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Project Plan Draft

Instructions: Fill out each of the sections below with information relevant to your project. Be sure to include the company name associated with your project.

Salesco

Project Plan Draft

Network Technology Recommendations

Network Technology Selection Criteria

Selection Criteria Name	Selection Criteria Description	Selection Criteria Value (Weighting In Points)
Reliability	The ability to communicate or transmit data despite the many obstacles that might be present	9
Speed	The fastness at which we can communicate using the media	8
Simplicity	The technology should be easy to use, handle and fix in case of any issues	6
Cost	The technology should be cheap, to allow minimal spending while retaining the max usage	7

Network Technology Recommendation

Recommended Network Technologies	Description	Benefits	Aggregate Selection Criteria Score
LAN	Local area network, allowing for communication within the working environment	Its fast, easy to use and directly geared to the proper working of systems within a company or work building	9
Cloud Technology	An online location allowing you to store data	This will allow for the in future backup of databases as well as system settings	4
Server technology	An on-site designated server allowing for access to the central database via LAN	Its on-site hence it’ll be faster to access the database	7

Network Technology Vendor Selection Criteria

Selection Criteria Name	Selection Criteria Description	Selection Criteria Value (Weighting In Points)
Cost	Refers to the prices at which the vendor is offering the services	7
Quality	Refers to the wholesomeness, value and goodness of the service	8
Support	Refers to how good or fast they offer help to issues that may occur with their services	8
Time	How long they will need to fully set up the service to be operable	7

Network Technology Recommended Vendors

Vendor Name	Vendor Strengths	Vendor Weaknesses	Products / Services Provided To Project	Aggregate Selection Criteria Score
CISCO	LAN and wireless connections	A bit pricey	LAN – Local area network	10
Microsoft	Cloud technology	Limited cloud size	Cloud storage	8
Microsoft	Server Technology	The server technology requires some technical knowledge to use	SQL management server	10

Network Technology Deployment Challenges

Deployment Challenge	Deployment Challenge Description
Security	The network should be set up in a secure way and using secure passphrases for the LAN network
Server speed	The computer on which the server system is to be placed needs to have both speed and great processing power to work efficiently
Cost	There will be a high initial cost due to the purchase of extra computers as well as cables e.g. LAN cables required for interconnection.
Growth	There will be a constant increase of connected devices such as personal computers and laptops, printers and other devices like scanners that may lead to decline of speed as well as increase of failure points and security risks

Technology Adoption Methods

Method Name	Method Description
Training	Developing a training regimen that will allow the users and employees to learn and understand how to use the system as well as to solve minor or even major problems i.e. troubleshooting
Management change with technology integration	This will allow the business’s stakeholders as well as their partners to change and helping them to adapt to the change.
Governance structure creation	This will allow for a more efficient and effective way of managing the system by putting in place methods and individuals to aid and administer the network itself
Monitoring	Allowing for the gaining of feedback as well as information on the new technology. This will help in making the technology better as well as correction of issues found.

Cost/Benefit Considerations

Benefits	Costs	Considerations
Faster data communication speeds	$200	Data loss and inaccuracies as well as poor speeds if a system is not set
Data Backup Availability	$10	In case of data loss, there will be no data recovery if this is not implemented leading to financial loss
Security Improvement	$0	Its implemented with the system itself and will result in a lack of security if not implemented
More access terminals	$100	More computers allow more employees to access and use the system as well as get insight to their performance, which wouldn’t happen if this wasn’t implemented

Database System Recommendation

Database System Selection Criteria

Selection Criteria Name	Selection Criteria Description	Selection Criteria Value (Weighting In Points)
Database speed	The speed of accessing and retrieving of data should be fast	10
Ease of use	The database should be easy to use as well as easy to maintain and fix in case of issues	8
Multiple user support	The database should allow for multiple simultaneous connection at the same time from multiple nodes	10
Security	The database should be easy to secure as well as implement new security methods	10

Database System Recommendation

Recommended Database System	Description	Benefits	Aggregate Selection Criteria Score
SQL database system	A server based system implemented by use of the SQL language	Easy to use and monitor, easy to secure and has multiple user support	10
Access database system	A server based system that is implemented by the Microsoft access software	Very easy to use and to secure as well	9

Database System Vendor Selection Criteria

Selection Criteria Name	Selection Criteria Description	Selection Criteria Value (Weighting In Points)
Cost	Refers to the prices at which the vendor is offering the services	7
Quality	Refers to the wholesomeness, value and goodness of the service	8
Support	Refers to how good or fast they offer help to issues that may occur with their services	8
Time	How long they will need to fully set up the service to be operable	7

Database System Recommended Vendors

Vendor Name	Vendor Strengths	Vendor Weaknesses	Products / Services Provided To Project	Aggregate Selection Criteria Score
Microsoft	Well known and cheap costs	Sub-par support	SQL Manager	10
Microsoft	Easy to use and cheap cost	Doesn’t support a lot of users at once	Access Database System	9

