@article{MAKHILLJEAS201914917759, title = {Design and Implementation of Electronic Infrastructure for Academic Establishment}, journal = {Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences}, volume = {14}, number = {9}, pages = {2916-2927}, year = {2019}, issn = {1816-949x}, doi = {jeasci.2019.2916.2927}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1816-949x&doi=jeasci.2019.2916.2927}, author = {Omar and}, keywords = {Intranet,computer network,network design,network simulation,building,simulation}, abstract = {Most establishments including academic institutions under goes the lengthy process of study-based document handling such as direct mailing, indexing and tracking. This daily task is time consuming and resource-intensive. Using a private network dedicated for such document management would benefit the establishment increasing operational efficiency. In this study, the Information and Communication Engineering (ICE) Department was used as a model to determine the requirements needed to build the intranet network. A packet tracer simulator was used to build a virtual intranet architecture.Then the simulation report was examined to ensure optimum functionality. Upon establishing a stable behavior an intranet infrastructure building commenced using the available hardware components and software.The system architecture was based on Windows 2012R2 server to manage 3 separated sub-networks connected to three switches and one router. Running the intranet for one semester proved its success in providing a fast, cheap and simplified service for all department needs. The accomplished system is a step forward to achieve a full electronic department in scientific establishments.} }