PARIS - GLOBAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

UNCLAS PARIS 000350

SIPDIS

DEPT FOR IRM/OPS/ENM, IRM/OPS/MSO, IRM/OPS/PMA, EUR/EX/IRM
FRANKFURT FOR RIMC

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AMGT ACOA CMGT ANET KRIM AGIT
SUBJECT: PARIS - GLOBAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
MODERNIZATION - UNCLASSIFIED (GITM-U) - NETWORK DESIGN
MARSEILLE

REF: A. STATE 9748, B. PARIS 0106, C. 04 STATE 271051


1. Paris greatly appreciates efforts that GITM-U, MSO and
ENM network engineers have put into designing the upgrade to
OpenNet Plus in Paris and Marseille.


2. However, while there may not be indications of excessive
or frequent circuit outages between Marseille and Paris (per
ref A),the fact remains that without a local domain
controller in Marseille users there will not be able to
logon and perform any type of work during an outage or
network latency problem. Marseille performs all consular
operations for southern France and Monaco. Even minimal
outage periods have a serious impact on the consulate's
ability to check passports, issue visas or do name checks,
etc. The number of system users should not be a
consideration. Consulate General Marseille has a vital role
to play in diplomatic and consular operations in France and
a significant public clientele benefits from its operations.


3. Since cost should not be a factor, Paris strongly
believes that it would be prudent to install a domain
controller in Marseille to allow some operations to continue
during any outage that might occur. If necessary, equipment
can be made available from existing Paris stock. Potential
cost savings could be realized by doing this now rather than
later when another installation team would have to be
scheduled to travel to post.


4. Post requests that the Department (MSO and ENM)
reconsider the network design for Marseille to include a
domain controller now.

Wolff