Lkt2 - Task 3
MAB Law Firm
Network Consolidation
Executive Summary
There are inherent challenges in merging the law firms Myrtle & Associates (Site A) and
Belleview Law Group (Site B). This document will identify the current architecture, address the proposed changes and identify issues to be resolved. With the attached security plan and network diagrams, it is intended to provide an accurate before and after view.
Currently both site A and B operate closed networks. This means neither have a connection to the internet. While this provides fewer points of entry for malicious activity, it also complicates the process of consolidating the networks. Additional equipment will need to be purchased along with data circuits to link the two across town networks, and provide internet access. Both networks will be connected with a Pont to Point T1 data circuit, with a second T1 at site A providing a firewalled connection to the Internet for both sites.
Both networks currently run different host Operating Systems (OS). Site A is running
Windows 2008 Active Directory (AD) and Servers, while site B is running the outdated version
NOVEL Directory Services (NDS). Since AD support communications with NOVEL, the site B
NDS server will be replaced with a Windows 2008 Domain Controller (DC). For the moment the NOVEL File and Application servers will remain active at the site B. All user accounts will be migrated over to AD.
Wireless support is currently only available at the site A. An access point will be need deployed to the site B. This will allow portable client systems to access the network regardless of which site they are located.
With a few changes and upgrades the transition from two closed networks to one multi location internet accessible network is possible. The challenges involved are not difficult to overcome. LKT2 – Task 3
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MAB Law Firm
Network Consolidation
Security Plan
Physical Security
Site A: The interior 8’ x 10’ room has one
Network Consolidation
Executive Summary
There are inherent challenges in merging the law firms Myrtle & Associates (Site A) and
Belleview Law Group (Site B). This document will identify the current architecture, address the proposed changes and identify issues to be resolved. With the attached security plan and network diagrams, it is intended to provide an accurate before and after view.
Currently both site A and B operate closed networks. This means neither have a connection to the internet. While this provides fewer points of entry for malicious activity, it also complicates the process of consolidating the networks. Additional equipment will need to be purchased along with data circuits to link the two across town networks, and provide internet access. Both networks will be connected with a Pont to Point T1 data circuit, with a second T1 at site A providing a firewalled connection to the Internet for both sites.
Both networks currently run different host Operating Systems (OS). Site A is running
Windows 2008 Active Directory (AD) and Servers, while site B is running the outdated version
NOVEL Directory Services (NDS). Since AD support communications with NOVEL, the site B
NDS server will be replaced with a Windows 2008 Domain Controller (DC). For the moment the NOVEL File and Application servers will remain active at the site B. All user accounts will be migrated over to AD.
Wireless support is currently only available at the site A. An access point will be need deployed to the site B. This will allow portable client systems to access the network regardless of which site they are located.
With a few changes and upgrades the transition from two closed networks to one multi location internet accessible network is possible. The challenges involved are not difficult to overcome. LKT2 – Task 3
Page 1 of 4
MAB Law Firm
Network Consolidation
Security Plan
Physical Security
Site A: The interior 8’ x 10’ room has one