If you are a director, manager or stakeholders in a small the business you will ask yourself, or possibly in the future, what is the best way
for our business computer network to be setup?
Now some will read the last sentence and said "No, I
never asked myself that I did not plan to. We have T.I. people who handle them.
"
While you may not phrased the question in quite the same way
as above, questions about security, reliability, durability and ease of use of
your computer network must have crossed your mind, and rightly so.
When it comes to computer networks there are some important
things to consider and here are the top 5 things that, in my opinion, should be
considered before deciding on the best type of computer network for your small
business:
1. Number of Offices
Business Networking
When building a computer network destinations, usually, is
to have all the devices that are part of the business connected together with
the ability to access resources on the network. Therefore, given the number of
physically separate locations were the first place to start.
Single office location means ensuring there is an adequate
internet connection comes into the building to enable internet-based, business
operations to function correctly.
While a business with multiple locations will need to
consider the same, as well as connectivity between sites that may mean
exploring the use of a VPN (Virtual Private Network) and / or use of services
co-located - where the servers and network equipment located externally and
connected to it via an Internet connection.
2. The number of users and devices (growth plans)
The number of users and devices
The start things because you want to make sure headcount
computer networks and related devices (computers, printers, etc.) that is sized
to accommodate the intended use.
There is nothing worse than buying and installing equipment
/ services to find out that they no longer fit for purpose after 6 months - the
idea is to have a change as far apart as possible and without hindering
business operations, of course planned.
3. Type Software Required
types of software
Understanding the software application you will use in your
business is important. In addition, it is also important that you understand
how to interface your business, or will interface with the Internet-based
software or SaaS (Software as a Service) for this type of software is
inherently puts more demand on your internet connection.
That being said there are still many applications that are
installed locally and take advantage of local and network power systems. For
this reason, you should make sure someone on your team or a couple who know
what to expect (performance wise) when using the software you plan to use, in
the computer network you plan to use in and by the number of users you have.
It will help you a long way when planning the network type
is best for your business.
4. Security
data security privacy
An aspect of computer networks so often is an afterthought
is that security. Security can, of course, be left to the violations and said
the violations, but it is advisable to approach the beginning of your business
computer network with prevention is better than cure mentality.
A. Cyber attackers are not always looking for personal
information, sensitive or confidential, sometimes they want to encrypt the data
- data that is useful and necessary for you and your business - hold hostage
demanded payment as ransom for the decryption key, which, in many cases, not
work. Oh, and backups can also be infected!
b. Not all security breaches are external attack or attack
even per se. Common scenario is where an employee works on a document at
"home" and save it to a USB drive and bring to the office (or email)
and said the virus infected document. Now that the entire network is infected,
and operations are affected.
c. An attack does not have to be aggressive. Sometimes
attackers cyberspace will be passive in their actions, and without the proper
way to detect unauthorized access violation could have gone unnoticed for days,
weeks or even months.
5. Support
careware support the solution
call center and customer service people in the office.
No matter how much or how little you are in number, whether
you're in the service, conventional office or home, whether you have a server
or using cloud services you need to make sure you have at least one person who
you can consult in relation to your computer network. This may not be a formal
arrangement to start with but it is very helpful to have someone you can call
or ask to come to your business to help you.
Remember, problems are inevitable but suffering is optional,
so having someone with technical expertise will save time and hassle for you
and your team will, most likely, would like to focus on the direction of the
business, growth and operations than dealing with technical enabler.
After considering the above points you need to have the
information necessary to begin to choose equipment, systems and services that
will be the building blocks for your computer network.
In short, the best type of small business computer network
is one that is adequate and appropriate for your business size and operations.
It is important that you compare the hardware, software and services that you
are considering - experimental use where possible. You also have to make sure
that you consult an expert to get your network setup right the first time and
to have peace of mind when issues arise.
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