⚡ High-Impact Solution Delivery Pipeline ⚡

A Unified Approach to Network (LAN, WAN, VPN, Firewall) and Storage Holdings.

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Assessment and Planning

The Discovery Phase

Network & Security Focus

  • Requirements Gathering: Define performance, security, and scalability goals.
  • Current Infrastructure Audit: Map existing **LAN** topology and **WAN** links.
  • Solution Design: Propose the specific **VPN** and **Firewall** strategy.

Storage Holdings Focus

  • Data Requirements Analysis: Determine volume, growth rate, and required data types (**IOPS**).
  • Compliance & Retention: Identify legal requirements for data residency and archiving.
  • Storage Architecture Selection: Decide on **SAN, NAS, or Cloud/Hybrid** approach.
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Design and Engineering

The Blueprint Phase

Network & Security Focus

  • Detailed Network Topology: Finalize IP schemes and routing protocols.
  • Security Policy Creation: Develop granular **Firewall** rulesets and ACLs.
  • VPN Configuration: Define all encryption and tunnel specifications.

Storage Holdings Focus

  • Storage Topology & Capacity: Design physical/logical layout, including capacity tiers.
  • LAN/SAN Integration: Specify dedicated storage network connections (e.g., Fibre Channel zoning or iSCSI VLANs).
  • Backup and Recovery Design: Define replication strategy and **Disaster Recovery (DR)** plan.
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Implementation and Configuration

The Build Phase

Network & Security Focus

  • LAN & WAN Deployment: Install switches, deploy Wi-Fi, and configure **WAN** links.
  • Firewall Deployment: Install the appliance and load the vetted security rules.
  • VPN Setup: Configure **VPN** services and integrate user authentication.

Storage Holdings Focus

  • Storage Hardware Deployment: Rack, power, and configure the arrays.
  • Storage Networking Setup: Configure dedicated storage switches.
  • Volume/Share Creation: Create logical units (**LUNs**) or file shares/buckets.
  • Data Migration: Execute controlled transfer of existing data.
  • Backup System Implementation: Install backup software and verify the first full backup.
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Verification and Testing

The Quality Assurance Phase

Network & Security Focus

  • Connectivity Testing: Verify all **LAN** and **WAN** links are functional.
  • Security Validation: Aggressively test **Firewall** rules and access policies.
  • VPN Functionality: Verify secure remote user and site-to-site access.

Storage Holdings Focus

  • Storage Performance Testing: Conduct real-world **IOPS** and latency tests.
  • Disaster Recovery (DR) Test: Perform a mock failover and data restore.
  • Data Integrity Check: Verify all migrated data is accessible and uncorrupted.
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Handover and Operation

The Maintenance Phase

Network & Security Focus

  • Go-Live: Final cut over to the new network.
  • Client Training: Train staff on network and **Firewall** management.
  • Support Contract: Establish SLAs for network stability and support.

Storage Holdings Focus

  • Capacity Monitoring: Implement alerting for low space and utilization trends.
  • Client Training (Storage Focus): Train staff on managing backups and initiating restores.
  • Documentation Finalization: Include storage array details and zoning maps.
  • Support & Maintenance: Include SLAs for storage health and data recovery.