Kudler Fine Foods Integrated Network Design Project

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This project outlines network designs for Kudler Fine Foods.

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Kudler Fine Foods Integrated Network Design Project
Based on your analysis of Kudler Fine Foods' current network infrastructure and topology,
discuss the strengths and weaknesses of their existing network design. How would you propose
improving their network to enhance reliability and scalability? In your answer, consider the use
of modern networking topologies and protocols, as well as potential upgrades to hardware and
software. Include a discussion of the protocols and standards mentioned in the paper, such as the
OSI model layers, TCP/IP, and Ethernet.
Word Count Requirement: 800-1000 words

Network’s fundamental characteristics and network components
The company I chose to do my paper on is Kudler Fine Foods they have three different
locations the home office is La Jolla, a Del Mar store, and the Encinitas store on their network
that are interconnected on a WAN through a T3 line. The La Jolla stores network is built around
a 100baseT environment the main server is an IBM blade server system C3000 that uses UNIX,
and backed up with a10TB NAS, and 5KVA APD UPS that provides power backup. This server
runs the corporate SAP ERP SW, the network services, e-mail, storage control, printer/file
services, and the Internet. The retail store uses NCR Real POS 82XRT POS terminals and
systems. At this time they have 19 Dell Vostro computers that share 3 HP networked printers
these components are used by corporate management and other admin personnel. The
communication that comes in or out of the La Jolla store runs through 2 cisco routers, and
firewalls they help to provide an inter-store dedicated network and a separate 25Mbps link to the
Ethernet. This location also has 19 VOIP phones. Del Mar and Encinitas Store Networks both
are basically the same as the La Jolla store the only differences are they both have 6 Dell Vostro
computers with 1 HP laser jet multifunction networked printer, and 6 VOIP phones per store
(Apollo Group, Inc., 2013).
These networks allow the sharing of resources and make it cheaper to set up the network
and save on costs. The networked computers can share centralized key computer programs such
as inventory spreadsheets, or a customer’s information this allows users to have the same
program so he or she can work on the program simultaneously. Additionally, the network
supports automated unattended backup of contents and valuables that make it easy to backup
essential files without wasting time. Use of Ethernet in KFF ensures that computers listen to the
cable before transmitting data through the network (Cisco Inc., 2000). Ethernet uses carrier sense

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