System Integration

WAN Switching Audit

Do you know your network ? Do you know what the impact would be in the event of a trunk or component failure within your network ? Can your network support new services on the current software and firmware levels ? How long before you run out of available bandwidth ?

If you know the answers to all of the above questions then you may not require our services, however, if you have any doubts then you should consider having your network "health-checked". Houston Technologies Ltd. have conducted a number of WAN audits and have provided our clients with significant cost savings and enhanced network performance. We have identified potential problem areas associated with congestion and single points of failure that would severely impact any network should a component failure occur.

The audit process involves an in-depth analysis of the current install base, and can be customised to suit the client's requirements. The output data from the semi-automated process is then analysed with a full recommendations report produced. Any changes required following the audit could also be implemented at the customer's request.

Below is a list of the areas investigated and reported upon.

• Indicate if the bandwidth capacity is optimally used in the network.
• Indicate if the management system is used to its full functionality.
• Indicate if all the switches are set up correctly.
• Indicate if the software/firmware on chassis, or a card etc. is of latest release (no known bugs).
• Indicate if the current configuration on the nodes is implemented to optimise the performance of the network.
• Provide solutions for any problems identified in the audit.
• Suggestions on how to optimise the current network.
• Provide information regarding new products on the market to solve or improve the current state of the network.
• Houston Technologies Ltd. will provide any additional information it regards as important to the current network configuration.
• The Technical Audit report will identify the status of the network, configuration, performance and stability issues, traffic profiles and hardware and software inventories