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Computer Network Installation
by: Adrian Griffiths has become
an essential prerequisite for
any efficient modern-day
business as it allows employees
to truly work as a team by
sharing information, accessing
the same database and staying in
touch constantly. For a computer
network to give the best
results, a lot of detailed
planning and foresight is
required before installation.
Firstly, an organization needs
to clearly define its
requirements – how many people
would use the network, how many
would use it locally (within the
office) and how many might
require remote access (from a
different location), how many
computers and other devices
(servers, printers, scanners)
would be connected to the
network, what are the needs of
the various departments and who
would be in charge of
running/managing the network. It
also helps if one can anticipate
the direction the company would
take in the near future so
potential growth can be factored
in during computer network
installation.
The technology issues should
also be ironed out in advance –
hardware, software, servers,
switches, back-up devices,
cables and network operating
systems. Make sure you have the
required licenses to run the
software on all your machines
before installing a computer
network. Alongside computer
network installation should
proceed the building of a
dedicated technical support
staff, either within your own
organization or outside
consultants. Delegate
responsibility clearly for
network management. Before
installing the network, you also
need to choose the security
mechanism to protect corporate
data and keep viruses at bay.
The transition to a new or
upgraded computer network can
bring some teething problems. To
minimize chances of confusion,
the company might need to train
its staff to make them familiar
with the new system. Careful
planning will to a large extent
prevent crises like system
downtime and network crashes.
If
you are planning to install a
computer network or upgrade and
existing one, contact Viper
System at sales@vipersystems.co.uk
for help.
About the author: Adrian
Griffiths
http://www.vipersystems.co.uk
http://www.vipersystems.co.uk/networking-articles.php
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