Computer Network Security and Directory Services Architecture
Abstract
The University of Alabama in Huntsville appreciates the opportunity to support the development and expansion of the local area network (LAN) for the U.S. Army's Software Engineering Directorate (SED). Our involvement in the earlier development of the LAN provides us with a unique insight into the SED LAN and its users. The team assembled to work on this effort was thus able to provide a historical perspective on technology growth that few others could have. Part of the analysis of a computer network like that at SED involves planning for long term use. This includes planning for new equipment, growth in services, and smooth transitions to new technologies. Planning for new technologies involves ensuring that they can be migrated from the center of the network (high- speed communication between parts of the network) to end user technology (connection to the desktop) as the core of the network is upgraded over time. This process is not unlike the strategy auto manufacturers use, adding a new top of the line model every few years, dropping the lowest end model at the same time. Our recommendations for high-speed networking stem from an analysis of the long-term growth potential of new technologies and the (in) appropriateness of upgrading end user connectivity in the short term.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA387623
Entities
People
- Andrew Fanning
- James D. Johannes
- Kyle Hoover
- Marsha Robinson
- Tim Lewis
Organizations
- University of Alabama in Huntsville