Choosing A Network

Choosing A Network

1. Cost of Network - The initial purchasing of the equipment.

2. Size of the organisation - Needs can range from a small LAN to a global WAN.

3. How the system will be used - What type of applications do the user require?

4. Existing system needs to integrate - Networks are not developed from scratch but need to integrate with the current system.

5. Performance in terms of reliability - Different parts of the organisation may require different performance requirements.

6. Security issues - Restrictions on access to the internet, programs and data.