September 28, 2022
"As we begin a network redesign to implement a more standard and secure architecture, we’ve found Network Configuration Manager drastically reduced implementation time. From pushing virtual LAN (VLAN) definitions to switches and changing local credentials network-wide, we can do all this in a fraction of the time. The exponential increase in efficiency has allowed us to accelerate projects, reducing time spent by up to 75%." - Brett Littrell, CTO of Alum Rock Union School District
ABOUT ARUSD
Alum Rock Union School District (ARUSD) operates 22 elementary and middle schools in the greater San Jose, California region. With nearly 8,000 students and almost 500 teachers and faculty, demand for technical tools and resources was at an all-time high even before the COVID-19 pandemic leveled unprecedented pressure. A small but dedicated IT team was responsible for transforming ARUSD’s aging technical infrastructure into a modern network capable of meeting the future needs of students and staff—in the classroom, remotely, or in hybrid environments.
Budget constraints, lengthy procurement processes, limited technical resources, and a patchwork collection of legacy on-premises systems, cloud services, and out-of-the-box applications created myriad challenges for network administrators. They needed visibility and control across their entire network—from legacy hardware performance data to cloud-based application and service management—they couldn’t risk a single server or switch failure taking out the entire system. Device management, user authentication, security, and compliance were also important factors.
CHALLENGE
A school district with tenured staff and limited financial resources needs to modernize its IT infrastructure for the next generation of users.
SOLUTION
A single vendor with a full-stack feature-rich product portfolio designed to be deployed modularly and scaled as needed to meet demand.
PRODUCT MIX
- Network Configuration Manager
- Network Performance Monitor
- Network Topology Mapper
- Log Analyzer
BENEFITS
- Deploy network solutions in centralized, distributed, or hybrid environments
- Expand across districts or campuses as needed with flexible license and subscription models
- Integrate industry best practices to secure technology from malware and cyberattacks
- Manage devices, users, and permissions via a single, integrated source
- Identify hardware and software problems geographically, down to the user and device level
- Proactively monitor network conditions and consolidate alerts based on level of criticality
- Use real-time network visibility to pinpoint potential issues and quickly troubleshoot
- Build out redundancy without incurring additional costs
- Identify root causes of traffic spikes or crashes
- Troubleshoot user, device, or network problems in real-time
- Single user sign-on authentication
- Center for Internet Security (CIS) log messaging and event audit collection
- Automated device discovery and mapping
- Custom alerts and analytics allow for rapid incident response
- Save time by automating repetitive tasks and making bulk configuration changes
