• Security-A primary goal of all network upgrades is to improve security. The proposed stadium network will include firewalls, filtering, and an intrusion detection system (IDS) to protect it from access by unauthorized users. The services will be protected using a data center server farm.
• Manageability-The stadium management company does not want to increase the number of IT personnel to support the new network. Therefore, the network must be easy to manage and maintain. A network is easier to manage when networking standards are used during the design and installation. A management application is needed to provide the IT department with reports and alerts to help it support the network. Additionally, training for the stadium IT staff is required to manage and maintain the proposed network.