HP Professional Services for Enterprise Networking

The explosive growth of the Internet and the dramatic increase in its commercial use have led many companies to recognize the enormous future business potential associated with establishing a presence on the Internet.

Businesses are looking for the competitive advantages gained from accessing the Internet and being part of the World Wide Web (Web). Some of the business opportunities developed to date include:

• Near-instantaneous customer support via Internet e-mail
• Software distribution via Internet file transfer protocols
• Cooperative product development by geographically distributed workgroups and business partners
• On-line company and product information, and streamlined support processes
• Electronic commerce including direct selling and ad space selling
• Powerful, easy-to-access corporate information infrastructures

Hewlett-Packard (HP) recognizes that there are challenges inherent when you try to effectively utilize and connect to the Internet. Not only do you need to analyze your current network infrastructure but you also need to develop a thorough network security plan.

HP offers a comprehensive Internet service which works with you to meet your specific business requirements. HP has extensive, worldwide experience of designing, implementing, and managing one of the worldís largest private TCP/IP-based Internets. HPís Internet consulting methodology assesses your companyís strategic goals, designs the architecture, and implements the solution. HPís experience and consulting methodology together can help you meet the Internet challenge.

Internet Infrastructure and Information Services

With HPís Internet infrastructure and information services, HP analyzes your companyís business requirements, develops a comprehensive design for your infrastructure, and implements that design.

Internet Infrastructure and Information Solutions

• Assessment. With a complete Internet infrastructure assessment, HP can provide a comprehensive linkage of your business requirements to the Internet technology. If you have an existing Internet environment, HP can review your current infrastructure and determine your Web server objectives. HP can also provide recommendations to add a Web server or extend a Web serverís capabilities.
• Internet solution design. HP can develop a comprehensive solution design that encompasses and effectively uses your existing hardware and software. With this service, HP transforms your business requirements into a technically robust and viable design. HP can also design system enhancements to improve your organizationís effectiveness on the Internet.
• Design implementation. HP implements, configures, and tests your specific design, including the selection of one or more Web servers, according to your needs. HP can also assist in converting existing graphical, text, audio, and video data into formats acceptable by the Web.

Internet Security Services

Protection of your network is of prime importance. Companies need to secure their corporate networks against the loss of valuable intellectual property to competitors and industrial saboteurs. The best security safeguard is a well-planned and executed security policy that includes a robust Internet firewall.

Network Firewall mediates access between your network and the Internet by preventing entry by any unauthorized system.

An Internet firewall mediates all access between your internal corporate network and the Internet. An Internet firewall can be designed to allow your internal users access to the Internet and its vast resources while preventing external Internet users from roaming your internal network. The firewall can also allow certain identified external users access to select resources on your network.

HP can design your firewall to include secure password protection, data encryption, and individual workstation security. HPís knowledgeable consultants can advise you on the potential threats your company faces and how to minimize your security exposure.

Internet Security Solutions

• Internet security policies. The critical components of the network security solution include Internet firewalls combined with sound security policies. HP works with you in the creation and implementation of security policies that reflect your needs. HP also works with you to train key company personnel on these issues.
• Internet firewall design. Custom Internet firewalls provide you with a solution tailored to fit your needs. Custom firewalls can accommodate a broader range of Internet services than most commercial packages, both outbound (to the Internet) and inbound (from the Internet).
• Internet firewall implementation. Commercial Internet firewalls are becoming more sophisticated and can, in many cases, meet your connectivity and security needs. However, HP recognizes that implementing an ìout-of-the-boxî product can damage network integrity without a thorough understanding of the Internet, Internet security, and the implications of your configuration. HP can integrate a commercial or custom firewall into your existing network ensuring an effective network security design.
• Internet firewall and web server security audits. Existing, homegrown Internet firewalls are often poorly documented and understood. HPís Internet firewall/web server security audit can provide an assessment of your existing Internet firewall, its limitations, recommendations for its improvement, and securing of web server applications.

Deliverables for Internet Services

• Analysis of your business, Internet, and security requirements in presentation and report format
• Internet infrastructure and firewall design; either commercial or custom
• Recommendations for products and services required to quickly accomplish your objectives
• Security audit results and recommendations
• Implementation of the Internet solution
• Server management design and/or implementation
• Administrator and operator training
• Custom documentation
• Fully operational and integrated Internet and security infrastructures

Internet Services Features

• A thorough analysis of your business and security requirements and potential benefits derived from utilization of the Internet
• Assistance in selecting the Web server(s) that meets your needs
• Complete firewall design and network security solution
• Implementation of Internet and firewall design including installation of required equipment and software
• Assessment, design, and implementation by experienced HP network consultants
• Creation and implementation of security policies
• Industry standard-based Internet solution
• Use of appropriate development tools for your application
• Worldwide service and support

Internet Services Benefits

• Establishment of a compelling, reliable Internet presence and effective internal use of the World Wide Web
• Timely and accurate solution design that effectively meets your companyís custom needs
• Management of your Web server using best-of-class tools like HP OpenView management software
• Security safeguards against hacking and unauthorized access to your network resulting in a significant reduction in the loss of intellectual property
• Accounting and control activities between your internal network and the Internet
• Training
• Fully operational and integrated Internet infrastructure

For more information, contact any of our worldwide sales offices or visit our web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/internet

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