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LOCAL AREA COMPUTER NETWORKLOCAL AREA COMPUTER NETWORKGBA 573GBA 573

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OverviewOverview

This project focuses on implementing a This project focuses on implementing a Local Area Computer NetworkLocal Area Computer Network

Project will be implemented for a start-up Project will be implemented for a start-up businessbusiness

This presentation will discuss all aspects of This presentation will discuss all aspects of this project from problem statement to final this project from problem statement to final analysisanalysis

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Problem StatementProblem Statement

New business has immediate need for New business has immediate need for synchronous high speed Internet service synchronous high speed Internet service

Computers need to be able to share Computers need to be able to share printing servicesprinting services

Estimated phone service expenses are Estimated phone service expenses are very high very high

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CostsCosts

Cable ModemCable Modem HubHub HeadsetsHeadsets Web camsWeb cams One Internet Service ConnectionOne Internet Service Connection Additional IP AddressesAdditional IP Addresses Accessories Accessories

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BenefitsBenefits

High speed internet service High speed internet service High performance workstationsHigh performance workstations Sharing printer and filesSharing printer and files Saving time on administrative activitiesSaving time on administrative activities Reduce estimated phone service expensesReduce estimated phone service expenses Video conferencingVideo conferencing

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FeasibilityFeasibility

Available technical resourcesAvailable technical resources(Present State)(Present State)

– Four computers matching the minimum Four computers matching the minimum requirements for this network.requirements for this network.

• 3 Windows XP and 1 MAC OS X3 Windows XP and 1 MAC OS X• 766 MHz or better766 MHz or better• 256 RAM or better256 RAM or better• Network cardsNetwork cards• Audio and Video capabilitiesAudio and Video capabilities• CD ROMCD ROM• 1 GB space available on hard disk1 GB space available on hard disk

– PrinterPrinter

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FeasibilityFeasibility

EconomicEconomic

– Available time and funds to implement the Available time and funds to implement the projectproject

OperationalOperational

– Human resources availableHuman resources available– ISP supports up to 3 additional IP addressesISP supports up to 3 additional IP addresses

Selection criteriaSelection criteria

– Available investment to implement the projectAvailable investment to implement the project

– Knowledge to configure this type of network Knowledge to configure this type of network

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RiskRisk

Risks of implementing the networkRisks of implementing the network

– 50% Network will work50% Network will work

– 50% Network won’t work50% Network won’t work

Risks of not implementing the networkRisks of not implementing the network

– 100% Very high because we are not going to 100% Very high because we are not going to save any moneysave any money

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Risk CalculationRisk CalculationMAN HOURS COSTMAN HOURS COST

TOTAL COST OF THE PROJECTTOTAL COST OF THE PROJECT

RISK CALCULATION

ProbabilityCost of

Loss Total Risk

It works 0.5 370 185YES

It doesn't work 0.5 1350 675 860

INSTALL NETWORK

NO

Loss of anticipated savings 1 2760 2760 2760

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Requirements AnalysisRequirements Analysis

Deliverables - The small office network should Deliverables - The small office network should deliver high performance on the following deliver high performance on the following programs or applicationsprograms or applications

– For Windows:For Windows:• Microsoft Net MeetingMicrosoft Net Meeting• Printer SharingPrinter Sharing• MSN MessengerMSN Messenger• Internet ExplorerInternet Explorer• NetscapeNetscape• Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft Outlook• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project,

Access, Front Page)Access, Front Page)• Audio and Video Capabilities. Audio and Video Capabilities.

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Requirements AnalysisRequirements Analysis

– For Macintosh:For Macintosh:• Printer SharingPrinter Sharing• MSN MessengerMSN Messenger• Internet ExplorerInternet Explorer• NetscapeNetscape• Microsoft Encourage (MAC Version of Outlook Express)Microsoft Encourage (MAC Version of Outlook Express)• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)• Audio and Video Capabilities Audio and Video Capabilities

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Technical Specification of ProjectTechnical Specification of Project

Below are the minimum and recommended Below are the minimum and recommended computer specifications for our Small Office computer specifications for our Small Office NetworkNetwork

Minimum Recommended

Pentium 133 MHz Pentium 166 MHz

32 MB RAM 64 MB RAM

110 MB hard disk space available 150 MB hard disk space available

Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 w/SP3

Windows 2000/Me Windows NT 4.0 w/SP5 or higher

Ethernet network card or USB port as required

For PC laptop, a PCMCIA 10 BASE-T Ethernet card is required.

