巴林大学Paves Way for Digital Transformation with Seamless, Secure Campus-Wide Wi-Fi from Aruba
作为一家教育机构的IT主任，致力于提供最新的设施Eng。阿蒂亚（Attiya）需要确保超过26,000名学生和1,800名员工拥有无缝的校园无线互联网访问。
“我们希望我们的员工和学生利用流动革命，因为我们的目标是变成数字大学。高性能Wi-Fi网络将对这一愿景至关重要。” Eng说。阿蒂亚（Attiya），巴林大学IT中心主任。
Tried and Tested, Could not be Bested
阿鲁巴has been UOB’s vendor of choice right from when the University first decided to invest in a Wi-Fi solution back in 2008. At the time, a mere 60 Aruba 802.11a Access Points (APs) were sufficient to meet requirements.
“但是，随着智能手机在巴林的渗透爆炸，我们开始看到这些设备在我们的校园中变得更加普遍。我们有机会引入新的移动服务，但需要升级我们的无线基础设施。”阿蒂亚。
With a campus that sprawls over 5 sq. km in area and up to 10,000 simultaneous users on the Wi-Fi network, high-density, security, ease of installation and configuration, and rapid troubleshooting were key requirements for success.
“在我们使用Aruba以前的解决方案的七年中，我们没有一个访问点故障的实例，” Eng说。阿蒂亚。在阿鲁巴（Aruba）在巴林（Bahrain）的集成合作伙伴卡努（Kanoo IT）提供的专家支持的支持下，他和他的团队决定对大学的无线基础设施进行大修。
Expert Design Unlocks the Power of Aruba Technology
部署期间最大的挑战之一是该项目的巨大规模。必须包括80多个建筑物以进行覆盖范围，并且安全政策，大学运营时间和其他此类因素可能会阻碍使用这些建筑物。
为了克服这一点，Kanoo提出了Aruba的7200系列移动控制器的使用。利用这些功能将使大学的工程团队仅根据便利性即可安装AP，而IT团队则可以远程管理设置和配置。
The integrator’s expertise in design has also enabled UOB to realize the true potential of the powerful Aruba mobility controllers. By implementing the two controllers in Active/Standby mode rather than the traditional Master/Slave mode, Kanoo IT has enabled the University to maintain the same level of control over its wireless network even in the rare case of active controller failure.
Easy to install APs keep deployment on track
Aruba的802.11访问点的覆盖范围和高密度特征意味着安装在走廊中的AP可以为教室提供足够的覆盖范围。因此，如果需要在AP上进行任何物理维护，则可以在不中断课程中进行课程。
工程。Attiya还称赞Aruba的解决方案可容易地集成到多供应商环境中。“在Wi-Fi大修时，我们还通过不同技术供应商的开关升级了核心网络。但是，集成是无缝的，这有助于使项目越来越稳定。”他说。
High-Density Support and Seamless Roaming
An immediate benefit of the upgrade has been the improvement in data transfer speeds and the ability of each AP to handle a high-density of simultaneous connections. This ability has proved to be of vital importance in areas where students tend to congregate.
巴林大学IT中心信息网络部门主管Alabdi先生说：“我们为学生注册提供了独特的移动应用程序，在学年的这一期间，我们在一个特定领域有多达600名学生。但是，由于每个Aruba AP可以同时处理100-120的连接，因此我们以最少数量的AP来管理此峰值体积。”
阿鲁巴’s ClientMatch technology automatically connects client devices to the best possible access point. By eliminating ‘sticky clients’, the feature has enabled seamless roaming between APs without any noticeable drop in wireless network performance.
Administration and maintenance a breeze
As was the case prior to the upgrade, Aruba’s solutions greatly simplify the administration and management of the wireless network. Each of the 450 APs can be centrally monitored and controlled and even updates can be pushed out centrally without the need for manual intervention.
In the seven years that we used Aruba’s previous solution, we did not have a single instance of access point failure.
工程。阿蒂亚，Director of IT Center, University of Bahrain
此外,该解决方案支持多种数字啊f mobile device platforms. “This has been of paramount importance since we see all types of devices and mobile operating systems connecting to our network. Yet, we never see users facing challenges due to this factor,” stated Mr. Alabdi.
UOB’s confidence in its wireless network is further extended by the limited lifetime warranty that is offered on Aruba’s APs. Through its support contract with Kanoo IT, the University also enjoys same day replacement guarantees on vital components in the network.
In-built firewall addresses security requirements
安全是另一个关键领域,阿鲁巴岛的解决方案has managed to address. “Thanks to Aruba’s built-in firewall, we have a high degree of security without added complexity. Furthermore, the solution easily integrates with other security devices in our environment,” said Mr. Alabdi.
Kanoo IT还指导UOB的IT团队利用Aruba的控制者为学生，员工和客人建立单独的SSID。在这里，内置的防火墙通过根据使用策略将用户分配给适当的SSID来促进访问控制。
A Clear Plan for the Future
随着升级的第一阶段成功完成，UOB的70％的校园现在享有Wi-Fi覆盖范围。Alabdi先生说：“我们的计划是根据校园内部各个部门的要求，以阶段扩展此覆盖范围。”
他补充说：“在Aruba和Kanoo IT的持续支持下，我们期待扩大我们的网络基础架构，使其能够符合大学内的增长和使用。”
Mr. Alabdi and his team are keen to explore coverage for outdoor areas and expect that over the next two years, they will install up to 400 outdoor access points. The flexibility offered by Aruba’s platform means that such a network expansion can be easily implemented with minimal additional investment.
长期成功的伙伴关系
Reflecting on the success his organization has enjoyed with Aruba, Mr. Alabdi said, “Back in 2008, we did extensive research to implement the best Wi-Fi solution on the campus. After nearly 8 years, not only have our findings shown that Aruba was the best choice, but it has been instrumental in easing the continued growth in Wi-Fi use within our campus all these years.”
“We look forward to having Aruba and Kanoo IT help the University of Bahrain be at the forefront of wireless solutions in the region,” he concluded.
