3 Infrastructure Team Setup/Proposal of

Formation
a. Network Infrastructure
 Assessment: Conduct a thorough analysis of the current network
infrastructure, considering bandwidth, latency, and security.
 Requirements Gathering: Engage with key stakeholders to understand
the network requirements for the digitization project, considering user
locations, data flow, and communication patterns.
 Design: Design a scalable and redundant network architecture, taking
into account potential future expansion.
 Implementation: Deploy routers, switches, firewalls, and other necessary
network equipment based on the design.
 Monitoring: Set up network monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Wireshark) to
track performance, identify bottlenecks, and ensure security.

b. Compute Infrastructure
 Assessment: Evaluate the current computing resources, considering CPU,
RAM, and storage capacity.
 Requirements Analysis: Collaborate with development teams to
understand resource requirements for running applications and services.
 Cloud or On-Premises: Decide whether to leverage cloud services (e.g.,
AWS, Azure) or set up on-premises servers based on cost, scalability,
and performance considerations.
 Configuration: Configure servers with appropriate operating systems,
middleware, and dependencies.

c. Data Infrastructure
 Database Selection: Select databases that align with the type of data to
be managed (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL).
 Data Storage: Set up storage solutions, considering data volume, access
patterns, and redundancy requirements.
 Backup and Recovery: Implement automated backup processes and
define recovery procedures.
 Data Security: Establish encryption mechanisms for data in transit and at
rest. Define access controls to ensure data security.

d. Integration Infrastructure
 API Integration: Design and implement APIs for seamless communication
between different services and applications.
 Middleware: Deploy middleware solutions (e.g., Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ)
to facilitate communication and data transfer.
 Integration Testing: Set up an environment for continuous integration
testing to identify and resolve issues early in the development process.
 Error Handling: Develop robust error-handling mechanisms to ensure
graceful degradation and quick issue resolution.
Additional Considerations:

Scalability:
Implement auto-scaling mechanisms for both compute and database
resources.
Redundancy and High Availability:
Incorporate redundancy in network and server configurations to minimize
the impact of failures.
Compliance:
Ensure that the infrastructure complies with relevant regulatory
requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
Documentation:
Maintain detailed documentation for the entire infrastructure setup, including
network diagrams, server configurations, and integration points.

Proposed Timeline:
Initial Setup:
Complete the initial setup of network, compute, and data infrastructure
within [specified timeframe].

Testing Phase:
Conduct thorough testing of the infrastructure, including performance testing
and security assessments.
Deployment:
Deploy the infrastructure for use by other development teams.

Responsibilities:
Network Engineer:
Lead the network infrastructure setup, including configuration and
monitoring.
System Administrator:
Oversee the configuration and maintenance of servers in the compute
infrastructure.
Database Administrator:
Manage the setup and maintenance of databases in the data infrastructure.
Integration Specialist:
Coordinate the development and testing of integration infrastructure
components.
a. Network Infrastructure Assessment:
1. Documentation Review: Examine existing documentation related to the
network infrastructure, if available. This may include network diagrams,
configuration files, and documentation of network policies.

2. Network Topology Mapping: Create or update network topology maps to

visualize the current layout of network components, including routers,
switches, firewalls, and any other networking devices.

3. Bandwidth Analysis: Use network monitoring tools to measure and

analyze bandwidth usage over a specified period. Identify peak usage
times and patterns.

4. Latency Measurement: Conduct latency tests to measure the delay in

data transmission across the network. Identify any bottlenecks or areas
with high latency.

5. Security Audit: Perform a security audit to assess the current state of

network security. This includes reviewing firewall configurations, access
control lists, and security policies.

6. Traffic Analysis: Analyze network traffic to understand communication

patterns between different devices and services. Identify any unusual or
unauthorized traffic.

7. Device Inventory: Create an inventory of network devices, including make,

model, firmware versions, and configurations. This will aid in identifying
outdated or unsupported devices.

