design a network for building ( case study)
el3need
case_study_2_questions.docx
Case Study 1 Questions: 1. What is the allocated budget ? $250,000 2. Where does the server room located? Currently, there is no server room 3. What is the number of users with PCs inside each existing site? Currently there are
4. What is the current cabling used in each location? (cat5e or cat6) Current cabling does not meet the company’s current and future needs
6. regarding the ordering system , it is not clear what the we should do , do you want to talk about how to connect the system to the network or how to built the ordering online system because it is more software engineering than networking . Talk about the kind of network (hardware) you recommend based on the business requirements
7. all the sites should have access to our servers in the main branch? yes
8. Regarding the order software, do you need more details about the way it works or just about its connection with the network? Your solution should be from a network point of view
9. Distances are given in Meters or feet? feet
10. Shipment is done by truck, or ships? Currently, only trucking
11. In Dimebox branch, where are administration offices located? See Business goals # 4
12. What is the current network connectivity status? How many devices are currently on the network? How they are physically laid out? Is cabling running all over the floor, hidden in walls or threaded through the ceiling? What are the switches used and its speed? Currently, only the office is networked (token ring) NOVELL 13. What is the minimum Internet speed wanted? See Business Goals on page 2 – I only can tell you what we need the network for, you must tell me what we need to meet the business needs 14. Will the corporation provide wireless access? If yes will it be in all department and buildings? Wireless access would be helpful if we can justify the cost 15. Are there phones in offices? yes 16. What is the internet speed available now? What speed do you want for future? Internet access is through time warner cable company which is not very reliable 17. Do employees access their emails outside the company? yes 18. Do you have plans for future expansion? We like to increase our customer base by 20% over the next year REMEMBER, you are the IT expert, I’m only a business person who must rely on your expertise.