* Present state: Computers already meet the specified requirements * Present state: Computers already meet the specified requirements

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Technical Specifications of ProjectTechnical Specifications of Project

Below are the minimum and recommended Below are the minimum and recommended computer specifications for our Small Office computer specifications for our Small Office NetworkNetwork

Minimum Recommended

PowerPC 75 MHz PowerPC 180 MHz

32 MB RAM 64 MB RAM

30 MB hard disk space available 50 MB hard disk space available

OS 7.6 OS 8 or higher except 8.5 installed on a non-networked computer

Ethernet network card or USB port as required

* Present state: Computers already meet the specified requirements * Present state: Computers already meet the specified requirements

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Project / Process DesignProject / Process Design

1.1. Establish High Speed Internet ServiceEstablish High Speed Internet Service2.2. ConnectionsConnections3.3. Load Computers with Software and Load Computers with Software and

ApplicationsApplications4.4. Network ConfigurationNetwork Configuration

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Measures of SuccessMeasures of Success

Quantitative MeasuresQuantitative Measures

– Avoid paying for additional Internet Avoid paying for additional Internet connectionsconnections: we don’t need to pay for this : we don’t need to pay for this additional service because every computer additional service because every computer will have internetwill have internet

– Phone service savingsPhone service savings: we are planning : we are planning to save 100 dollars monthly on average of to save 100 dollars monthly on average of the estimated bill and we are going to do the estimated bill and we are going to do this by making pc-to-pc callsthis by making pc-to-pc calls

– Avoid buying additional printers:Avoid buying additional printers: we don’t we don’t need to invest on additional printers since need to invest on additional printers since every person will have access to a printerevery person will have access to a printer

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Measures of SuccessMeasures of Success

Qualitative MeasuresQualitative Measures

– Be able to speak and communicate with Be able to speak and communicate with coworkers and customers coworkers and customers

– Be able to have a video conferenceBe able to have a video conference

– Have four workstations available for internetHave four workstations available for internet

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CostsCostsCOSTSONE YEAR SCENARIO

Items Qty Cost TotalComputers - - 0Network Cards - - 0Printer - - 0Cable Modem 1 100 100Hub 1 50 50Network Cables 5 10 50Headsets 4 15 60Webcams 4 30 120Man Hours 370

750

Items Months Cost TotalInternet Service 12 35 420Additional IP's 12 15 180

600

TOTAL 1350

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BenefitsBenefitsBENEFITSONE YEAR SCENARIO

Items Qty Cost TotalPrinters Savings 3 100 300

300

Items Qty Cost Months TotalPhone Service Savings - 100 12 1200Internet Service Savings 3 35 12 1260

2460

TOTAL 2760

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Costs vs. Benefits (one year)Costs vs. Benefits (one year)

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COSTS BENEFITS

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CostsCostsCOSTSTWO YEAR SCENARIO

Items Qty Cost TotalComputers - - 0Network Cards - - 0Printer - - 0Cable Modem 1 100 100Hub 1 50 50Network Cables 5 10 50Headsets 4 15 60Webcams 4 30 120Man Hours 370

750

Items Months Cost TotalInternet Service 24 35 840Additional IP's 24 15 360

1200

TOTAL 1950

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BenefitsBenefitsBENEFITSTWO YEAR SCENARIO

Items Qty Cost TotalPrinters Savings 3 100 300

300

Items Qty Cost Months TotalPhone Service Savings - 100 24 2400Internet Service Savings 3 35 24 2520

4920

TOTAL 5220

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Costs vs. Benefits (two years)Costs vs. Benefits (two years)

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5220

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6000

COSTS BENEFITS

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Development PhaseDevelopment Phase

Expected to last less than 6 daysExpected to last less than 6 days

4 people will assist the project4 people will assist the project

All have team worked together previouslyAll have team worked together previously

Implementation dates are considered to Implementation dates are considered to be on vacation term for every member of be on vacation term for every member of the project teamthe project team

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Development PhaseDevelopment Phase

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Final AnalysisFinal Analysis

This network project is needed on this This network project is needed on this business start-up in order to take advantage business start-up in order to take advantage of Information Technologies availableof Information Technologies available

After implementation business operation will After implementation business operation will be more efficientbe more efficient

Administrative expenses will decreaseAdministrative expenses will decrease

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THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTIONTHANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION