...actually possible, but in addition to shared overload, speed can usually be restricted by the cable company’s connection to the Internet. Cable Internet access is competitive with DSL. * PROS: Fast for the value * CONS: Initial cost and limitations of available locations. FiOS FiOS stands for Fiber Optic Service that connects to the Internet using light over an optical network. In your home, you still connect your computer through copper wiring. The advantage of FiOS is that it can provide higher speeds than traditional copper wire connections such as DSL or cable. Some Internet providers offer multiple options, depending on the area you are in. More populated areas are more likely to have FiOS available. Check with your phone company or Internet provider for more information. * PROS: operates at speed of light * CONS: limited to one provider (Verizon) and not available in all areas Of course, a lot depends on your actual Internet Service Provider. Here is a good resource to dig through when choosing the Internet Access type for your business: * ISPcompared.com gives you the edge when it comes to comparing Internet service providers. We assist you by providing useful tools, user reviews, and user submitted ratings. ISPcompared.com helps make finding a faster more affordable ISP quick, easy,...
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...Samuel Jacobson Comp Lit Prof. Sargent 2/27/15 Pros and Cons of a Computer Oriented Society Computers have vastly improved almost every aspect of human lives. Computers are capable of almost anything now a days and this power is taken great advantage of by our society. Computers make communication very easy and accessible to everyone. Any time in the day access to a computer and the internet is available. The textbook references the ability to bank online, which saves a lot of time for citizens who would normally have to drive to a bank and wait in line. These tasks can be done in minutes or less with computers. The textbook also references going to school online, shopping online, designing products and being able to test them with software capable of using physics. The pros are increasing in number every day because we advance so much in computers. Almost everything about a computer is a positive thing because they make tasks in daily life so much easier. Although there are so many positive things about computers there are a few cons that come along with those. There are security risks within networks and people attempt to hack into information that does not belong to them and steal it. This information includes bank account info and identity theft is possible through infiltration of a network using computers. Others will use viruses and malware in an attempt to keep track of what a user is searching and even typing to gain access to certain accounts that user has. Privacy...
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...wireless network has grown in the past 5 years. Ethernet vs. Wireless in todays’ World Ethernet would be referred to as your wired home network or your land line. The wireless network would be most commonly addressed as a Wi-Fi network system. Both the Ethernet and Wi-Fi connect you to internet services. However; the Ethernet service is much faster than the Wi-Fi service of speeds more than 1000 Mbps. The cost of the Ethernet network is much more expensive than the Wi-Fi because you have the coaxial cables that have to be installed all around the networks as opposed to Wi-Fi which is very easy to set up and the cost of setting up is very low. There are some pros and cons to having one connection over the other. The pros in Ethernet are more reliable, faster connection and transfers data at super speeds. On the other hand the pro of wireless network gives you more freedom to be mobile with no cables to connect even though its speed is a bit slower than...
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...Remote Access Control Policy Definition Introduction to Information Security Remote access is the ability to log onto a network from a distant location. Generally, this implies a computer, a modem, and some remote access software to connect to the network. Whereas remote control refers to taking control of another computer, remote access means that the remote computer actually becomes a full-fledged host on the network. The remote access software dials in directly to the network server. The only difference between a remote host and workstations connected directly to the network is slower data transfer speeds. The purpose of a remote access policy is to define the standard connection to the company’s network from any remote host, untrusted host and remote network, including untrusted hosts on the company’s intranet. These standards are designed to minimize the potential exposure to the company’s from damages, which may result from unauthorized use of the company’s resources. At the main location, a set switches and routers are interconnected to from a Wide Area Network. The switches can be connected in different topologies. All remote users must follow the security requirements set forth in the standard for the company’s remote host accessing Information Technology Resources prior to such access, as well as any guidelines, procedures or other requirements issued by the Information Technology Department. Within the virtual private network multiple Virtual Private Network routers...
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...have been around since the start of the internet and telephone service providers preceding them but the concept has always been there. The basic premise behind net neutrality is that it is a means to ensure that the internet is for the common good of the people ensuring freedom to browse the web however the consumer pleases. The general consensus for the majority of United States citizens is that net neutrality benefits them. It is believed that without net neutrality, that big ISPs will now be free to please stockholders by driving up profits through being able to charge the customer for the specific...
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...The idea of net neutrality has been around since the invention of the telegram and telephone system. This idea of neutrality led to the passage of the Communications Act of 1934 which regulates telecommunications by prohibiting preferential treatment and unfair consumer costs (The Communications Act of 1934). However, the term “net neutrality” as it pertains to the internet was first used by Tim Wu in 2003 in his article “Network Neutrality, Broadband Discrimination” (Wu, 2003). In March of 2005, the concept became more well known when the internet service provider (ISP) Madison River Communications was caught blocking all of its subscribers from using a voice over internet protocol (VoIP) service called Vonage. The company blocked this service because their own telecommunications service was competing against Vonage’s lower prices, made possible by utilizing customers’ internet connections instead of telephone lines (Ante & Crockett, 2005). Vonage made a complaint to the FCC, and Madison River Communications had to pay a $15,000 fine (Regan, 2005). Later in 2005, the FCC released an internet policy statement, which outlined support for an early version of net neutrality. This statement was meant to “encourage broadband deployment and preserve and promote the open and interconnected nature of the public Internet” by adopting the following principles: • allowing consumers access to the lawful internet content of their choice, • allowing consumers access to run applications...
