CASE STUDY
New Network Installation
Situation:
The client had recently purchased new desktops for all
members of staff, but there was no LAN in place so data could not
be shared and work was often being reproduced. They had also purchased
Broadband but because they had no LAN in place users were not able
to use the service. Costs were also an issue as they had made a
significant financial investment in the desktops leaving very little
for additional IT work.
Requirements:
- Connect PCs over a LAN so data and printers could be shared
and protect their computers from viruses and internet worms.
Resolution:
The office was flood wired with Cat5 cabling so that there
were plenty of data socket connections in every location. An IpCop
firewall was installed on one of their old desktop machines and
configured to block any external access to the LAN. A Linux file
server was also installed on a spare PC so data files could be shared
between staff.
The use of Samba on the Linux server enabled the server to function
as a Windows server so staff could use shares from their Windows
XP desktop boxes without the added expense of purchasing a Windows
server license. Finally virus scanning and anti-spam software was
installed on all desktops.
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