Bead Bar Networking

Bead Bar Network

The Bead Bar has the following computer systems: fifteen desktop computers, two notebook computers, and one handheld computer. (Malaga, 2005). The personal computers are equipped with standard keyboards, 17 inch CRT monitors, printers2.8 MHz processor, 512.8 MB of RAM, CD-RW drives, and 80 GB hard drives. Each of the computers uses the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system, and due to the multiple locations of the company, the Oracle 9i Database, an enterprise database specifically designed to manage the distributed data necessary for the Bead Bar's organizational needs. A distributed database necessitates that all the Bead Bar's computers be routed through a network and telecommunication system; the database must be configured properly through a network to enable the database to operate at its full capacity. (Malaga, 2005).

The managers of the Bead Bar described the features each was most concerned or interested in: Meredith, President and Owner, would like a wireless network due to the less of unsightly wires around the office; Suzanne, Studios VP, would like for each location to be connected to share and receive data; Leda, Franchises VP, would like an easier way to send and receive designs and a private network to allow the franchise to access the network; Mitch, Bead Bar on Board VP, needs to be able to have access to the corporate office from anywhere; Julia, Chief Financial Officer, would like a faster way of receiving financial data but is also concerned about the cost involved in networking all sites; Miriam, Marketing and Sales VP, would appreciate the ability to electronically receive sales data for marketing campaigns; Rachel, Operations and Purchasing VP, would like the network to be...

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...ong networking system is vital to continued growth the basic needs of the Bead Bar and its various locations. The mesh topology is ideal for businesses with various locations because of the speed and efficiency of the network. The server that is set up in this topology does not act as a hub, which in turn helps with the speed and efficiency of transmissions. The integrity of the company data would be preserved with the client server-network.

Based on the recommendations that have been made, Bead Bar will be able to run their business in a cost effective way, providing faster communication between each location, improving their sales, inaccuracies, room for growth of the company, and organized with the proper networking topology and architecture.

References

Malaga, R. A. (2005). Information Systems Technology. In Chapter 5: Network Technologies. Prentice Hall.