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As Agicap continues to grow, establishing a reliable and secure network in our new Italy office was essential to support our expanding team and operations. The primary goals were to ensure:
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-**🔒 Security:** Protect sensitive company data and maintain compliance with industry standards.
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-**📈 Scalability:** Accommodate future growth without frequent overhauls.
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-**⚡ Performance:** Provide fast and stable connections for both wired and wireless devices.
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-**🛠️ Manageability:** Simplify network administration and monitoring for our IT team.
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-**Security:** Protect sensitive company data and maintain compliance with industry standards.
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-**Scalability:** Accommodate future growth without frequent overhauls.
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-**Performance:** Provide fast and stable connections for both wired and wireless devices.
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-**Manageability:** Simplify network administration and monitoring for our IT team.
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Achieving these objectives required a thoughtful approach to network design, leveraging cutting-edge technology to create a foundation that supports our business needs today and tomorrow.
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## **🔧 Crafting the Solution: How It Was Done**
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### **1️⃣ Establishing a Secure Foundation with Fortinet Firewall**
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Security is the cornerstone of any robust network. We deployed a **Fortinet 100F Firewall**, configured with VLAN 5 dedicated to management. This firewall acts as the gatekeeper, controlling traffic between our internal network and the external internet. By segmenting the network into VLANs, we ensured that sensitive management traffic remains isolated and protected from potential threats.
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Security is the cornerstone of any robust network. We deployed a **Fortinet 100F Firewall**: this firewall acts as the gatekeeper, controlling traffic between our internal network and the external internet. By segmenting the network into VLANs, we ensured that sensitive management traffic remains isolated and protected from potential threats.
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### **2️⃣ Seamless Connectivity with Meraki Switching**
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To manage internal communications efficiently, we integrated a **Meraki Switch (VLAN 10)** into the network. This switch facilitates high-speed connections across the office, handling everything from data transfers to device management. Its intuitive interface allows for easy monitoring and configuration, ensuring that our network remains optimized for performance and reliability.
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To manage internal communications efficiently, we integrated a **Cisco Meraki Switch** into the network. This switch facilitates high-speed connections across the office, handling everything from data transfers to device management.
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### **3️⃣ Comprehensive Wireless Coverage with Meraki Access Points**
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Providing robust wireless connectivity was paramount for accommodating our diverse range of devices. We installed multiple **Meraki WiFi Hotspots (VLAN 10)** strategically throughout the office to ensure seamless coverage. These access points support various SSIDs tailored to different user groups, including:
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Providing robust wireless connectivity was paramount for accommodating our diverse range of devices. We installed multiple **Meraki WiFi Hotspots** strategically throughout the office to ensure seamless coverage. These access points support various SSIDs tailored to different user groups, including:
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-**🖥️ AGC-USERS (VLAN 20):** For employees accessing internal resources.
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-**📱 AGC-MOBILE (VLAN 40):** For mobile devices requiring secure connections.
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-**👥 GUEST (VLAN 60):** For visitors needing internet access without compromising internal security.
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-**USERS:** For employees accessing internal resources.
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-**MOBILE:** For mobile devices requiring secure connections.
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-**GUEST:** For visitors needing internet access without compromising internal security.
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### **4️⃣ Efficient Device Management and Segmentation with VLANs**
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Network segmentation through VLANs was instrumental in maintaining organization and security:
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-**VLAN 5 (MGMT-Firewall):** Manages firewall configurations and network administration.
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-**VLAN 10 (MGMT-Meraki):** Oversees Meraki switch operations and device management.
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-**VLAN 91 (PRINTER):** Connects network printers, segregating them from other traffic for enhanced security.
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This segmentation not only enhances security by limiting access based on roles but also optimizes network performance by reducing congestion and managing traffic efficiently.
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Ensuring a stable and high-speed internet connection was achieved by integrating a **Radbox (COLT)** with a dedicated uplink. This setup provides the necessary bandwidth and reliability to support our operations, enabling smooth communication and data transfer across the office.
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## **📊 How It’s Working: The Results**
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The successful installation of the network in our new Italy office has brought numerous benefits:
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-**🔒 Enhanced Security:** With robust firewall protection and VLAN segmentation, our network is well-defended against external threats and internal vulnerabilities.
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-**📈 Scalability:** The modular design allows us to effortlessly add more devices and expand the network as our team grows.
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-**⚡ Improved Performance:** High-speed switches and strategically placed access points ensure that all employees enjoy fast and reliable connectivity.
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-**🛠️ Simplified Management:** Advanced tools and centralized management systems make monitoring and maintaining the network straightforward for our IT team.
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-**😊 User Satisfaction:** Employees experience seamless connectivity across wired and wireless devices, boosting productivity and satisfaction.
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-**Enhanced Security:** With robust firewall protection and VLAN segmentation, our network is well-defended against external threats and internal vulnerabilities.
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-**Improved Performance:** High-speed switches and strategically placed access points ensure that all employees enjoy fast and reliable connectivity.
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-**Simplified Management:** Advanced tools and centralized management systems make monitoring and maintaining the network straightforward for our IT team.
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-**User Satisfaction:** Employees experience seamless connectivity across wired and wireless devices, boosting productivity and satisfaction.
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# **🤖 Automating Infrastructure and Enhancing Security with Terraform: My Projects at Agicap**
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# **🤖 Automating Infrastructure with Terraform**
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Managing complex infrastructures manually can be time-consuming, error-prone, and difficult to scale. Terraform, with its **Infrastructure as Code (IaC)** approach, offers a powerful solution to automate and manage infrastructure reliably. By codifying our infrastructure, we achieved:
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Additionally, integrating Terraform with our **security tools** ensured that our infrastructure adhered to the highest standards.
### **1️⃣ Efficient Management of Azure Resources**
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I developed comprehensive **Terraform modules** tailored for Azure, enabling automated deployment and management of resources such as virtual networks, storage accounts, and compute instances. These modules encapsulated best practices, ensuring that deployments were efficient and aligned with organizational standards.
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**📈 Results:**
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Using Terraform, I integrated **HashiCorp Vault** into our infrastructure. This setup facilitated secure storage, access, and management of secrets. By automating Vault's deployment and configuration, we ensured the highest levels of security.
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