Database System Deployment Challenges

Deployment Challenge	Deployment Challenge Description
Security	The database should be set up in a secure way and use of encryptions to store data
Speed	The network part of the organization should provide fast access to the database itself
Cost	Maintaining the database may include additional costs such as connection charges
Growth	Scalability since the network will have additional connected nodes such as other laptops and personal computers that may access the system itself

Technology Adoption Methods

Method Name	Method Description
Training	Developing a training regimen that will allow select users and employees to learn and understand how to use the database as well as to solve minor or even major problems i.e. troubleshooting
Management change with technology integration	This will allow the business’s stakeholders as well as their partners to change and helping them to adapt to the change with use of a database rather than traditional storage options.
Governance structure creation	This will allow for a more efficient and effective way of managing the system by putting in place methods and individuals to aid and administer the database itself
Monitoring	Allowing for the gaining of feedback as well as information on the new database technology. This will help in making the technology better as well as correction of issues found and code improvements as well.

Cost/Benefit Considerations

Benefits	Costs	Considerations
Data Backup Availability	$10	In case of data loss, there will be no data recovery if this is not implemented leading to financial loss
Security Improvement	$0	Its implemented with the system itself and will result in a lack of security if not implemented
More access terminals	$100	More computers allow more employees to access and use the database system as well as get insight to their performance, which wouldn’t happen if this wasn’t implemented

Software Application Recommendations

Software Application Selection Criteria

Selection Criteria Name	Selection Criteria Description	Selection Criteria Value (Weighting In Points)
Support	Ease of help in case of queries or issues	9
Security	Refers to how secure the software is	10
Cost	Refers to the money to be spent in maintaining or purchasing of the software	8
Reliability	How good it is at working despite obstacles and problems that may arise	9

Software Application Recommendation

Recommended Software Application	Description	Benefits	Aggregate Selection Criteria Score
SQL management application	Will allow for the management and control of the SQL database itself	User friendly as well as secure	10
Microsoft access Application	Will allow for the management and control of the Access database	User friendly and secure as well	9
Frameworks	Third party tools and libraries that will allow the main system to work properly	Already tested and improved by third parties	8
Network Management Application	A tool provided by the network service to allow for the monitoring and overseeing of the implemented network	Easy to use as well as good support	10

Software Application Vendor Selection Criteria

Selection Criteria Name	Selection Criteria Description	Selection Criteria Value (Weighting In Points)
Cost	Refers to the prices at which the vendor is offering the software	7
Secure	How safe is the application to use and manage the aggregate data	10
Support	Refers to how good or fast they offer help to issues that may occur with their software	8
Reliability	How effective and efficient the software is despite issues that may arise	10

Software Application Recommended Vendors

Vendor Name	Vendor Strengths	Vendor Weaknesses	Products / Services Provided To Project	Aggregate Selection Criteria Score
Microsoft	Well known and cheap costs	Sub-par support	SQL Manager	10
Microsoft	Easy to use and cheap cost	Doesn’t support a lot of users at once	Access Database System	9
Dev express	Good support	Updates take time to be rolled out	Third party libraries	6
CISCO Network Manager	Easy to use and informative	Technical and requires training to understand features	Network Manager	10

Software Application Deployment Challenges

Deployment Challenge	Deployment Challenge Description
Security	The software should be set up in a secure way
Cost	The cost may increase due to additional inputs in the training process
Training	The systems require training to make users understand the various features
Growth	Scalability since the software will have additional users who may use it on laptops and personal computers of varying operating systems

Technology Adoption Methods

Method Name	Method Description
Training	Developing a training regimen that will allow select users and employees to learn and understand how to use the systems as well as to solve minor or even major problems i.e. troubleshooting
Management change with technology integration	This will allow the business’s stakeholders as well as their partners to change and helping them to adapt to the change with use of new systems.
Governance structure creation	This will allow for a more efficient and effective way of managing the system by putting in place methods and individuals to aid and administer the various systems themselves
Monitoring	Allowing for the gaining of feedback as well as information on the new systems. This will help in making the technology better as well as correction of issues found and code improvements as well.

