To create a well-documented strategy for a 10-floor building network infrastructure based on Ubuntu, the document will include: Projec...
To create a well-documented strategy for a 10-floor building
network infrastructure based on Ubuntu, the document will include:
- Project
Strategy
- Hardware
Requirements
- Software
and Tools
- Network
Layout & Design
- Personnel
Requirements (IT Technicians, Admins)
- Cost
Estimation (for Pakistan)
Here's a detailed breakdown:
1. Project Strategy
This project involves setting up a robust network
infrastructure across a 10-floor building with a server in the basement,
serving thousands of employees in various departments. The project objectives
are:
- Network
Reliability: Ensure continuous network availability.
- Centralized
Management: Centralize user and resource management for ease of
administration.
- Compatibility
with Windows and Linux: Enable use of WINE for running Windows
applications on Ubuntu workstations.
- Wi-Fi
Access and IP Phones: Enable wireless connectivity on each floor and
provide IP phone capabilities for intercommunication.
- Printing
and File Sharing: Shared printers on each floor and network file
sharing capabilities.
2. Hardware Requirements
2.1. Servers
- Server
Type: Dell PowerEdge or HPE ProLiant Rack Servers
- Specifications:
- Model:
Dell PowerEdge R740 or HPE ProLiant DL380
- Processor:
Dual Intel Xeon Silver/Gold (for high performance)
- RAM:
64GB minimum (upgradable to 128GB)
- Storage:
SSDs (2TB) for speed, HDDs (10TB+) for data storage
- Operating
System: Ubuntu Server LTS
- Approximate
Cost: PKR 400,000 - 600,000 per server.
2.2. Routers and Switches
- Main
Router: Cisco ISR 4000 Series or Ubiquiti EdgeRouter Infinity for
enterprise routing capabilities
- Cost:
PKR 200,000 - 300,000
- Switches:
- Core
Switch (Basement): Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series for high-performance
switching.
- Cost:
PKR 300,000 - 500,000
- Access
Switches (Floor Distribution): Cisco Catalyst 2960-X for each floor.
- Cost
per Switch: PKR 70,000 - 100,000 (10 required for 10 floors)
2.3. Wireless Access Points (Wi-Fi)
- Model:
Ubiquiti UniFi AP AC PRO or Cisco Meraki MR Series
- Installation:
5-6 per floor for optimal coverage.
- Cost
per AP: PKR 25,000 - 35,000
- Total
Cost: PKR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000
2.4. IP Phones
- Model:
Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series or Yealink SIP-T46S
- Cost
per Unit: PKR 20,000 - 30,000
- Total
Units: 100-120 for the entire building.
- Total
Cost: PKR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000
2.5. Printing and Scanning
- Model:
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M426fdw for central printing/scanning on each floor.
- Cost
per Unit: PKR 100,000
- Total
Cost: PKR 1,000,000 (for 10 floors)
2.6. CCTV
- Model:
Hikvision DS-2CD2385G1-I or Dahua HD cameras
- Cost
per Unit: PKR 10,000 - 15,000
- Total
Cameras: 5-8 per floor.
- Total
Cost: PKR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000
2.7. Racks and Cabling
- Server
Racks: 42U floor-standing server rack cabinets for housing servers,
routers, and switches.
- Cost
per Rack: PKR 150,000 - 200,000 (2 racks needed)
- Cabling:
Cat6 cables for Ethernet connectivity, fiber optic for backbone links.
- Cabling
Cost: PKR 500,000 - 700,000
- Patch
Panels and Accessories: PKR 200,000 - 300,000
3. Software and Tools
3.1. Operating System
- Ubuntu
Server LTS for servers (free, open-source).
- Ubuntu
Desktop for workstations with WINE and PlayOnLinux
installed for Windows compatibility.
3.2. Network and User Management
- OpenLDAP:
For centralized authentication and user management.
- Samba:
For file and printer sharing compatible with Windows.
- FreePBX:
For IP phone system integration and call routing.
3.3. Monitoring and Security
- Nagios:
Network monitoring tool to track uptime and performance.
- UFW
(Uncomplicated Firewall): Built-in firewall on Ubuntu for securing
access.
- Suricata
or Snort: Intrusion detection and prevention systems.
3.4. Backup and Storage Solutions
- rsnapshot:
For incremental backups of workstations and servers.
- Nextcloud:
For cloud file sharing and collaboration, similar to Dropbox.
4. Network Layout & Design
4.1. IP Distribution and VLANs
- Each
floor will have its own VLAN to separate traffic.
- IP
Allocation:
- Server
VLAN: 10.0.0.x
- Management
VLAN (9th and 10th Floors): 10.0.1.x
- Employee
VLANs (for other floors): 10.0.2.x to 10.0.10.x
- Wi-Fi
VLAN: For guests and employee BYOD devices (Bring Your Own Device).
4.2. Wi-Fi Coverage and Roaming
- Multiple
access points on each floor to ensure full coverage and seamless roaming
between floors.
- Centralized
controller for AP management (using Ubiquiti or Cisco Controller).
4.3. Security Measures
- Access
Control: Use OpenLDAP for user login management.
- Network
Segmentation: VLANs to limit traffic between departments.
- Firewall
Policies: UFW and advanced firewall settings on routers to manage
external and internal access.
5. Personnel Requirements and Cost Estimates (for
Pakistan)
5.1. IT Personnel
- Network
Administrator (1 position)
- Role:
Oversee network setup, VLAN configurations, server management, network
security.
- Salary:
PKR 100,000 - 150,000/month
- System
Administrator (1 position)
- Role:
Manage Ubuntu Server, OpenLDAP, Samba configurations, and system backups.
- Salary:
PKR 90,000 - 120,000/month
- IT
Support Technicians (3 positions for daily support)
- Role:
Resolve workstation issues, printer configurations, and minor network
troubleshooting.
- Salary:
PKR 40,000 - 60,000/month per technician
- Security
Specialist (1 position)
- Role:
Monitor security threats, manage firewall rules, and handle intrusion
detection.
- Salary:
PKR 80,000 - 100,000/month
- PBX
Administrator (1 position)
- Role:
Manage IP phone systems, PBX configurations, and outside call handling.
- Salary:
PKR 60,000 - 80,000/month
6. Estimated Costs Summary
|
Component |
Estimated
Cost (PKR) |
|
Servers |
1,000,000 |
|
Routers &
Switches |
2,000,000 |
|
Access Points
(Wi-Fi) |
2,000,000 |
|
IP Phones |
2,500,000 |
|
Printing
Equipment |
1,000,000 |
|
CCTV |
1,500,000 |
|
Racks and
Cabling |
1,200,000 |
|
Personnel
Costs (Annual) |
5,800,000 |
|
Total
Estimate |
17,000,000+ |
This setup balances server performance, high security, and
compatibility with Windows-based applications through WINE on Ubuntu. The
estimated costs and staff requirements are designed for a scalable, efficient
network solution for a large-scale building in Pakistan.
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