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SEPLEU: IT built from scratch and managed from day one

A server on its own is not an infrastructure. In 2021, SEPLEU received server, Active Directory, VPN firewall, two-layer backup and Wi-Fi as one whole, managed under IT Unlimited.

Updated 17 October 20262 min read

More than 10 workstations · support contract · remote, on-site and phone support

At a glance

For decision-makers short on time.

  • 01In 2021 SEPLEU had its entire IT infrastructure built from scratch by DataRoad.
  • 02Dell PowerEdge server, Active Directory, firewall with VPN, NAS and off-site backups, and Wi-Fi.
  • 03DataRoad now manages it all under an annual IT Unlimited contract.
In this article

A server on its own is not an infrastructure: without identities, a firewall and backup, the first mistake or failure stops the organisation. In 2021, SEPLEU (the Union of Graduate Educators and Teachers) chose DataRoad - IT Services and Consulting to build its entire IT infrastructure from scratch and then manage it under an annual IT Unlimited contract. The project brought together a server, identity management, perimeter security, two-tier backup, Wi-Fi and monitoring into a coherent whole, in which each element reinforces the others.

Project overview

FieldDetail
ClientSEPLEU: Union of Graduate Educators and Teachers
SectorCompanies and offices
Year2021
ScopeBusiness wireless network, firewall and security, servers and infrastructure, IT Unlimited

Components installed

  • Dell PowerEdge server Running Windows Server 2019.
  • Active Directory Centralised management of users and permissions.
  • Firewall with VPN Secure remote access.
  • Backup NAS With additional remote off-site copies.
  • Wireless network Throughout the premises.
  • Monitoring and alerting Across the entire infrastructure.

Why a server on its own is not enough

Each component closes off a different risk:

  1. Without Active Directory, access is scattered and hard to audit.
  2. Without a firewall and VPN, remote access is exposed.
  3. Without two-tier backup: local NAS and off-site copy, data is at the mercy of a hardware failure, but also of a fire or theft on the premises.

Designed as a whole, SEPLEU’s environment has followed security and continuity best practice from day one.

Ongoing management under IT Unlimited

After installation, DataRoad maintains the entire infrastructure through IT Unlimited:

  • Support On-site, remote and by telephone.
  • Scope Workstations, Wi-Fi, printing and servers.
  • Connectivity Management of internet connections.
  • Operations Ongoing monitoring, alerting and reporting.

Results

  • Infrastructure aligned with best practice Security and continuity built in from the start.
  • Controlled access Centralised in Active Directory.
  • Protected data Local and off-site copies.
  • Prevention Faults dealt with before they affect the union.

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