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Choosing a Network
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- 1Cost of a network1. Initial purchasing of equipment (server, training, staffing, hardware and cabling)
2. Maintenance costs
3. Size of the available budget will determine what can be done, e.g. fibreoptic cable is faster but is also more expensive - 2Size of the organisation1. Needs can range from a small LAN to a global WAN
2. Some communications media are limited to the distance they have to travel
3. Amount of data processing required must also be considered - 3Security Issues1. How secret the data is
2. Steps need to be taken to keep hackers out
3. Appropriate security needs to be in place to protect personal/customer data - 4How the system will be used1. What type of applications do users require?
2. Will they need large data storage?
3. From where will they operate the network? (home, office or remote access) - 5Performance required1. Performance in terms of: speed, cost, usability and reliability
2. Different parts of the organisation may have different performance requirements - 6Existing systems1. More often systems are not developed from scratch and need to fit in with existing systems
2. It must support any peripherals already in use, e.g. bar code readers, printers etc.
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- A Level Topic 1 Fichas sobre Choosing a Network, creado por Caitlin Carr el 11/05/2015.
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