Case Study 3:
Remote Training Lab Network Security
Client
A significant contributor to the SAN storage solution space
Problem
The client needed to build a secure network architecture for their remote learning
lab environment. This client's primary mechanism for end-user education and
training is through remote access to the client's lab environment containing
complex storage configurations involving their product line. Students are able
to configure and interact with the client's product line in a simulated real-world
environment over the web. The lab environment changes often to meet particular
training needs. The challenge was that under the prior network setup, only one
class per week could be held. The goals of this engagement were:
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To structure the network and administrative
tools in such a way as to increase the number of classes
that could be offered
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Increase overall security by ensuring
that students would be contained to their specific training
device without access to other devices or interruption
to other students.
Taos Solution
While this engagement could have been performed as a discrete Professional Services
engagement, the client preferred the flexibility of having our talent on-board
- retaining the ability to direct the efforts of the Taos consultant as understanding
of needs and challenges evolved rather than working to a set of tightly defined
deliverables. |
