. It will also allow you to draw on what you have learned as you worked your way through the online Microsoft IT Academy Security course. It is intended to be used as first a mid-term examination and then will also be continued as your end of class project and final exam. It presents a thorough review of concepts and applications presented in courses you have taken while at JSRCC. To complete this case study, read the scenario below and perform the tasks that follow. You will perform many of these tasks in teams of two but your final reports will be written individually. In addition to your analysis you are required to submit a formal written proposal that makes specific recommendations. You will be provided additional instructions regarding the format of your project report and other requirements.
Scenario
Fabrikam, Inc. is a midsized company that specializes in the manufacture of industrial fabric and insulating products. Fabrikam is planning an upgrade from its current Microsoft Window 2003 Server and Exchange Server 2003 environment to Windows Server 2008 R2 and Exchange Server 2007. One of the goals of the project to is to improve security over the current standards at Fabrikam. You have been hired as a consultant to work with the upgrade team to help ensure an upgraded Windows Server 2008 R-2 network infrastructure that is both secure and functional. Specifically, you have been asked to create a proposal containing specific recommendations for moving forward with a planned upgrade to Windows Server 2008 R2 and to restructure the network environment to provide enhanced security. You have already collected and compiled information about the company and