8. Performance Metrics: Gather performance metrics for key network

devices such as routers and switches. Monitor CPU and memory usage
to identify potential resource constraints.

9. Redundancy Check: Evaluate the redundancy measures in place, such as

failover configurations and redundant network paths. Identify any single
points of failure.

10. Documentation Gap Analysis: Identify any gaps in the documentation and
information collected. This will help in determining what additional
information needs to be gathered during the assessment.

11. User Feedback: Collect feedback from end-users regarding their

experience with the current network. Identify common issues, such as
slow connectivity or frequent outages.
12. Regulatory Compliance Check: Ensure that the network infrastructure
complies with relevant regulatory requirements. This is crucial for
ensuring data protection and privacy.

Deliverables:
 Comprehensive report summarizing the findings of the assessment,
including identified strengths, weaknesses, and recommendations for
improvement.
 Updated network topology maps.
 Inventory list of network devices.

Next Steps:
Based on the assessment findings, we can proceed with designing and
implementing improvements to the network infrastructure. This might
include upgrading hardware, optimizing configurations, and implementing
additional security measures.
b. Compute Infrastructure
1. Hardware Inventory: Conduct an inventory of existing hardware,
including servers, storage devices, and any other computing resources.
Document specifications such as CPU, RAM, and storage capacity.

2. Virtualization Assessment: If virtualization is in use, assess the

virtualized environment (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V). Check the configuration,
resource allocation, and performance of virtual machines.

3. Workload Analysis: Analyze the current workloads running on servers.

Identify resource-intensive applications and assess their impact on
overall system performance.

4. Scalability Review: Evaluate the scalability of the current infrastructure.

Determine if it can accommodate the expected growth in terms of
increased user load and additional services.

5. Cloud Service Evaluation: If considering cloud services, evaluate the

suitability of cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Azure). Assess features, pricing,
and compatibility with the digitization project's requirements.

6. Operating System Assessment: Review the operating systems running

on servers. Check for updates, security patches, and overall system
health. Identify any outdated or unsupported operating systems.

7. Middleware and Dependency Analysis: Identify middleware and

dependencies required for the church's applications. Ensure that the
necessary middleware components are installed and properly configured.

8. Security Audit: Conduct a security audit on server configurations. Check

access controls, user permissions, and security policies. Address any
vulnerabilities identified during the audit.

9. Backup and Recovery Testing: Test the existing backup and recovery
mechanisms. Ensure that data can be reliably backed up and restored in
case of system failures.

10. Compliance Check: Ensure that the compute infrastructure complies with
any relevant regulatory standards (e.g., data protection regulations).
Address any compliance gaps.

11. Performance Monitoring: Implement or review performance monitoring

tools for servers. Monitor key metrics such as CPU usage, memory
utilization, and disk I/O.
12. Documentation Update: Update documentation for server configurations,
including IP addresses, hostnames, and installed software. Ensure that
documentation is accurate and up-to-date.

Deliverables:
 Comprehensive report summarizing the findings of the compute
infrastructure assessment.
 Recommendations for improvements, including hardware upgrades,
virtualization adjustments, and potential migration to the cloud.
 Updated documentation for server configurations.

Next Steps:
Based on the assessment findings, we can proceed with implementing
improvements to the compute infrastructure. This might involve upgrading
hardware, optimizing virtual machine configurations, and enhancing security
measures. Additionally, considerations for future scalability and cloud
adoption can be integrated into the planning.
c. Data Infrastructure
1. Database Inventory: Create an inventory of existing databases, including
types (relational, NoSQL), versions, and sizes. Identify the purpose of
each database and its criticality to the church's operations.

2. Data Volume and Growth Analysis: Analyze the volume of data stored in
each database and project the expected data growth over time. This
information is crucial for capacity planning.

3. Database Performance Review: Assess the performance of databases,

including response times for queries and overall system responsiveness.
Identify any bottlenecks or performance issues.

