Summary

One accounting company is paying attention to upgrade its network system. The present network

supports email, basic Internet access, and a few specialized accounting software tools. The Users

have more often than not have complained about rare downtime and slow response times when

accessing the network, particularly at peak times.

The proposed way out that follows involves major changes to one accounting network systems.

The existing hardware used right through the network was purchased over a five years of time

and uses numerous different technologies. The latest physical network architecture will need

several upgrades in hardware that address these incompatibilities and other technologies. The

end result will be superior speeds, more dependability, and easier maintenance of network

components. The upgraded hardware will utilize up-to-date, well-matched technologies that will

significantly make possible troubleshooting and maintenance as well as determine the slow

access times that are presently being reported.

Furthermore the solution outlined will provide the maximum profit possible for one accounting

company--meeting every of their existing needs and providing for prospective expansion--at the

lowest cost feasible. This will also takes into account barely resolving present network problems,

but in addition to that the overall cost of network possession in the future.