Network_Proposal

Network Proposal This proposal contains information on configuring a small network for a brokerage firm in downtown Los Angeles. It will involve decisions and options chosen to complete the following objectives: • Have 3 networks • Internet Access • A File Server • 50 Workstations • Back-up options • Corporate Email (offsite) Hardware The company will need access to direct stock quotes during trading hours, so high internet bandwidth will be a must. Employees will also be checking their email offsite which will require additional bandwidth. The first of all decisions is how can this network access the Internet and for how much will this cost' There are many viable options for internet access but with around 50 workstations and a possibility of expansion if the company does well will shorten the list. Analog modem connection is definitely out of the equation for standard use, but may be used for worst case scenario situations. ISDN and smaller frames will not suffice if many of the employees will need streaming stock quotes and internet access. The most viable option would be to lease a T1 line from a local service provider. Gotbandwith.com a local company in the downtown Los Angeles area will be a primary choice for service. They offer network, server, access, workstations, need, company, internet, information, web, router, options, networks, each, work, through, managers, dell, brokers, workgroups, users, user, t1, space, software, log, drives, definitely, advanced, administrator, address, workstation, while, service, separate, scsi