Implementation Design Consulting

LAN VALIDATION

JULY 2010

KEY CONTACTS: JIJESH K : JIJESH@NETFLOW.CO.IN / 99167 36269 NAUFAL HAJJATH: NAUFAL@NETFLOW.CO.IN / 98861 40250

About US
Netflow Technologies was founded in 2006 as a vertically-focused integration firm headquartered in Bengaluru, and having project presence across the country Netflow is an IT Infrastructure solutions and services integrator, offers a range of core business solutions to plan, build, support and manage every phase of the IT life cycle Netflow combines expertise in Networking , security , storage , wireless LAN and Data centre solution Have a team of industry accredited technical personnel and certified professionals

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Todays LAN installation practice Plug and Pray!

Install and configure infrastructure
Test and Certify LAN Cabling Systems with Fluke Networks DTX-1800 Cable analyzer Install and configure LAN Electronics Switches, Routers, Wireless APs, VoIP Phones

Turn-up services (and pray theres no problems) Add clients Wait for complaints Uncertainty Problems Unhappy users (and clients) stress!

Need for LAN Validation

Test framework available to certify performance of installed LAN Cabling system
Network System Integrators and Installers certify, using TIA / EIA (or equivalent standards) the installed cabling system to performance characteristics Wire map, length, Insertion loss, Crosstalk and Return Loss
Guarantee installed cabling systems performance Fluke Networks DTX-1800 cable Analyzer is used for the same

No test framework available to test the installed LAN electronics

For LAN electronics (routers, Switches, access points), Network System Integrators and Installers have no standards based framework to test and certify the device configuration and performance of LAN electronics (devices)

No test framework available for integrated testing of LAN : Cabling + LAN Electronics
Network System Integrators and Installers have no standards based framework to test and certify the performance of the integrated LAN i.e. Cabling System + LAN Electronics

LAN Validation Services provides a framework of tests that assures Network Managers a thoroughly tested LAN, which thereby assures their users optimal delivery of enterprise applications data, VoIP and Video
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A better LAN installation practice

Install and configure infrastructure
Test & Certify LAN Cabling Install and Configure LAN Electronics

Turn-up services
Add servers and applications

Validate the LAN

Measure, Verify, and document the correct operation and performance of the network before connecting any users

Add clients

What is LAN Validation Service?

LAN Validation is an element of LAN and Wireless LAN installation and maintenance workflow LAN Validation is the final task associated with LAN Design and LAN Upgrade Projects LAN Validation comes after LAN Cabling Installation and Certification LAN and WLAN electronics installation and configuration

LAN validation is a process for network installers (VARs, System Integrators, network operators) to verify and document LAN performance

LAN Validation Services

LAN Validation Services has two broad components:
Wired LAN Validation Wireless LAN (WLAN) Validation
Strategic WLAN design Services WLAN Validation Services
LAN Design & Installation OR LAN Upgrade / Change

Troubleshoot LAN & Validation Manage LAN

LAN Installation & Maintenance Workflow

LAN Validation Services

Wired LAN Validation Service key features Verify device configurations
Test and verify port speed and duplex settings, negotiation, subnet mask, PoE, VLAN ID, and QoS settings etc

Verify Service availability

Test and verify access to key network services such as DHCP, DNA, Web, Email, file and WINS

Assess Service Responsiveness

Measure and assess the responsiveness of key network services

Measure and assess Ethernet Performance

Measure and assess end-to-end performance of important network links LAN and WAN Throughput, latency, Frame loss, back-to-back frames, jitter and Bit-error rate

A Wired-Network Health Report is provided to the customer at the end of the service

What makes up LAN Validation Service?

