Its standard JTF headquarters configuration is known as the core configuration and consists of five enclaves that combine to weigh well over a ton. Each enclave is made up of individual components such as laptops, computer terminals, servers, peripherals, a networking suite and supporting infrastructure. Even a slightly scaled-down version, the early-entry EE configuration with only three enclaves, is cumbersome to deploy, taking up 20 transport cases weighing 2, total pounds.
DJC2 already needed a technical refresh for its heavily used components as well as to incorporate the latest advances in cybersecurity. Like many systems today, technology advancements allowed DJC2 to be modernized so it can do more with less, meaning less bulk and more capability. The necessary SWaP reductions and enhanced cybersecurity changes were suited to be explored simultaneously because expert personnel believed the upcoming system technical refresh could accomplish both objectives.
The vision for NGE was to reduce SWaP requirements while increasing the cybersecurity posture to reach levels comparable to the latest and emerging commercial technologies, but with the ability to manage the system virtually, rather than requiring a large cadre of information technology IT support. The first consideration was to upgrade the traditional server enclave setup, but this did not provide the necessary reduction in SWaP. Another design consideration involved a converged infrastructure — meaning downsizing the compute, storage and networking capabilities to a single equipment chassis.
Since the converged infrastructure was not a viable option due to the SWaP issue, developers next explored a hyper-converged infrastructure HCI layout. HCI accomplishes two major goals of modernization — virtualizing servers in order for them to operate as individual virtual machines dedicated to specific tasks and virtualizing data to enhance security.
Virtualization compartmentalizes servers and allows operators to access and store data on dedicated secure servers offsite, which helps mitigate the potential for loss of data if the system is compromised.
The HCI also offers lowered maintenance requirements, which saves personnel and maintenance costs. Incorporating virtual machines will move much of the maintenance and management of the system out of the field.
This not only provides a cost benefit, but also provides added cyber security measures. Forward-deployed commanders will immediately see the benefits of the upgraded C2 system.
Russia and a number of Southeast Asian countries kicked off their first ever joint naval exercise along the Strait of Friday, January 14, The necessary SWaP reductions and enhanced cybersecurity changes were suited to be explored simultaneously because expert personnel believed the upcoming system technical refresh could accomplish both objectives. The vision for NGE was to reduce SWaP requirements while increasing the cybersecurity posture to reach levels comparable to the latest and emerging commercial technologies, but with the ability to manage the system virtually, rather than requiring a large cadre of information technology IT support.
The first consideration was to upgrade the traditional server enclave setup, but this did not provide the necessary reduction in SWaP. Another design consideration involved a converged infrastructure — meaning downsizing the compute, storage and networking capabilities to a single equipment chassis. Since the converged infrastructure was not a viable option due to the SWaP issue, developers next explored a hyper-converged infrastructure HCI layout. HCI accomplishes two major goals of modernization — virtualizing servers in order for them to operate as individual virtual machines dedicated to specific tasks and virtualizing data to enhance security.
Virtualization compartmentalizes servers and allows operators to access and store data on dedicated secure servers offsite, which helps mitigate the potential for loss of data if the system is compromised.
The HCI also offers lowered maintenance requirements, which saves personnel and maintenance costs. Incorporating virtual machines will move much of the maintenance and management of the system out of the field.
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