Riordan Manufacturing Upgrade Case Study
Riordan Manufacturing Upgrade
Alexander Thomas
IT205
October 2014
Debbi Mc Cloud
Riordan Manufacturing Upgrade
In San Jose, CA, the company is in the process of upgrading all the computers. Windows NT 4.0 is the network operating system. IT has decided to upgrade the network operating system, and your team is tasked with evaluating both Windows 2000 and 2003 as the potential replacement to the current system. You are to compare and contrast the two systems and submit a proposal to the CIO along with making a recommendation as to which system or combination of systems the company should use. Also, you are to explain for management why Windows XP Professional will reside on the user machines. This is the task Riordan Manufacturing has asked our team to complete. In my opinion this request is very out dated. I …show more content…
believe that these systems are no longer in use.
What I propose is for us to upgrade Riordan’s server to Windows Server 2012 or 2012 R2 and put Windows 8 or higher on the user machines. Windows 2003 is an 11 year old server and Windows 2000 is even older. As for Windows XP, after 12 years Microsoft has ended support for the operating system on April of 2014. No more updates and no more tech support for the 2003 server as well. Riordan will no doubt have to upgrade its entire system. All computer peripherals will need a massive upgrade in order for the new technology of windows to work. With that in mind a budget has to be created to purchase new hardware and software. In this proposal we will show Riordan what hardware is needed and the cost, and why this system would be better for the company. First we will look at Window Server 2012 and 2012 R2. We will see a complete overview of the OS and the benefits of the OS. We will also show how cost efficient it will be to upgrade to this system. Second we will discuss the Windows 8 family and which one is best for Riordan Manufacturing. We will also show a connection on how to fix other issues simply because of the upgrade to Windows Server 2012 or 2012 R2 and Windows 8.
What is Windows Server 2012?
Windows Server 2012 also known as Windows Server 8 is the sixth release of Windows Server. It is the server version of Windows 8 and succeeds Windows Server 2008 R2 and it comes in four editions. They are Datacenter, Standard, Essentials, and Foundation. Let’s look at each one.
Edition
Intent
Major feature
Licensing
Clients
List price
Datacenter
Highly virtualized environments
Unlimited virtual instance rights
Processor x 2
Per CAL
$4,809 per 2 procs
Standard
Little virtualization, low density
Two virtual instances
Processor x 2
Per CAL
$882 per 2 procs
Essentials
Small business
Simple administration, no virtualization rights
Per Server
25 accounts
$425
Foundation
Entry level, economy server
General purpose server, no virtualization rights
Per Server
15 accounts
OEM only
Of course if Riordan Manufacture wants a highly virtualized environment, then it would be a better fit to purchase Windows Server 2012 Datacenter edition. If there is no virtualized environment then the Standard edition of the server would be best. Now if Riordan choose to use the Datacenter. I strongly suggest investing in the Windows Server 2012 R2. This is to deploy the cloud usage. This will optimize your business for the cloud. The company can use cloud technology for easy access of information. Please refer to http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/products/windows-server-2012-r2/ for more information.
The company will have to place well-respected security software that will protect the company’s information and how raw data is received. I have taken it upon myself to inquire some information on a security software call ESET Endpoint Security. You can look at their web site, http://www.eset.com/us/business/products/security/, for further information. With this software your company well have these key benefits,
Advanced Remote Management
The ESET Remote Administrator console easily synchronizes with your existing Active Directory Structure, and provides a policy manager, notification manager and remote installation features to save time for your IT staff.
It delivers instant alerts when intervention is needed. It also allows assignment of different privileges to different users through role-based administration. Reporting via web-based dashboard enables monitoring network security anywhere, anytime.
Proactive Malware Detection protects your mission-critical infrastructure during the critical period following a malware outbreak. Advanced heuristics technology protects your endpoints and prevents malicious code from penetrating your network.
High Performance Scanning features high scanning speeds and a small system footprint to preserve your computer’s performance, keep company computers running smoothly and extend the lifetime and usability of your hardware.
Device Control ensures that all files stored on DVDs, CDs and USB thumb and external drives don’t pose a threat, especially those launched automatically. Blocks unauthorized media and devices according to your custom
rules/parameters.
Web Control limits website access by category and user group so you can ensure enforcement of company policies intended to maximize security compliance and worker productivity.
Smart Firewall prevents unauthorized access to company network. Easy setup, powerful customization rules and intelligent learning mode to automatically create firewall rules based on observed network traffic. Pair customized firewall profiles with trusted network zones.
Enhanced Email Filtering effectively screens your end-user inboxes for spam, phishing attacks and unsolicited e-mail messages. White/black lists and self-learning can be set up separately for each client or group. Native support for Microsoft Outlook enhances protection (POP3, IMAP, MAPI, HTTP) from online threats without additional work from you.
Encrypted Communication Scanning is advanced detection of stealthy malware by thoroughly scanning the contents of secure HTTPS and POP3S protocols, and compressed files. Free Technical Support ("Eset Endpoint Security", 2008 - 2014).
