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Dird
12-30-2007, 05:45 AM
Scenario:
A call centre employing 200 operators, has recently decided to upgrade its computer network due to a steadily increasing volume of business.

You should select two suitable network servers, analyse the advantages and disadvantages of each one and recommend the most appropriate network server for the company to purchase and maintain. The company is particularly concerned that the network should be secure.

Any recommendations as to what would be appropriate for a network of that size and reasonably secure? No mention of a budget. Thanks in advance for any help.

Carla Schroder
12-30-2007, 05:52 PM
Interesting question- did you get assigned homework over the holiday break?

Answering a question like this depends on a lot of different factors. "Network server" doesn't tell you anything. What services will it be running? Is it for in-house only, or open to Internet visitors? What operating system(s)? What sort of traffic do you expect? What's in place now, and will you be replacing it, or augmenting it? What sort of tech staff do you have, and will they be installing and maintaining it, or will you need outside help?

And many more...you need a whole batch of specifics to even have a hope of answering this question. Though the security bit is easy- avoid Windows.