Introduction This paper will cover the IT operating technology that the MSM team relies on and the impact that technology has on the customer. This paper will cover the dominant IT strategy of the MSM team and how it impacts the decision making process. This paper will discuss the technology barriers that present that make continued success difficult. This paper will cover a plan for immediate change including the considerations and processes for that change.
MSM Team’s Operational Technology Here at our work center the MSM team has several networks it must maintain. Most of the networks do not interact with each other so in order for the networks to operate correctly they must all have independently working parts. For example, we must have …show more content…
For instance, most of the networks have no connection to the outside world. Because of this, updates for our operations systems and applications must be downloaded, scanned and manually uploaded to the servers. This process is somewhat automated by using an off line server called a Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) (Leznek, 2004).
As mentioned before the backup system in place for many of the networks is lacking. Some networks have tape backup. Other networks have no backup system at all. This has a major impact on the continued success of the team’s network. The network will not succeed if there is no data to host. Another technical barrier is the lack of automation of some data transfer processes. For example, there is data that gets sent to our users that must be moved manually between networks of equal classification. The networks are connected to each other and there is no reason the process cannot be automated. This causes the customer to have to wait longer for data that could arrive …show more content…
Another would be to ensure all networks have dual domain controllers. The more important change would be to replace the current data storage and backup system with an enterprise level solution that incorporates regular backups. The final change would be to implement an out-of-band management network for hard to reach areas of the building. The most important part is the process for the change.
The process of the planned change to take effect would need to be careful thought out. The presentation given to upper management will need to be impressive as to “sell” the solution. Often managers may think a solution will work but, if an IT manager does not do their homework, the solution may not have a resounding impact. Without a resounding impact, the solution may be put on the back burner and never
MSM Team’s Operational Technology Here at our work center the MSM team has several networks it must maintain. Most of the networks do not interact with each other so in order for the networks to operate correctly they must all have independently working parts. For example, we must have …show more content…
For instance, most of the networks have no connection to the outside world. Because of this, updates for our operations systems and applications must be downloaded, scanned and manually uploaded to the servers. This process is somewhat automated by using an off line server called a Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) (Leznek, 2004).
As mentioned before the backup system in place for many of the networks is lacking. Some networks have tape backup. Other networks have no backup system at all. This has a major impact on the continued success of the team’s network. The network will not succeed if there is no data to host. Another technical barrier is the lack of automation of some data transfer processes. For example, there is data that gets sent to our users that must be moved manually between networks of equal classification. The networks are connected to each other and there is no reason the process cannot be automated. This causes the customer to have to wait longer for data that could arrive …show more content…
Another would be to ensure all networks have dual domain controllers. The more important change would be to replace the current data storage and backup system with an enterprise level solution that incorporates regular backups. The final change would be to implement an out-of-band management network for hard to reach areas of the building. The most important part is the process for the change.
The process of the planned change to take effect would need to be careful thought out. The presentation given to upper management will need to be impressive as to “sell” the solution. Often managers may think a solution will work but, if an IT manager does not do their homework, the solution may not have a resounding impact. Without a resounding impact, the solution may be put on the back burner and never