ABC Company has a few diverse equipment and software needs to meet the prerequisites of their network. We've investigated the different pieces of equipment and software to suit the needs of the company. We've looked into what every building will require with respect to what benefit every site gives and decided their needs based on those results.
Servers
For the servers we are recommending that they use the Cisco UCS B230 M2 Blade server, this server is a well-rounded product that features an Intel Xeon E7-2800/8800 processor and can be used with multiple operating systems such as vSphere, Windows 2008R2, 2012, 2012 R2, Linux, and Solaris among others. We are recommending that all servers use Windows Server 2008 R2. The Cisco UCS B230 M2 …show more content…
Firewall We are recommending that ABC Company uses the Cisco ASA with Fire Power Services. Firewalls are the protection between the network and the internet, and is a must in all locations. The Cisco ASA provides a multilayered threat protection that focuses on the next generation of threats, constantly updating to provide continuous protection (Cisco ASA, 2015). It also has advanced malware protection and industry leading network visibility (Cisco ASA, 2015).
Cisco ASA 5506-X
Advantages – This firewall is inexpensive and very powerful. Easy to install and easy to maintain.
WAP
We are recommending that the ABC Company use Cisco Aironet 3700 Series access point in all of the locations for their wireless needs. The Cisco Aironet 3700 Series Access Points will integrate easily with the Cisco switches and routers already being used at each location. These wireless access points also come with the newest 802.11ac technology. They are also equipped with dual bank 2.4 and 5 GHz for better bandwidth
Servers
For the servers we are recommending that they use the Cisco UCS B230 M2 Blade server, this server is a well-rounded product that features an Intel Xeon E7-2800/8800 processor and can be used with multiple operating systems such as vSphere, Windows 2008R2, 2012, 2012 R2, Linux, and Solaris among others. We are recommending that all servers use Windows Server 2008 R2. The Cisco UCS B230 M2 …show more content…
Firewall We are recommending that ABC Company uses the Cisco ASA with Fire Power Services. Firewalls are the protection between the network and the internet, and is a must in all locations. The Cisco ASA provides a multilayered threat protection that focuses on the next generation of threats, constantly updating to provide continuous protection (Cisco ASA, 2015). It also has advanced malware protection and industry leading network visibility (Cisco ASA, 2015).
Cisco ASA 5506-X
Advantages – This firewall is inexpensive and very powerful. Easy to install and easy to maintain.
WAP
We are recommending that the ABC Company use Cisco Aironet 3700 Series access point in all of the locations for their wireless needs. The Cisco Aironet 3700 Series Access Points will integrate easily with the Cisco switches and routers already being used at each location. These wireless access points also come with the newest 802.11ac technology. They are also equipped with dual bank 2.4 and 5 GHz for better bandwidth