LAN Validation Services

Wireless LAN Validation Service Key features

Strategic Wireless LAN Design Service

Design WLAN infrastructure from the ground up. Determine the correct number, placement and configuration of APs required to deliver full coverage for all end users, using predictive mapping and active site survey tools. Ensure full coverage for end-users while minimizing signal bleed into unsecured areas. Migration strategy from existing legacy 802.11a/b/g networks to the new 802.11n technology. Migration strategy for deploying VoIP on WLAN

Wireless LAN validation Service

Wireless LAN Surveys Post-installation "active site surveys" for performance verification of an existing network and "on-going network optimization" as new users, applications or technologies get introduced into the RF environment. Wireless LAN Spectrum Interference Analysis Ensures avoid interference in Wi-Fi Environment by identifying, classifying, and finding sources of RF interferences that impact the performance Wi-fi Network analysis Audit and troubleshoot WLANs and therefore help resolve performance problems Detect security threats and other network vulnerabilities. Provide Compliance reports to HIPPA, SOX, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, DOD Directive 8100.2 etc

When is LAN validation Service appropriate for customers?

For new, green-field network deployments
Validate successful network installation / integration

For existing networks

To establish baseline performance and identify problems When upgrading infrastructure or adding new applications Latency, Packet loss, Jitter may increase resulting in Slower application response Real time applications like VoIP adversely impacted For periodic health checks as part of a managed LAN service Proactive system health check Periodical on-site maintenance / troubleshooting / Fault management Assessment, design, and installation services / Optimization Services To establish reporting for Compliance on WLANs (SoX, HIPPA, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, etc)

Top problems addressed by LAN validation Wired LANs

Identify and help isolate network performance bottlenecks throughput, latency, frameloss, jitter Identify and resolve connectivity issues across switch fabric of the LAN Identify bad cable links or too long links, signaling and PoE (IEEE 802.3af and !EEE 802.3at) voltage verification Identify faulty or poorly functioning switches (excessive CRC errors, faulty network interfaces, port speed and duplex mismatches, over and underutilized interfaces to name a few) Identify devices assigned to wrong VLANs, Subnets, devices patched to wrong switches Identify Services unavailable, slow applications, poorly performing servers Identify any unauthorized users connected on the network Discover the LAN and carry out a complete IP inventory of users / devices on the LAN Insufficient capacity / performance to support new technologies like VoIP roll outs

Top problems addressed by LAN validation Wireless LANs

Solve RF coverage and throughput performance issues of wireless access points Ensure Wireless coverage is not bleeding into areas not required to be covered increase efficient use of APs and avoid security problems Identify and resolve wi-fi spectrum interference issues that limit wireless throughput Identify and isolate rogue access points / applications on the network Improve throughput and security Test and validate for WLAN compliance to HIPPA, SOX, ISO 27001, PCI DSS HIPPA Pharma and Medical services companies SOX Any internationally listed company ISO 27001 Customers who have IT Quality / Security practices conforming to ISO standards PCI DSS Banks, financial services, Insurance,

Benefits of LAN Validation Services

LAN validation service protects customer investment in system integrator services.
LAN validation service serves as insurance that the SI delivered the expected levels of network and application performance
Is proof of money well spent. LAN validation includes documentation of a correctly installed and commissioned network.

LAN validation service minimizes costly surprises by establishing expectations with the SI before the work begins.
The scope of deliverables is defined upfront so the requirements are clear to both parties. Avoid arguments after the SI announces that the network installation or upgrade is complete by determining what is acceptable before the work begins. A misunderstanding of requirements can result in additional work which can add to the cost of the upgrade project.

LAN validation service increases employee productivity, and minimizes downtime, by maximizing network performance
Identify network problem, even those that are well hidden. Fix poor network design, optimize infrastructure configurations settings, or replace faulty devices. Avoid replacing good infrastructure unnecessarily by identifying the root cause of network issues.

Benefits of LAN Validation Services

LAN validation service increases employee productivity by maximizing application performance
Identify application delivery problems, optimize server configurations settings, tune the network for delivery of applications, or replace faulty servers.

LAN validation service reduces callback expenses

A validated LAN is a quality LAN that exhibits fewer problems that need to be repaired in the future.

LAN validation service helps identify the top system integrators

The best SI will follow a thorough and standardized LAN validation framework, resulting in higher quality installations with fewer problems. Provides a framework for evaluating the SI to identify their quality practices and capabilities before hiring them.

WLAN security scan keeps customer name out of the press and problems with federal security agencies
Hacking!

LAN Validation Checklist

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