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... Abstract This paper will be identifying, analyzing, and explaining five likely threat/vulnerabilities for the scenario given. I will go into detail on what you should do to lower the risk or vulnerability. The last thing I will talk about in this paper is what you should do to try and make it better and more secure. There are definitely some potential risks and vulnerabilities with the given scenario. The first one to point out would be that they are using Windows Vista. Another issue is the VPN connection with the laptops. Issue number three would be the servers. The fourth problem I foresee is back up. The final problem I see in the network is with the ISP. This is not a very old and outdated OS, since Microsoft is still supporting it, but there are more vulnerabilities with using Vista as opposed to Windows 7. Windows 7 is also more versatile, it is able to be run on more than just desktops unlike Vista. Windows 7 is able to be used on laptops, desktops, and netbooks which Vista cannot be used on all of those. Windows 7 puts all of the security notifications and other system problems in one place unlike Vista where you have to search through the control panel to find things. Windows 7 you just go to the action center. The likelihood of there being a serious security issue with windows Vista is low for right now. Once they take Vista off of support it can possibly open up new ways...
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...Unit 5 IP – A Managers Guide Aaron Shaw American Intercontinental University Abstract To follow we will create a managers guide for new and incoming managers in a new Internet Service Provider or ISP. The intent of our guide is lay out expectations for new managers to be successful in the company and specifically address planning, organizing, leadership, control and the external environment. Section1 - The External Environment As a manager at Just Web Inc you will play an important role in assessing the external environment. It will be important for you to understand your role in the customer’s needs through these assessments. Theses assessments will give you a baseline to start all projects as well as recognize a need for change prior to losing market share to other ISP’s. It is written “that to remain competitive they must explicitly manage their intellectual resources and capabilities” (Zack,N.D.) At Just Web Inc we will periodically assess the external environment to stay relevant in our business plan, structure, and methodology. To complete these periodic assessments we will use the strategic management process. This process is a six step process that you will use to identify goals, complete external and internal (SWOT) analysis, formulate a strategy, implement strategies, and then evaluate the results (Robbins & Coulter, 2009). Once this plan is developed it will give a path or process for the analysis, formulation, and implementation of our plan...
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...functional, divisional, and matrix. Essentially, the organizational structure creates a business hierarchy to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the business operate in different ways so there is no one size fits all solution every business should choose for an organizational structure. You can, however, determine which of the most common structures works for your business. 2.Pros: 1.Emails is essentially free! 2.It is fast! 3. People don’t have to be present to receive the email. 4.Files and images can be attached to email. 5.Multiple copies of a message can be sent to a group of people. 6.A carbon copy of an email can be sent. 7.You can request proof of a receipt or proof of the email being copied. 8.Messages can be prepared in advanced and saved until you are ready to send them. Cons: 1.Both you and the person receiving the email must have an email address and access to a computer or device that can access the internet. 2.If you don’t know the email address of the other person then you can’t send them a message. 3.Some people change their email addresses fairly often as they switch ISPs or jobs. 4.Spam is a big problem up to 2/3 of mails sent are spam. 5.People can waste company time at work by sending emails to friendly instead of working. 6.When you are on holiday, your email box can become full and extra messages might not get stored. 7.You may have to wait a long time to get a reply. 8.Email attachment can contain viruses....
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...critical equipment fails, or a configuration file gets corrupted. First I will talk about the equipment needed to make a small business network function, with minimal errors. Next I will explain the pros and cons to managing a small business network. Lastly I will talk about what I recommend for a small business network. To start the body off, I will be explaining what equipment is needed to start a small business network. First we have our routers and switches. Routers perform many functions, one of which is serving as a firewall. Computers have tens of thousands of ports, or "doors" as this essay will refer to them as. Without a firewall, all the doors on the computer are unlocked and available for anyone to use. Anyone could be your brother sending an email, or hacker from Indonesia using your computer to send SPAM. Firewall's will recognize all the doors your computer isn't using and lock them, so no one can use the doors, unless you know the password for the firewall. Routers also have various other functions, which may or may not be used by businesses; it all depends on your application. Switches take one internet connection and split it into many connections. Fore example, if you have a cable modem and you want six computers online, you will need to get six IP addresses from your ISP and use a switch to split the one incoming connection. An IP address is like a street address, one per computer or connection to the internet. Switches can also be used as device for connecting...
