Network Consultation
Introduction to Networking
June 19, 2016
Network Design
DesignIT has requested the consideration of all interconnected devices and wiring, along with speeds, for best performance. I recommend using a Local Area Network (LAN) design to efficiently fulfill this request. According to Agarwal & Tayal (2009), “The main reason for designing a LAN is to share resources such as disks, printers, programs, and data. It also enables the exchange of information.” Using a server based LAN, DesignIT can manage its six computers through by accessing the main computer from the three servers which can be located in the server room as indicated on the design layout. There are several advantages of LAN such as: * It allows for a large number of users to access data from a single memory. * Files are stored on single memory. * The processing can be done by numerous of users simultaneously. * Low cost. * Resource sharing. * Every device can communicate with any other device. * Independent devices are interconnected with high degree
Compared to other area networks, the LAN is ideal for being used in a small area such as an office building. LAN has the lowest error rates, highest speed in transmission and uses the most inexpensive equipment such as Ethernet and token rings.
Network Architecture DesignIT is a small business that is expanding and requires additional workstations. As the company continues to grow, there is a natural expectation to increase its performance, uptime requirements, and its need to remain flexible and scalable. The implementation of appropriate architecture becomes critical when planning architecture of a project. In the layout of the DesignIT, the company is planning to add six more computers, the request and the services of these workstations can be managed easily by using the client-server architecture.