Cost/Benefit Considerations

Benefits	Costs	Considerations
Security	$0	The systems should have boosted security to aid in the securing of data
Management platforms	$50	The SQL management as well as database management will allow ease of overseeing of the existing systems themselves

Cloud Services Recommendations

Cloud Services Selection Criteria

Selection Criteria Name	Selection Criteria Description	Selection Criteria Value (Weighting In Points)
Support	Ease of help in case of queries or issues	9
Security	Refers to how secure the cloud is	10
Cost	Refers to the money to be spent in purchasing the cloud service	8
Reliability	How good the cloud is at working despite obstacles and problems that may arise	9

Cloud Services Recommendation

Recommended Cloud Services	Description	Benefits	Aggregate Selection Criteria Score
Microsoft one drive	An easy to use cloud service by Microsoft	Well known, easy to use and good support	10
Amazon buckets	A cloud service made by Amazon	Well known, easy to use and good support	10
Google drive	A cloud service made by Google	Well known, easy to use and good support	10

Cloud Services Vendor Selection Criteria

Selection Criteria Name	Selection Criteria Description	Selection Criteria Value (Weighting In Points)
Cost	Refers to the prices at which the vendor is offering the cloud service	7
Secure	How safe is the cloud service to use and manage the aggregate data	10
Support	Refers to how good or fast they offer help to issues that may occur with their cloud service	8
Reliability	How effective and efficient the cloud service is despite issues that may arise	10

Cloud Services Recommended Vendors

Vendor Name	Vendor Strengths	Vendor Weaknesses	Products / Services Provided To Project	Aggregate Selection Criteria Score
Microsoft	Cheap, easy to use	Limited storage	cloud service	10
Amazon	Good support and cheap	Limited Storage	cloud service	10
Google	Easy to use and good support	Limited Storage	cloud service	10

Cloud Services Deployment Challenges

Deployment Challenge	Deployment Challenge Description
Cost	Cost may increase depending on the storage needed as well as the vendors pricing
Integration	The cloud system integration with the new implemented system such as the database as well as our developed application.
Security	As much as this are reputable companies offering cloud services, security is handled by them which may lead to data loss or hacking if their servers are compromised
Training	The systems require training to make users understand the various features

Technology Adoption Methods

Method Name	Method Description
Training	Developing a training regimen that will allow select users and employees to learn and understand how to use the cloud system as well as to solve minor or even major problems i.e. troubleshooting
Management change with technology integration	This will allow the business’s stakeholders as well as their partners to change and helping them to adapt to the change with use of new cloud systems.
Governance structure creation	This will allow for a more efficient and effective way of managing the system by putting in place methods and individuals to aid and administer the cloud systems themselves
Monitoring	Allowing for the gaining of feedback as well as information on the new systems. This will help in applying various elements of the cloud

Cost/Benefit Considerations

Benefits	Costs	Considerations
Security	$0	The security is placed on the vendors own hands
Management platforms	$50	The vendor offers management tools that allow for the safe managing of the data itself
Storage	$10	The vendors offer their space which will allow for usage to store our on data

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Salesco

Project Plan Draft

Network Technology Recommendations

Reliability

The ability to communicate or transmit data despite the many obstacles that might be present

9

Speed

The fastness at which we can communicate using the media

8

Simplicity

The technology should be easy to use, handle and fix in case of any issues

6

Cost

The technology should be cheap, to allow minimal spending while retaining the max usage

7

LAN

Local area network, allowing for communication within the working environment

Its fast, easy to use and directly geared to the proper working of systems within a company or work building

9

Cloud Technology

An online location allowing you to store data

This will allow for the in future backup of databases as well as system settings

4

Server technology

An on-site designated server allowing for access to the central database via LAN

Its on-site hence it’ll be faster to access the database

7

Cost

Refers to the prices at which the vendor is offering the services

7

Quality

Refers to the wholesomeness, value and goodness of the service

8

Support

Refers to how good or fast they offer help to issues that may occur with their services

8

Time

How long they will need to fully set up the service to be operable

7

CISCO

LAN and wireless connections

A bit pricey

LAN – Local area network

10

Microsoft

Cloud technology

Limited cloud size

Cloud storage

8

Microsoft

Server Technology

The server technology requires some technical knowledge to use

SQL management server

10

Security

The network should be set up in a secure way and using secure passphrases for the LAN network

Server speed

The computer on which the server system is to be placed needs to have both speed and great processing power to work efficiently

Cost

There will be a high initial cost due to the purchase of extra computers as well as cables e.g. LAN cables required for interconnection.

Growth

There will be a constant increase of connected devices such as personal computers and laptops, printers and other devices like scanners that may lead to decline of speed as well as increase of failure points and security risks

Training

Developing a training regimen that will allow the users and employees to learn and understand how to use the system as well as to solve minor or even major problems i.e. troubleshooting

Management change with technology integration

This will allow the business’s stakeholders as well as their partners to change and helping them to adapt to the change.

Governance structure creation

This will allow for a more efficient and effective way of managing the system by putting in place methods and individuals to aid and administer the network itself

Monitoring

Allowing for the gaining of feedback as well as information on the new technology. This will help in making the technology better as well as correction of issues found.

Faster data communication speeds

$200

Data loss and inaccuracies as well as poor speeds if a system is not set

Data Backup Availability

$10

In case of data loss, there will be no data recovery if this is not implemented leading to financial loss

Security Improvement

$0

Its implemented with the system itself and will result in a lack of security if not implemented