Introduction
Aside of its implementation of database technology, the Bead Bar will need to build a network. A network server will need to be installed at the Bead Bar’s central office. This network will ensure that transactions from all points are accurately conducted in real time, ensure proper inventory control, and provide the CEO with up-to-date information on all aspects of the business at any time, day or night.
Background
The Bead Bar has already implemented the use of the Oracle 9i DBMS software. A data warehouse is not yet necessary, but it may well be in the near future. The Oracle software package will facilitate this addition when deemed necessary.
Bar code scanners and compatible software, configured into the network in real time, should already be implemented at all Bead Bar warehouse locations to accurately manage inventory. Furthermore, Mitch should already have some type of wireless application to be able to communicate with the corporate database when out to sea.
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Recommendation Overview
A land-based telecommunication network should suffice for most of the Bead Bar’s needs, with one exception. Mitch will be recommended to use Bluetooth technology to enable mobile communication between his personal digital assistant (PDA) and the on-board node of the Bead Bar network. Furthermore, the on-board node of the network will require satellite connection while out to sea.
The recommended network topology for the Bead Bar would be the star topology. This topology is much more cost effective than the mesh or hybrid topologies and, since all nodes connect to a central hub, it provides for continued functionality of the network as a whole in the event that one or more of the nodes were to fail...
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...nd/or factories in other countries to facilitate inventory requirements. The company’s website and DBMS would then need to support multiple languages as well as a variety of different accounting procedures for tax purposes in foreign countries. This would imply the acquisition of additional hardware and software, and would most likely require a major upgrade to the system hub or even a change of network topology. With growth, the company would also need to consider the implementation of a data warehouse and, depending on the rate of expansion and volumes of data, possibly a mainframe server for the business as a whole worldwide.
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