Vic+Smart+Routers

This page will be used to comment on the Network re-design to inplement the new Vic Smart routers

1.Vicsmart Network Changes.
The following document is work in progress and should not be used for facts.

= = = Caroline Springs College Network Changes =


 * __Diagram 1 __ shows the current Network Topology for Caroline Springs College. **

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This current design utilizes a Simple Flat Network design with a single subnet. It has 1 AD Controller( with replication partners ), 1 DNS, 1 DHCP , 1 File server , 1 Gateway etc. The campuses are connected via High speed fibre ( up to 2 gig ). Staff and Students are able to access all resources at any campus.

The problem with the above Network may be; a.  Bottle Necks for Internet Access b.  Single Point of Failure for External resources c.  Network Traffic with up to 1500 users currently but increasing to possibly 4000 ( 1 to 1 computer ratio )


 * __Diagram 2__ shows the required outcome Network Topology for Caroline Springs College[[image:proposednetwork.gif width="783" height="418"]] **

The required design needs to have each campus with it’s own gateway whilst maintaining connectivity between campuses for Local traffic. SO, LOCAL TRAFFIC NEEDS TO BE BRIDGED OVER THE FIBRE WHILST EXTERNAL REQUESTS NEED TO BE ROUTED THROUGH THE CAMPUS GATEWAYS. The benefits of this are: a. No bottle necks b. No single point of failure Currently only 300 users per gateway ( up to 1000 for 1 to 1 computers )

a.  Design a network which will achieve the required outcome without compromising the integrity of the Network. b.  Be commissioned without loss of services and/or data. c.  Ensure that essential services listed below are maintained at all times. d.  Offer both a solution for the above and also a recommended solution for the college as a whole.
 * Scope of works; **

These services are current and are college wide. They must be maintained at all costs. 1.  ** I/P Phone system **. ( 1 nbx at Creekside campus controls all phones at all campuses) 2.  ** Ultranet. ** ( Ultranet server at Creekside ) '//ADD MORE AS NEEDED'//
 * Essential services: **
 * 3.  ** ** CASES. ** School administration system must be maintained with single server at Creekside and only 1 default Gateway at Brookside.
 * 4.  ** ** Active Directory. ** A single Directory structure. No duplication when students transfer between campuses.
 * 5.  ** ** Edupass Wireless Network. ** Teachers and/or students must be able to work wirelessly on any campus without duplication of certificates.
 * 6.  ** ** File Access. ** Cross campus staff and students must have access to their files and resources.
 * 7.  ** ** Programs. ** Software such as SOS ( School ordering System), SAR ( Students at risk ), Software store etc must be available on all campuses.
 * 8. Library server. **One server at Brookside manages all Libraries at other campuses.