1. Database Design Proposalfor NOMO Auto Group teamSOLUTIONS Martin Castner, Bryant Crone, Mike Holden, Brianna Malcolmson, & Josh Wentz 1 October 26, 2009

2. teamSOLUTIONS 2 teamSOLUTIONS

3. project manager Josh Wentz 3

4. existingPROBLEMS DE-CENTRALIZED each of the dealer’s inventory information is contained within their own location and is not centrally located for distribution using an Excel spreadsheet at each dealership INACCESSIBLE if one person has the spreadsheet open and is entering data, others can’t get access to it people will save personal copies of the spreadsheet for their own use STATIC go and actually find the car to double check spending too much time and money making phone calls and faxing inventory sheets between dealerships Not all of the salespeople update the spreadsheets at each location in a timely manner update the main spreadsheet at the end of each month INSECURE every employee should not be able to access certain information SUSCEPTIBLE TO INPUT ERRORS forgetting to go back and enter data into it or entering incorrectly = inaccurate data COMPLICATED dealership doesn’t really have anyone who specializes in the spreadsheets who can show us how to efficiently work with them 4 ANALYZEDESIGN DOCUMENT DEVELOP teamSOLUTIONS

5. existingPROBLEMS 5 projectSOLUTIONS ANALYZEDESIGN DOCUMENT DEVELOP teamSOLUTIONS

6. projectSOLUTIONS CENTRALIZED database housed in one location each of the dealer's inventory listing of all automobiles currently owned by NOMO & dealership location ACCESSIBLE many people can access the database at the same time employees from each location can access the same database REAL-TIME database is automatically updated throughout each location as soon as someone inputs information up to date inventory up to date sales information SECURE keep each individual’s commission private none of the salespeople know what other salespeople are making in terms of commission SAFEGUARDS INPUT ERRORS check in the system to maintain data integrity if employee enter a wrong amount for a car we receive USER-FRIENDLY streamlined & integrated: login, input, compiled 6 ANALYZEDESIGN DOCUMENT DEVELOP teamSOLUTIONS

7. projectSOLUTIONS CHOICES 7 ANALYZEDESIGN DOCUMENT DEVELOP teamSOLUTIONS

8. database administrator Bryant Crone 8

9. databaseSOLUTIONS NEW DATABASE Structure How it relates to original spreadsheet Will directly relate to company needs 9 ANALYZEDESIGN DOCUMENT DEVELOP teamSOLUTIONS

10. 10 Entity-Relationship Diagram

11. web developer Martin Castner 11

12. webSOLUTIONS LOGIN PROCESS WEB INTERFACE Anyone, anywhere, from any computer with security access can view the database through a web browser SECURITY Mock-Up Examples… 12 ANALYZEDESIGN DOCUMENT DEVELOP teamSOLUTIONS

13. Sortable Columns Simple Search 13 teamSOLUTIONS

14. Simpler Data Entry 14 teamSOLUTIONS

15. Customizable Reports 15 teamSOLUTIONS

16. security director Brianna Malcolmson 16

18. Each employee of NOMO Auto Group needs access to different parts of the database.

19. Data needs to be protected from employees who do not need to access it.

20. Data needs to be protected from outsiders trying to attack the system and alter data.

21. Secrecy, Integrity, Availability…securitySOLUTION 17 teamSOLUTIONS

23. Each employee is assigned a user account name and password.

24. To access the database they will need to enter their user-name and password.

25. Permissions assigned to each user group

26. DBA assigns and updates permissions exclusivelysecuritySOLUTION 18 teamSOLUTIONS

27. USER TYPE CONTACT INFO GROSS SALES, COMMISSIONS ALL SALES INDIVIDUAL/ PERSONAL SALES INVENTORY DBA Y Y Y Y Y CEO/MANAGER OF SALES Y Y Y Y Y GENERAL MANAGER/ OPERATIONS MANAGER Y Y Y Y Y SALES PERSON Y N N Y Y USER DATA READ PERMISSIONS: Y/N? securitySOLUTION 19 teamSOLUTIONS

28. USER TYPE CONTACT INFO GROSS SALES, COMMISSIONS ALL SALES INDIVIDUAL/ PERSONAL SALES INVENTORY DBA Y Y Y Y Y CEO/MANAGER OF SALES Y Y N N Y GENERAL MANAGER/ OPERATIONS MANAGER Y N N N Y SALES PERSON Y N N Y N USER DATA WRITE PERMISSIONS: Y/N? securitySOLUTION 20 teamSOLUTIONS

30. After five minutes of inactivity, the system will log the user out automatically.

31. Both are controls to prevent unauthorized access in the case of a user forgetting to log out after use.

32. If a user forgets their password they must request a new one by answering their secret question

33. Passwords are encrypted and stored in the database.securitySOLUTION 21 teamSOLUTIONS

34. business relations director Mike Holden 22

35. businessSOLUTION Business Relations Director potential business impacts Company to client liason Business Relations Director Company to client liason How will the database impact NOMO's business process? Improve management issues Streamline current processes Improve Inventory control Track sales precision Accessible salesperson contact information Other Business Process Benefits Will provide training to NOMO employees once the system is implemented 23 teamSOLUTIONS

36. the X factor team  SOLUTIONS 24

37. theXfactor DESIGN User-Friendly Design Visually Appealing Interface ACCESS Automatic compilation of sales report Real-time view of summary for board to view at any time SUPPORT Business Relations Director is there for you Liason: Client to Company Security vulnerability scanning on a monthly basis Software update checking daily On going tech support (24hr/day) 25 What makes us unique? teamSOLUTIONS

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39. QUESTIONS? teamSOLUTIONS Martin Castner, Bryant Crone, Mike Holden, Brianna Malcolmson, & Josh Wentz 27