When discussing the importance of sharing information, it is helpful to look at how data is turned into information and how that information flows from being entered at the facility level to the higher levels of management. I have created a flowchart that shows how data can effectively flow from the service delivery level to the higher levels responsible for the supervision of programs. Also with you use of cloud technology your companies executives can view and edit reports with the use of mobile devices.
Please look at the insert as reference. All the data is collected at the facility level for a specific program area. Then the data is processed into useful information and passed on to where it has to be analyzed for even higher levels of management for aggregation and use in reporting and, it is also sent to the cloud to help with decision making, or can be access from other department that are at different locations. Then it can be used or sent back to the specific program area with feedback. Feedback is an essential part of the information flow process. Reports produced by the higher levels should be shared with facility level and organizations to ensure that they are familiar with how other service providers are performing. In addition, the higher level can provide guidance and advice to facilities on an individual level based on the data they receive.
Riordan Manufacturing’s drive to upgrade their network operating system is long overdue. Riordan network is completely out dated. Windows NT 4.0, 2000 and the 2003 servers are no longer useful in what they are trying to do. They also want to keep Windows XP Professional on their user machines, which is outdated as well. Because of today’s technology Riordan network operating system would not be able to handle the work load. New software and hardware has caused them to get rid of the old system, and invest in a new system.
If Riordan was to look into the use of cloud computing the company’s old system would not work in conjunction with the cloud, so again a massive systems upgrade is in serious need. The solution the team came up with to upgrade Riordan’s server to Windows Server 2012 or 2012 R2 and put Windows 8 or higher on the user machines. Windows 2003 is an 11 year old server and Windows 2000 is even older. As for Windows XP, after 12 years Microsoft has ended support for the operating system on April of 2014. No more updates and no more tech support for the 2003 server as well. Riordan will no doubt have to upgrade its entire system. All computer peripherals will need a massive upgrade in order for the new technology of windows to work. With that in mind a budget has to be created to purchase new hardware and software.
For Riordan Window 2012 R2 would be the best system to use, especially with the usage of the cloud. The datacenter is a good windows edition, because it’s highly virtualized software, you can create server virtualization. A technology that uses software-based partitions to create multiple virtual servers (called virtual machines) on a single physical server.
The drive the keep files safe and will protected calls for reliable anti-virus software that top of the line. The company will have to place well-respected security software that will protect the company’s information and how raw data is received. I have taken it upon myself to inquire some information on a security software call ESET Endpoint Security
REFERENCES
ESET Endpoint Security. (2008 - 2014). Retrieved from http://www.eset.com/us/business/products/security/techspecs/
Alexander Thomas
IT205
October 2014
Debbi Mc Cloud
Riordan Manufacturing Upgrade
In San Jose, CA, the company is in the process of upgrading all the computers. Windows NT 4.0 is the network operating system. IT has decided to upgrade the network operating system, and your team is tasked with evaluating both Windows 2000 and 2003 as the potential replacement to the current system. You are to compare and contrast the two systems and submit a proposal to the CIO along with making a recommendation as to which system or combination of systems the company should use. Also, you are to explain for management why Windows XP Professional will reside on the user machines. This is the task Riordan Manufacturing has asked our team to complete. In my opinion this request is very out dated. I …show more content…
believe that these systems are no longer in use.
What I propose is for us to upgrade Riordan’s server to Windows Server 2012 or 2012 R2 and put Windows 8 or higher on the user machines. Windows 2003 is an 11 year old server and Windows 2000 is even older. As for Windows XP, after 12 years Microsoft has ended support for the operating system on April of 2014. No more updates and no more tech support for the 2003 server as well. Riordan will no doubt have to upgrade its entire system. All computer peripherals will need a massive upgrade in order for the new technology of windows to work. With that in mind a budget has to be created to purchase new hardware and software. In this proposal we will show Riordan what hardware is needed and the cost, and why this system would be better for the company. First we will look at Window Server 2012 and 2012 R2. We will see a complete overview of the OS and the benefits of the OS. We will also show how cost efficient it will be to upgrade to this system. Second we will discuss the Windows 8 family and which one is best for Riordan Manufacturing. We will also show a connection on how to fix other issues simply because of the upgrade to Windows Server 2012 or 2012 R2 and Windows 8.
What is Windows Server 2012?
Windows Server 2012 also known as Windows Server 8 is the sixth release of Windows Server. It is the server version of Windows 8 and succeeds Windows Server 2008 R2 and it comes in four editions. They are Datacenter, Standard, Essentials, and Foundation. Let’s look at each one.
Edition
Intent
Major feature
Licensing
Clients
List price
Datacenter
Highly virtualized environments
Unlimited virtual instance rights
Processor x 2
Per CAL
$4,809 per 2 procs
Standard
Little virtualization, low density
Two virtual instances
Processor x 2
Per CAL
$882 per 2 procs
Essentials
Small business
Simple administration, no virtualization rights
Per Server
25 accounts
$425
Foundation
Entry level, economy server
General purpose server, no virtualization rights
Per Server
15 accounts
OEM only
Of course if Riordan Manufacture wants a highly virtualized environment, then it would be a better fit to purchase Windows Server 2012 Datacenter edition. If there is no virtualized environment then the Standard edition of the server would be best. Now if Riordan choose to use the Datacenter. I strongly suggest investing in the Windows Server 2012 R2. This is to deploy the cloud usage. This will optimize your business for the cloud. The company can use cloud technology for easy access of information. Please refer to http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/products/windows-server-2012-r2/ for more information.
