This document proposes a new 5-location network design for ABC Medical Practice to improve security, data backup, and network scalability. It includes an inventory of current and required hardware, software needs, a disaster recovery plan and cost analysis, and work breakdown structures for planning, deployment, and staff training. The proposed design features centralized backups, VPN connectivity between sites, and allows remote administration.

1. Network ProposalBy Franklin B. Williams II5 Location Network Design

2. IndexIntroductionABC Medical Practice Current NetworkNetwork Planning (WBS)Inventory of Hardware & Network DevicesSoftware RequirementDisaster Recovery & Cost AnalysisProposed Network DesignImplementing New Network (WBS)Staff Training

3. Network ProposalIntroductionPrepared By Franklin Williams The scope of this proposal is to create a better network for the Medical Practice that will allow them flexibility in the following categories:SecurityData BackupNetwork Scalability

4. ABC Medical PracticeCurrent Network DesignThe current network is nothing of a business network. None of the locations are connected; each of the locations is running its own Local Area Network(LAN). There is no Virtual Private Network(VPN) for the company to provide separation from the public network.Some of the Hardware used in this network needs to be upgraded and additional systems added to ensure productivity among departments.5 Locations within the same city

5. Network Planning Work Break-Down Structure(WBS)Planning will help keep the project in order and done in a timely manner.

6. Inventory of Hardware Network DevicesA complete audit of network combined with current & new devices

7. Inventory of Network DevicesNetwork Devices Need10 Switches5 Routers5 DSU/CSU (Optional, routers can possess this particular feature to cut cost.)Server Equipment5 Print Servers1 Web Server1 Application Server1 Server (Linux OS)Server Equipment Continue:1 Directory Server for the Windows Server 2003/20081 Database ServerWorkstations48 Workstations11 Printers

8. Software RequirementsAll workstation will be configured in the same manner. An image disk will be created to allow greater flexibility when troubleshooting.All workstations will be running Virus Scan, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Live for email solutions. Applications such as Medical Management, Windows Server 2003, SQL and Fedora 8 will be hosted at the City Center location via VPN.

9. Disaster RecoveryDisaster RecoveryBeing able to recover fast is key to the continuation of a business.Fixing or Replacing hardwareBackupsSoftware errorsKnowing the legal ramificationsBenefitsPlanning before it happens saves time and prevents the company from losing generated income. The scope of the Disaster Recovery Plan is to give the IT Admin a general idea of what to do in the event of an emergency.

10. Cost AnalysisAfter examining the Disaster Recovery Plan, lets take a look at the cost of a disaster from an extreme point of view. The most valued components of the Medical Practice is its servers to do business with the insurance companies.Example: 3 Servers are down and none operational. Each server costs $6000 and it will take 4 hours each to get new servers online and operational.In a single day, these servers generates $20,000.00.

11. Cost Analysis ContinueNow, I have created a percentage in which is more important to the company or should be of importance. Application Server 20% of the businessWeb Server 10% of the businessDatabase Server 30% of the businessKnown as Annual Rate of Occurrence = .6%Company Generated Income = $20,000.00 a dayCost of replacing servers 3 x $6000 = $18,000Known as Single Loss Expectancy = (20,000 + 18,000) = $38,000Now we need to Multiply both ARO and SLE .6($38,000) = $22,800The Medical Practice needs to budget at least $22,800In order to deal with failed servers.The Servers are60% of the Business

12. New Network Design ProposalBenefits of New NetworkOffers scalability - Hardware - Network - WirelesslyOne central location for backupsMultiple Networks (VPN, WAN, and LAN).SecurityAllows the IT Admin to work remotely.

13. Planning Installation of New Network.Deploying New NetworkCurrent Network Scheduled Down-Time

14. Ordering Equipment

15. Installing Equipment