CHAPTER 1: CASE PROJECTS

1. In this case, I would choose server - based network, because it can handle anywhere from a handful to thousand of users, as such networks grow to serve entire organizations or to keep pace with an organization's growth and expansion. As what XYZ Corporation plans, that the from 8 people who are already employed and will hire 10 more in the next 4 months. Since, users will work on multiple projects, and the only those users assigned to any one project should have access to the project files and the concentration of resources also makes data resources easier to back up and maintain. A server - based is recommended because it has centralized control over the network resources such as user accounts, security, and access controls simplify network administration. It is more powerful equipment which means, more efficient access to networks resources and it makes the most sense for networks with 10 or more users.

2. In tne case of Widgets, Inc., I would prefer the peer - to - peer type of network, because of its easy installment and configuration and their employees can also control their own shared of resources and it does'nt need a network administrators to run the network. Peer - to - peer network is works best for networks with 10 or less. Since there are 6 employed people in Widgets Inc., and they want the cheapest and possible solution and minimal training for employees, this networking type is inexpensive and east to operate.

3. For American and Die Tool, I would choose server - based network, since it opeates two machine shops of different location or branch, then this networking type is ideal to situate servers in special, controlled - access rooms or location separate from normal office or its main branch as work areas. So, they can still able to exchange work order and monitor inventory on demand at two different places and they can still have some control over individual resources because of its centralized control over the network. And they want the network capable of faxing and dial - in services at each location, so server - based network needs to have a fax server.

4. The kind of of specialized servers to be install in America and Tool Die based, obviously are Fax Server and Database Server, because they want to manage the branches through faxing.