LDAP Performance on the CAS Network

Jason MehlmanSenior Design IIIMay 17, 2007

Overview

Statement of Problem Project Description and Intended Use Deliverables Proof of Design Conclusion

Statement of Problem

Network Design– No way to analyze current network configuration

and topology– Unable to test impact on network of different

scenarios and configurations

Project Description and Intended Use

Simulated model of CAS network– OPNET IT Guru

Used to study, analyze, and optimize directory services performance

Deliverables

Complete model of current topology of CAS network

Complete model of improved topology of CAS network– Network models and analysis data made

available to UCIT and IT staff

Proof of Design

What?

How?

Results

Conclusions

Virtual model can be used by IT staff to test any future changes to the network

Move LDAP traffic off of Admin 4th floor– 32% decrease in link utilization

20Mbps link from Victory Parkway to Clifton is over-utilized

– Needs to be upgraded to allow directory services across both campuses

Questions???

Appendix - Budget

Equipment / Software Needed Real Cost Actual Cost

OPNET IT Guru 9.0 $50,000.00 $0.00*

(1) Computer with minimum requirements for OPNET IT Guru

$1500.00 $0.00

Windows XP Professional $299.99 $0.00

Microsoft Visio 2003 $179.99 $0.00

256 MB Flash Drive $10.00 $0.00

Wireshark Network Protocol Analyzer $0.00 $0.00

Total $51,989.98 $0.00

*Reflects cost of academic edition

Appendix - Timeline