Proposal for a Network Configuration with Windows

Introduction ........................................ 2

Analysis Methodology ................................ 3

Analysis of Issues .................................. 4

Support Issues ................................... 5

Security Issues .................................. 7

Data Sharing Issues .............................. 7

Cost Issues ...................................... 8

Networking Issues ................................ 9

Training Issues .................................. 11

Standardization Issues ........................... 12

Impact of the Changeover ......................... 12

Temporary Lack of Functionality .................. 14

Problems Likely to Occur That Demand Solutions ... 14

Implementation Plan ................................. 15

Training Costs ...................................... 15

Cost-Benefit Considerations ......................... 15

Conclusions ......................................... 17

Works Cited ......................................... 19

An important client group within the company has requested that the Information Technology (IT) Department give consideration to a proposal to shift from a single-operating system configuration for the companyÆs local area network (LAN) to a multi-operating system configu

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igher than for other operating systems. In fact, however, all operating systems are vulnerable to security breeches. The companyÆs IT Department will be required to become familiar with the security issues relevant to the Apple Macintosh operations system and the Sun Solaris operating system should the decision be to incorporate one or both of those operating systems into the companyÆs network configuration. Otherwise, however, the introduction of either of these operating systems in to the network configuration should have minimal effects on the security of the company IT system. Data Sharing Issues The Windows NT servers now used by the company have a built-in capacity to work with Macintosh computers and printers.á The standard NT server can become a server for Macintosh clients by installing the ôFile & Printer Services for Macintoshö applications that are included in the Windows NT server software.á This networking service provides the AppleTalk stack and Macintosh file storage capabilities (Microsoft Corporation 384). The problems are more complex in relation to providing services for Sun Solaris-based work stations. The services can be provided; however, third-party software will be required to augment the Microsoft Win
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