In support of the top three priorities, SSC must renew several core foundational elements, which are key building blocks required for the transformation of the GC’s IT infrastructure. Domain Name Services (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DCHP), and IP Address Management (IPAM) infrastructure, collectively known as DDI, are three of the core foundation elements that must be renewed.
Several of SSC’s partners have previously implemented third-party DDI and DNS solutions; however the contracts are split amongst various vendors without the possibility of easy consolidation. As SSC transitions to a single network and consolidated light out data centres, a national DDI infrastructure is paramount. In the future, DDI infrastructure will be a key in the delivery of online service for Canadians.
SSC needs the replacement technology to decrease time spent managing the DNS/DHCP infrastructure, decrease operational costs, decrease reoccurring maintenance costs, increase control, increase security and overall improve the service and stability of its DDI infrastructure. SSC has determined that an appliance based DDI solution that centrally manages IP Address Management (IPAM), DNS and DHCP services is the optimal way to accomplish these goals. The solution must also address the following: automated upgrades, centralized management, support and full management of IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DHCP, DNSSEC and IPAM. The solution must also integrate with existing infrastructure which includes BIND servers, Microsoft DDNS servers, and VMware / Hyper-V hypervisors to maximize the cost savings and operational gains.
