Configuration Asset Management
NIC Partners works together with our customers to assist with the design process/configuration for both existing and new IT projects. We utilize the proven Cisco PPDIOO Methodology to support the right design and configuration – the first time.
Configuration assistance is provided via a Design Workshop which is intended to meet or exceed the customer’s goals and requirements. The Design Workshop is a collaborative effort with the customer that consists of both solution discussions and whiteboard sessions.
Below, please find sample sections from our configuration assistance worksheet, designed as a consideration document to assure a thorough discovery session.
Topology Discussion (Sample Assessment)
During this whiteboard session discuss the preliminary topology, use the discussion topics below combined with the documented information to validate ideas and determine necessary solution attributes. Keep in mind that this design will be altered as the Design Workshop continues. It is most important to define the relationship prior to discussing any products.
Basic WAN Topology
Review envisioned WAN Topology & Functional Requirements
Review Recommended Bandwidth for Intercluster Calling Ref. NDG 3-16
Discuss Estimated Bandwidth per site
Document growth thresholds per site
Call Volume
Review On-net Call Volume Requirements (per site)
Review Off-net Call Volume Requirements (per site)
Determine call volume growth for each site
Application Flow
Use the documented existing and proposed applications to further determine bandwidth and circuit requirements.
Call Routing Flow
Call Processing Points WAN Call Processing Flow
Toll Bypass Flow
Imaging Software Directory / LDAP Transaction
XML Transactions Email Server Transaction Unified Messaging Transactions
Client Server Databases CRM Transactions Fax Transaction
User Transactions