4. Data Backup and Recovery Evaluation: Evaluate the effectiveness of

current backup and recovery processes for databases. Test the
restoration of data to ensure data integrity in case of failures.

5. Security and Access Controls: Review security measures for databases,

including access controls, encryption, and authentication mechanisms.
Ensure that sensitive data is adequately protected.

6. Data Migration Considerations: If there are plans for data migration (e.g.,
moving to a different database system or version), outline the
considerations and potential challenges.

7. Scalability Assessment: Evaluate the scalability of the current data

infrastructure. Ensure that databases can handle increased loads and
data volumes without significant degradation in performance.

8. High Availability and Redundancy: Assess the high availability and

redundancy features of databases. Implement measures to minimize
downtime in case of hardware or software failures.

9. Compliance Check: Ensure that the data infrastructure complies with

relevant data protection and privacy regulations. Address any
compliance gaps identified.

10. Data Archiving and Purging: Define policies for data archiving and
purging to manage the lifecycle of data. This is particularly important for
optimizing database performance.

11. Documentation Update: Update documentation for database

configurations, including schema details, access credentials, and any
custom configurations. Ensure that documentation is accurate and up-
to-date.
12. Data Integration Points: Identify points of data integration with other
systems. Ensure seamless data flow between different components of
the digitization project.

Deliverables:
 Comprehensive report summarizing the findings of the data
infrastructure assessment.
 Recommendations for improvements, including database optimizations,
security enhancements, and considerations for future scalability.
 Updated documentation for database configurations.

Next Steps:
Based on the assessment findings, the team can proceed with implementing
improvements to the data infrastructure. This may involve optimizing
database performance, enhancing security measures, and planning for future
scalability and data migration.
d. Integration Infrastructure
1. API Inventory: Create an inventory of existing APIs, documenting their
endpoints, functionality, and usage. Identify both internal and external
APIs that are part of the church's ecosystem.

2. Middleware and Integration Tools Review: Assess the middleware and

integration tools currently in use (e.g., Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ).
Evaluate their configurations, performance, and ability to handle
message queues.

3. Data Format Standardization: Standardize data formats used in different

systems to ensure seamless communication. This includes defining
protocols (e.g., JSON, XML) and message structures.

4. API Security Audit: Conduct a security audit on existing APIs. Check for
proper authentication mechanisms, encryption, and access controls.
Address any security vulnerabilities identified.

5. Error Handling Mechanisms: Review and enhance error handling

mechanisms within the integration infrastructure. Ensure that errors are
logged, and appropriate notifications are sent for quick issue resolution.

6. Integration Testing Environment: Set up a dedicated environment for

integration testing. This environment should replicate the production
environment as closely as possible.

7. Performance Testing: Conduct performance testing on integration points

to identify bottlenecks and optimize the flow of data between different
components.

8. Documentation Update: Update documentation for integration points,

including API documentation, middleware configurations, and integration
protocols. Ensure that documentation is accurate and up-to-date.

9. Version Control for APIs: Implement version control for APIs to manage
changes without disrupting existing integrations. Clearly document
versioning policies.

10. Message Queue Monitoring: Implement monitoring tools for message

queues to track message delivery, identify delays, and ensure the
reliability of asynchronous communication.

11. Service Level Agreements (SLAs): Define SLAs for integration points,
specifying expected response times and error resolution timelines.
Communicate SLAs to relevant stakeholders.
12. Documentation on Integration Patterns: Document common integration
patterns used in the church's systems. This can serve as a reference for
developers working on new integrations.

Deliverables:
 Comprehensive report summarizing the findings of the integration
infrastructure assessment.
 Recommendations for improvements, including enhancements to API
security, error handling, and performance optimization.
 Updated documentation for integration points.

Next Steps:
Based on the assessment findings, the team can proceed with implementing
improvements to the integration infrastructure. This may involve refining API
security measures, optimizing message queues, and ensuring that
documentation is comprehensive for future development efforts.