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Did we need separate link for very important systems
We have a network compined of LANs and WANs acros many cities. We are using Frame relay in WANs. We have alot of systems that uses this network such as:
- Many client server applications using many MS-SQL servers
- Exchange server and Outlook clients
- Few FTP servers
- Share folders
Our main problems in this network:
- High traffic
- Low band widths in some WANs
- Network disconnection some times
Our systems needs continues connection all the time, although the data transfered between client and servers is not too much, but it is very frequent transfer, so that network disconnection is the most important problem.
What did you suggest as a solution for such problems.
Did we should think to separate special link for important systems, or trying to solve the problem for all the network?
Thanks for your patience.
Motaz Abdel Azeem
- Many client server applications using many MS-SQL servers
- Exchange server and Outlook clients
- Few FTP servers
- Share folders
Our main problems in this network:
- High traffic
- Low band widths in some WANs
- Network disconnection some times
Our systems needs continues connection all the time, although the data transfered between client and servers is not too much, but it is very frequent transfer, so that network disconnection is the most important problem.
What did you suggest as a solution for such problems.
Did we should think to separate special link for important systems, or trying to solve the problem for all the network?
Thanks for your patience.
Motaz Abdel Azeem
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Thanks SysExpert, but how can I do step 1 and 2?
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>What did you suggest as a solution for such problems
Hire a good network consultant to come in and baseline your network and make recommendations.
Hire a good network consultant to come in and baseline your network and make recommendations.
ASKER
As programmers, what kind of help can we give the network designers?
btw. Network engineers and frame relay engineers are part of our IT department.
btw. Network engineers and frame relay engineers are part of our IT department.
Well I imagine your assistance or contributions could
fall into the areas of
1. knowledge of the business model and how its needs have been addressed through programming.
2. impact of applications on load factors and how changes might be made to reduce same though programming solutions.
3. construction of monitoring assists or addins which provide information regarding trouble spots, warnings etc.
4. knowledge of the data structure, efficiency of databases, data access issues and solutions, and flow through out the network.
Generally the contribution of knowledge to the review and the construction of tools towards solutions, along with willingness to introduce newer lighter weight more efficient programming solutions which make for a more robust network.
Good code, stable code, secure code that executes smoothly and quickly. Windows is probably not a good role model.
fall into the areas of
1. knowledge of the business model and how its needs have been addressed through programming.
2. impact of applications on load factors and how changes might be made to reduce same though programming solutions.
3. construction of monitoring assists or addins which provide information regarding trouble spots, warnings etc.
4. knowledge of the data structure, efficiency of databases, data access issues and solutions, and flow through out the network.
Generally the contribution of knowledge to the review and the construction of tools towards solutions, along with willingness to introduce newer lighter weight more efficient programming solutions which make for a more robust network.
Good code, stable code, secure code that executes smoothly and quickly. Windows is probably not a good role model.
For 1) You can use a network mapping tool like Visio Enterprise, or any of the other mapping tools.
Also to see usage, install the free MRTG and monitor the routers.
2) Management has to sit down with you to decide what is mission critical,and what can be used alternatively.
You need to figure out the cost benefits of having backups in case of a failure, and see what it costs to be WITHOUT a backup connection. This will give you the financial backing for your project.
I hope this helps !
Also to see usage, install the free MRTG and monitor the routers.
2) Management has to sit down with you to decide what is mission critical,and what can be used alternatively.
You need to figure out the cost benefits of having backups in case of a failure, and see what it costs to be WITHOUT a backup connection. This will give you the financial backing for your project.
I hope this helps !
ASKER
Thanks for your time and help
Glad to have been of assistance. Good luck on your project.
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ITsy
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ITsy
2) Define the setup so that you have backup lines for critical operations. These should failover automatically.
3) Monitor all the lines for usage and decide what sections need to be improved, perhaps using compression or a VPN.
I hope this helps !