Bead Bar Network The Bead Bar is a growing enterprise that is seeking a greater level of operations through their network. They need a network design that will allow them to branch out and be more effective in their day-to-day transactions. So now, I have to look at the different components that exist in their system, transmission types, software, topologies, architecture, and pro and cons of the recommended network. Bead Bar is a company that allows customers to design their own jewelry, with the use of beads, strings, and wires. The Bead Bar has three different divisions, six studios in several different states across the United States. They also issue supplies to five franchises; they supply anyone who needs supplies. They also have Bead Bar on Board that is designed for cruise ships. Studios division manages all the other studios and the original one. It can be very trying to keep up with seven organizations on paper. So many hindrances come from them not having a network. The Bead Bar is limiting its potential as a competitor and its growth as a company Bead Bar has kept up with all inventory, employees, and finances on paper- based forms. Due to the growth in the company, paper is not working anymore. It is inefficient and causing problems like lost orders, incorrect invoicing, and fulfillment delays. Problems of this nature will only diminish their reputation and cause business to decrease. A network would allow Bead Bar to be global, quicker, organized, and more efficient. It would make each studio accessible for information from each individual studio. It would help to keep a better track on the amount of inventory coming in and out of each studio. The network would be able to separates the customers, inventory, and monies acquired from each franchise. A Computer networks will make it less likely for the previous problem to occur again. It would put the worth and effectiveness of each division in perspective. The development of a network and the additions of computers are much needed in order for Bead Bar to reach its greatest potential. The Bead Bar already has purchased 14 personal computers, two notebooks, printers, and zip drives. The personal computers are equipped with Microsoft Windows XP as its operating system and different software for each individual.
The networks are split into two groups. There is a Production network and a Development network. Each of these networks resides on their own separate sub network. The reason for splitting the networks into two is to prevent network overload and slowdowns that would otherwise affect other departments within MKS such as Customer Service or Accounting. The production network involves non-development tasks such as the customer service database, email, the order entry and accounting systems. The development network involves all areas relating to product development. This network covers the server that stores base code, the development system, development tools, software libraries and software builds.
BBS Computing is located in Greece New York It is a Computer Sales, Service center that also does some Networking systems. Paul Saussa, Ron Bess and John Bonacci are both owners and employees of the business. It is a relatively small business that mainly does computer sales and repair with some occasional networking jobs. The actual business consists of a show room and a workshop. The showroom has different models of computers that customers can have built to buy. There are 4 different types depending on a customer’s budget for a computer. The low-end models consisting of a Pentium III processor and 256 Mb of RAM and the basic keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer, and speakers, and the high-end models consisting of a Pentium 4 processor or equivalent with 256 or more Mb of DDR RAM and premium speakers, keyboard, mouse, printer and monitor. Thus, meaning you get what you pay for. The display models allow you to show a customer some of the features of the different types of computer systems that are offered. Such things as operating systems such as Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP, and also programs like Nero for CD burners, All-in-Wonder TV tuner cards and applications such as Microsoft Office. This was my first opportunity to work with Windows XP.
Since the business computing market is projected to triple within the coming decade, we have decided to capitalize on this trend by conveying the same easy-to-use hardware which made our personal computers an industry staple into this expanding market. To deliver this new line of computers to the market, we plan on dedicating 25% of our production efforts to this new enterprise while we will continue to produce our existing personal computers. This is will allow us enough capital to invest in the manufacturing and marketing of these computers as this undertaking is to be the largest in company history. We plan to have these computers on the market within a year from now after conducting marketing research, product development, manufacturing and product rollout, will require roughly 3-4 months each to carry out. In addition, we plan on marketing these computers to our existing clientele base, by offering our new computers at a discounted price and to smaller, family-owned businesses who may lack the financial resources to afford higher-end versions from our competition. Doing so will allow us to slowly expand our business-to-business sales division as we delve further into this market and our clientele begins to expand through word of mouth from our existing base. After the launch of these computers, we plan
These three strategies I have discussed are based on my personal experiences and opinions. They can be very helpful to someone building a network. The process may be very long and frustrating at times, but can prove to be very rewarding.
The project team has identified several issues with the current network infrastructure. The first is the availability and cost of token ring hardware. Ethernet is the dominant network topology and is included on many devices at no cost. Equipment with token ring interfaces can be found but are much more expensive. Another problem is that the current hardware is about 10 years old and is experiencing increased maintenance costs. Another problem is that the majority of the existing cable plant does not meet minimal category 5 standards.
In the early 1980s, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) recognized the need for a network model that would help companies create common network implementations. The OSI reference model, released in 1984, addresses this need. The OSI reference model became the primary architectural model for communications. Although other architectural models have been created, most network vendors relate their network products to the OSI reference model.
Network topologies have some advantages and some disadvantages as well. This essay discusses the main advantages and disadvantages of three of these main topology technologies, to mention, the ring, the bus, and the star, showing the associated wiring types for each one of these topologies.
A network engineer must gather information such as projected traffic patterns and determine if there is a potential for bottlenecks. If this is the case, the design might require multiple communication paths to resources or the implementation of clustered servers with replicated data for load balancing. Also, the job functions of the clients must be studied. What are their jobs and work patterns and how does this affect the placement of servers, high-bandwidth links, and other physical components? Furthermore, a networ...
4. Each computer is connected to a central point, this topology requires a great deal of cable in a large network installation and could cost a great deal of time and money for installation.
Building a star topology is much more expensive and time consuming than the bus network. The increased costs come in the form of cabling and the central device(s). However, star topologies can be easily expanded to accommodate more nodes and troubleshooting is much easier because connectivity problems are simpler to isolate than a bus network.
In the Figure 2.11, the star network topology is connected to a printer device and a wireless access point device, and acts as the backbone for two branches that connecting 25 PCs in a bus topology. In the star backbone, the devices are not directly connected to each other. For example, if a user wants to print a document, his PC is required t...
Connecting computers together to create a network greatly increases the communication capabilities and can even save a company substantial amounts of time and money. A well thought out network design from a small home network to a large corporate intranet can be a deciding factor in the success of a network. Two important steps in the designing of a successful network are the logical designing phase and physical designing phase. The difference between the two and the importance of each are explained in the following pages. To help in the explanation of the difference between logical and physical network design I will be using a fictitious textile company and work through the two design steps.
Local Area Networks also called LANs have been a major player in industrialization of computers. In the past 20 or so years the worlds industry has be invaded with new computer technology. It has made such an impact on the way we do business that it has become essential with an ever-growing need for improvement. LANs give an employer the ability to share information between computers with a simple relatively inexpensive system of network cards and software. It also lets the user or users share hardware such as Printers and scanners. The speed of access between the computers is lighting fast because the data has a short distance to cover. In most cases a LAN only occupies one or a group of buildings located next to each other. For larger area need there are several other types of networks such as the Internet.
The next network topology is the Bus topology. Bus topologies consist normally of one backbone or one transport media that all of the nodes are connected to. The linear bus configuration has only two end points and any information being transmitted through the network is received by all of the nodes simultaneously. Although networks based on a bus topology are relatively inexpensive to set up, they do not scale well. When you try to add mor...
You are a growing publishing company in need of new personal computers. We understand your need to perform tasks such as creating books and magazines. There are many choices when it comes to purchasing a new personal computer (PC), and we have handpicked one system that we feel will meet your current and future needs while keeping to your budget. We will explain why we chose this particular system, and the reasons for each component within the system. These new PCs will assure your continued success and growth of your business. They will allow you to complete tasks without needing to worry about problems associated with aging systems.