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...Government Intervention and Internet Regulation Internet is a global network that connects millions of computers together and allows people to communicate and share information with each other in an effective and easy way. It has become the most widely used means of communications of recent times. “The number of U.S. homes with one or more personal computers increased by 16% (in 1995) to about 38 million households, up from 33 million in 1994 and 25 million in 1993” (Fox 9). “Along with that staggering stat, the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science has reported that 95% of the public has access to the Internet” (“Free Essay”). Internet is filled with a lot of information on almost every topic in the world and anyone can access that information anytime he or she wants and most often that information is available for free. The very fact that everything is so easily available over the internet has become a cause of great concern because people can access information that they are not supposed to view. This has given the rise to a great debate over the use internet regulation versus the concept of net neutrality. “Internet regulation is basically restricting or controlling access to certain aspects or information” (“Internet Regulation”). The proponents of regulation argue that some form of government intervention is necessary to keep a check on the information people access over the internet because that information might be a source of harm for the society...
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...critical equipment fails, or a configuration file gets corrupted. First I will talk about the equipment needed to make a small business network function, with minimal errors. Next I will explain the pros and cons to managing a small business network. Lastly I will talk about what I recommend for a small business network. To start the body off, I will be explaining what equipment is needed to start a small business network. First we have our routers and switches. Routers perform many functions, one of which is serving as a firewall. Computers have tens of thousands of ports, or "doors" as this essay will refer to them as. Without a firewall, all the doors on the computer are unlocked and available for anyone to use. Anyone could be your brother sending an email, or hacker from Indonesia using your computer to send SPAM. Firewall's will recognize all the doors your computer isn't using and lock them, so no one can use the doors, unless you know the password for the firewall. Routers also have various other functions, which may or may not be used by businesses; it all depends on your application. Switches take one internet connection and split it into many connections. Fore example, if you have a cable modem and you want six computers online, you will need to get six IP addresses from your ISP and use a switch to split the one incoming connection. An IP address is like a street address, one per computer or connection to the internet. Switches can also be used as device for connecting...
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...that is about as useful as an ejector seat on a helicopter. The changes in operating systems, network environments, and user expectations generally make software programs out of date faster than the copyright runs out (Wikipedia). A law that has been proposed is the U.S. Uniform Computer Information Transaction Act (UCITA); this law is very controversial in that it grants extensive rights to companies. Under this proposed law the companies would be able to shut down unauthorized software copiers without court involvement. This law is similar to Title II of the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act and the Online Copyright Infringement Liability Limitation Act in that it allows the copyright holder to demand the internet service provider (ISP)...
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...1.1 Pros and Cons Pros: 1. Pre-rendered visualizations are usually of optimum quality; photo-realism is achievable 2. These images are scalable; Billboard sized images can be generated with no loss in quality. Cons: 1.Increased overhead; Additional, expensive hardware/software and training is required, if done in house 2. Architectural visualization is its own process; Production not easily integrated into your existing workflow. 3. Significant and costly rendering times. Dependent upon required resolution, rendering times can exceed several days. Similarly, static animations can take a week or better to render on a workstation. Render farms can charge as much 4. Not easily editable. 5. Static images and animations may not fulfill clients’ expectations. 6. Changes/re-renders costly. 7. Additional views incur additional cost. https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/revit-products/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2015/ENU/Revit-DocumentPresent/files/GUID-768A1568-3353-4F67-AADF-54050C498EA4-htm.html 2.2 Definition and Description Rendering is the process of applying materials, textures, lighting, and shading to three dimensional models in an effort to produce lifelike images. Traditional pre-renders are static in nature and demands a very lengthy process. Using specialized rendering engines, three dimensional models can be rendered in real-time, that is, upon viewing. This alternative results in an interactive environment and immersive experience. 3. Pros and cons Pros:...
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...the content of the legislation. Net Neutrality in the United States has been an increasingly heated issue since the Internet blossomed. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has power to regulate "interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories" (FCC, n.d.). It would, therefore, seem a natural fit to include the Internet as another means of regulated communication. Currently, FCC regulations shape Net Neutrality more than laws. However, the FCC has recently been deemed by the court to lack the authority to enforce Net Neutrality. It's Open Internet Order, a set of policies prohibiting the blocking or charging of services by ISPs, was largely struck down in early 2014 in the ruling of Verizon v. Federal Communications Commission (Weil, 2014). The reasoning of the court was that the FCC cannot regulate the broadband providers because they are defined as data services, not telecommunication services. Since that ruling, the FCC has been considering policies involving tiered Internet access, but has yet to act. Since the court struck down FCC rule of network neutrality, there have been several attempts to enact laws regarding Net Neutrality. These include: • S. 1981, The Open Internet Preservation Act • H.R. 3982, The Open Internet Preservation Act • H.R. 4070, The Internet Freedom Act • H.R. 4880, The Online competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2014 • S. 2476...
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