The company will have to place well-respected security software that will protect the company’s information and how raw data is received. I have taken it upon myself to inquire some information on a security software call ESET Endpoint Security. You can look at their web site, http://www.eset.com/us/business/products/security/, for further information. With this software your company well have these key benefits,
Advanced Remote Management
The ESET Remote Administrator console easily synchronizes with your existing Active Directory Structure, and provides a policy manager, notification manager and remote installation features to save time for your IT staff.
It delivers instant alerts when intervention is needed. It also allows assignment of different privileges to different users through role-based administration. Reporting via web-based dashboard enables monitoring network security anywhere, anytime.
Proactive Malware Detection protects your mission-critical infrastructure during the critical period following a malware outbreak. Advanced heuristics technology protects your endpoints and prevents malicious code from penetrating your network.
High Performance Scanning features high scanning speeds and a small system footprint to preserve your computer’s performance, keep company computers running smoothly and extend the lifetime and usability of your hardware.
Device Control ensures that all files stored on DVDs, CDs and USB thumb and external drives don’t pose a threat, especially those launched automatically. Blocks unauthorized media and devices according to your custom
rules/parameters.
Web Control limits website access by category and user group so you can ensure enforcement of company policies intended to maximize security compliance and worker productivity.
Smart Firewall prevents unauthorized access to company network. Easy setup, powerful customization rules and intelligent learning mode to automatically create firewall rules based on observed network traffic. Pair customized firewall profiles with trusted network zones.
Enhanced Email Filtering effectively screens your end-user inboxes for spam, phishing attacks and unsolicited e-mail messages. White/black lists and self-learning can be set up separately for each client or group. Native support for Microsoft Outlook enhances protection (POP3, IMAP, MAPI, HTTP) from online threats without additional work from you.
Encrypted Communication Scanning is advanced detection of stealthy malware by thoroughly scanning the contents of secure HTTPS and POP3S protocols, and compressed files. Free Technical Support ("Eset Endpoint Security", 2008 - 2014).
When discussing the importance of sharing information, it is helpful to look at how data is turned into information and how that information flows from being entered at the facility level to the higher levels of management. I have created a flowchart that shows how data can effectively flow from the service delivery level to the higher levels responsible for the supervision of programs. Also with you use of cloud technology your companies executives can view and edit reports with the use of mobile devices.
Please look at the insert as reference. All the data is collected at the facility level for a specific program area. Then the data is processed into useful information and passed on to where it has to be analyzed for even higher levels of management for aggregation and use in reporting and, it is also sent to the cloud to help with decision making, or can be access from other department that are at different locations. Then it can be used or sent back to the specific program area with feedback. Feedback is an essential part of the information flow process. Reports produced by the higher levels should be shared with facility level and organizations to ensure that they are familiar with how other service providers are performing. In addition, the higher level can provide guidance and advice to facilities on an individual level based on the data they receive.
Riordan Manufacturing’s drive to upgrade their network operating system is long overdue. Riordan network is completely out dated. Windows NT 4.0, 2000 and the 2003 servers are no longer useful in what they are trying to do. They also want to keep Windows XP Professional on their user machines, which is outdated as well. Because of today’s technology Riordan network operating system would not be able to handle the work load. New software and hardware has caused them to get rid of the old system, and invest in a new system.
If Riordan was to look into the use of cloud computing the company’s old system would not work in conjunction with the cloud, so again a massive systems upgrade is in serious need. The solution the team came up with to upgrade Riordan’s server to Windows Server 2012 or 2012 R2 and put Windows 8 or higher on the user machines. Windows 2003 is an 11 year old server and Windows 2000 is even older. As for Windows XP, after 12 years Microsoft has ended support for the operating system on April of 2014. No more updates and no more tech support for the 2003 server as well. Riordan will no doubt have to upgrade its entire system. All computer peripherals will need a massive upgrade in order for the new technology of windows to work. With that in mind a budget has to be created to purchase new hardware and software.
For Riordan Window 2012 R2 would be the best system to use, especially with the usage of the cloud. The datacenter is a good windows edition, because it’s highly virtualized software, you can create server virtualization. A technology that uses software-based partitions to create multiple virtual servers (called virtual machines) on a single physical server.
The drive the keep files safe and will protected calls for reliable anti-virus software that top of the line. The company will have to place well-respected security software that will protect the company’s information and how raw data is received. I have taken it upon myself to inquire some information on a security software call ESET Endpoint Security
REFERENCES
ESET Endpoint Security. (2008 - 2014). Retrieved from http://www.eset.com/us/business/products/security/techspecs/