5502.4 Muli Network Diagram

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Diag1. Muli Solution Single Server, localUSB Hard drive Backup & remote backup

Diag2. Fully configured Muli Solution twin Server plus Backup Server

  1. Don't panic, the diagram above shows a fully configured redundant solution which will only be applicable for very large companies but provides a framework to determine the suitable solution for any organisation running Muli's Linux Accounting Software.

  2. Locations To be very logical, there is a need to separate physical servers, including their power supplies, ideally in two separate buildings. Where the two units are not physically separated, then provision should be made to ensure that regular backup is stored in a remote location.

  3. Muli Server The Muli server is really up to four virtual servers, all based in the One physical hardware box but set up as KVM Virtual Servers.

  4. Muli Software Solution The Muli virtual partition contains the Linux operating system and program components of Muli, including:-

    1. Nbbag application run-time environment
    2. Muli applications
    3. PostgreSQL database
    4. Wordprocessing files
    5. Stored digital documents
    6. Firewall to Muli (secondary protection only)

  5. Remote Sanitation Service - Companies need to obtain turnkey digital sanitation services for data coming from the Internet. Muli recommends the use of a professional service to sanitise all emails and even browsing data downloads to reduce the possibility of virus infection entering the local area network and affecting the various components on the network.

  6. Thin Client Server Muli also supports Users who wish to use diskless workstations that obtain their data from the central server after boot-up.

  7. VOIP Muli is looking at integrating VOIP phone messaging solutions, initially with the proven Linux Asterisk PABX software. Where Users have twin (redundant) servers, then the Asterisk would be run on the “B” server using the “A” server as the backup, thus giving better hardware utilisation. Part of the VOIP protocol includes direct real-time transport, so that a call between a subcontractor and an on-site manager once established the digital traffic supporting the call would flow through the most direct path, thus not flowing through the office network.

  8. Router/Switch Minimum of 8-ports gigabit speed. This unit manages the data passing between the virtual machines and the Users.

  9. Firewall Router This is the primary firewall protection of the company LAN (Local Area Network) and should be a recognised unit with a software upgrade service.

  10. Modem (minimum ADSL speed) This unit provides an interface between the data as required and received from your Internet service provider and installation system requirements. All emails, browsing, remote browsing occurs through this service. In a redundant situation, two Internet connections (through different service providers) would be established.

  11. Local Area Network Hub This unit provides for a single CatSe or Cat6 for gigabit data cable connection between local servers and printers and the central servers. Where VOIP is used, then local phones would also be connected through this unit.

  12. Local Printer

    1. Networked Postscript Level 3
    2. Cheque printers (Epson compatible Dotmatrix)

  13. Local Workstations

    1. PC
    2. Laptop
    3. Thin Clients

  14. Remote User Connection (individual)

    1. Laptop
    2. IPSec VPN
    3. Internet Connect

  15. Remote Small Office

    1. Permanent Internet Connection
    2. Permanent Printer (Postscript 3)
    3. PC

 

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