Configuring the Network at Mideast Medical Inc . (Coursework Sample)

Configuring the Network at Mideast Medical Inc .
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Introduction
Mideast Medical Inc. needed to improve its network infrastructure to handle increased number of users and services. The upgrades include purchase and installation of new hardware, software and network resources for providing IT solutions and services to approximately five thousand users. The network designs, including new LAN configurations, topologies, protocols, cabling and IP addressing, were necessary for improving efficiency in sharing data and network resources.
System components required
Implementing the network plan required the organization to purchase various hardware and software components. With a target of reaching many users, the company opted to use both the wired and wireless options. The hardware requirements included the acquisition of more PCs, servers, advanced cabling options and connectors, hubs and a router. The hardware components were carefully chosen based on their ability to support the software requirements. The softwares, categorized as either within the PC or network devices, were sought. Examples of the software include the network protocol software, NIC drivers and network operating system for both the servers and clients, Network Management software and a Forwarding /Routing and Control software, for example, the IP routing software.