Chemical Manufacturing
- Infrastructure network systems, 1000 users spread across eight office locations
- File and print
- Network management
- Virtual private networks, 55 users in head office, 30 remote sales/service engineers
- Secure Internet access systems, 200 employees
| Problem Statement |
Solutions & Results |
| Staff were copying files using USB devices and sending CDRs through the postal system. This caused distribution of harmful materials and caused network downtime for several days. | Design and implementation of a secure VPN with a distributed file storage infrastructure that is replicated from all branch offices to head-office. Head office servers are accessible from all branches. Result: Elimination of unscheduled outages, faster information interchange, more orders closed in the face of increasing competition. |
| The company had hired a network administrator to move all back-end servers from Microsoft Windows server to Linux and Samba. Migration was running behind schedule. |
Designed LDAP directory to meet company needs. Designed a distributed file storage system with roaming profile support and with disconnected use (cached account) capability. Assisted with initial implementation and continue to provide third-level support on rare occasions, as needed. Result: System is working well, budgeted cost reductions fully achieved. |
| Each office had implemented their own Internet access facilities. Company was concerned about the spread of offensive materials, potential for introduction of harmful software, use of business systems for private use causing loss of time. |
Designed an integrated perimeter security system, web-proxy caches for all branch offices, provided guidance so that a standard site server image could be deployed to all branch offices. All electronic mail was centralized and web browser use is now restricted to those who need it for their job functions. |