During this course, you have developed multiple plans and recommendations for your client, Sunshine Health Corporation. It is now time to present the final plan as your contract has been completed through this first phase. Please review your previous work including that of last week with your Network Security Plan and make revisions and modifications as necessary based on our discussions and research up to this point. This is a plan that would be submitted to your customer for their review and their records of the work that you have been contacted to do. It is important that is clear and concise and easily referenced. The project should include at a minimum:Overview of the contract (up to 1 page, more than a paragraph)Table of contentsExecutive summary (up to 1 page, more than a paragraph)Review of the individual projects. Each project should be a separate section (including those that were discussions).Review and recommendations.Reference page. Instead of references listed per project, develop a single section with all references and resources utilized throughout the project, using APA format.The assignment should be 8-10 pages of content not counting title page, reference page, or appendices (diagrams, budget sheet, equipment list, etc.). Please follow APA format. This report is a representation of your business. How do you want your business seen and remembered?Submit your work as one attachment.I have attached previous assignment. the first week dealt with network cablingwk_1.docxaasset_recovery_wk_2.docxlan_technologies_wk_3.docxlan_and_wan_performance_wk4.docwk_5_exe_summary_wk_5.docxwireless_security_wk_7.docxaasset_recovery_wk_2.docxwireless_security_wk_7.docxwk_6.docxwk_5_exe_summary_wk_5.docxlan_and_wan_performance_wk4.doclan_technologies_wk_3.docxNETWORK CABLING
Network Cabling is a critical concept in nearly every organization. It is important that every
company have a high quality, efficient and highly reliable network cabling. The wiring used in
the connection of devices, for example, computers should be of the highest quality possible. To
ensure that appropriate network cabling is achieved, every company should have a realistic
validated plan and an ideal provider. The company should ensure that it has an appropriate
decision making capability to avoid making wrong choices which might later frustrate the
company’s operation. The Sunshine Health Corporation Company should strive at achieving an
up to date and reliable network cabling. From the report obtained after inspection is crucial
that Sunshine Health Corporation have a proper network cabling.
According to the inspection, the facility was still equipped with the old cabling .Sunshine Health
Corporation Should pick on an appropriate network cabling company to provide the cabling
services. This means that official installation of new cabling equipment. Upgrading the existing
cables tend to be more expensive and time-consuming. This means that the most reliable and
modern (up to date) network cabling however expensive it could be. Sunshine Health Company
should take an action in removing the old cabling and have the most current one. The building
structure should be taken into consideration during network cabling, more so when installing
the wireless LANs and WIFI. For most reasons the company should standardize on Category
6Cable for the building. Category 5 cable is good but it has proven to have a limitation i.e. it has
a maximum data rate of 1000 MB itssecond upon usage on the Ethernet computer network.
Category 6 cable has proven to have better safety compared to Cat 5 cable. Switching to Cat 6
cable will enable the company have future proof for the business. Data also transfers
10000MBits/second .When it comes to budgeting Category 6 cable are better as it allows time
saving and brings about the ability of speed in the facility. For the installation of Category 6
cable the following equipment are required;
>Cable Tester
>Verification –Verifies that the cable is connected correctly
>Qualification Tester.
The communication room where the facility is wired with coaxible cable and the telephone uses
the RJ11 connector. Since the companies switches to category 6 cable it can use the 8p8C
(RJ45) connector .They are becoming more readily available.RJ45 can be easily installed
compared to other connectors and by chance has a higher connection speed. A company that
maintains RJ has clear know-how of effective it is. The communication room should be of good
shape;
>Prober number of cables of each section (preferably two)
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>A centralized tray system
>It should have a raised floor.
>All the equipment should be clearly labeled.
The communication room being wired with category 6 cable goes appropriately with the RJ45
connector for the telephone. Labeling processes are reviewed in the Network Service
orientation. Proper location and arrangement of the communication room can also enable
manage voice and data.
A typical wireless network can be installed on each computer in the communication room. The
users can be able to communicate with the network as if cabled computers were in use. Signals
can be received to and from the surrounding computers. This is appropriate in the
communication room in the Local area. Before developing the wireless LAN, there is a need to
ensure or define how the wireless LAN would satisfy the requirement. This includes:
>Identifying the standards
>Developing system architecture
>Selecting the access points (The transceiver)
>Materials (must be cost effective)
Once the requirements have been identified, the company should undertake a feasibility study
on how much money is to be spent on the development of the wireless Local Area Network.
This would include purchasing of the materials required and the employment of expert
contractors in the installation process. This would also include picking on an appropriate
Network cabling company to provide the cabling services. Wireless LAN increases mobility and
collaboration in the organization. Employees can room within the communication room
without losing the network connection and it enhances work being done effectively. LAN also
allows more access to the information. It is easier to expand network in the organization not to
mention the enhanced guest access.
Sunshine Health Corporation can also opt to install WIFI. This can also be cost effective. The
building covering the offices (which is approximately 20,000 square feet) can use the Wireless
LAN. This can mostly be effective in the communication room and the rest of the offices areas.
On the other hand, WIFI can be installed on other sections and this is composed of storage and
the warehouse section.
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The plan upon completion would prove to be more cost effective .The main reason for network
cabling is to benefit the business. Switching from Cat 5 cable to Cat 6 enhances the business
work. This is because Cat 6 is faster as data transfers 10000MBits/second compared to category
5 cabling which transmits the data. Evidently the faster the data transfer the more the work
done, meaning the greater the profit of the business. This applies as well on the side of RJ45
connector. It is cheaper to install not to mention high connection speed.
Proposed Budget Worksheet for the company
NAME
COST
Wiring
$7500
Equipment
$5000
Installation
$2000
Testing
$1000
Total amount
$15,500
NETWORK CABLING
References:
http://www.flukenetworks.com/Expertise/Learn-About/Cable-Testing
http://www.organicwebs.com.au/faq/45-faqs/pc-tips/93-network-and-phone-cables
http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/solutions/small_business/resource_center/articles/work_from_anyw
here/why_go_wireless/index.html
ASSET RECOVERY.
Change is inevitable in every organization, most of all it is an obligation so as to improve the
productivity and the functioning of a firm. It would include shifting or embracing new
innovations from time to time. The question what is done to the equipment those are no longer
in use? They should not be dumped or left lie around unproductive but instead should be
recycled to the benefit of the company. These assets can be termed as decommissioned.
However, just because equipment is old or no longer in use does not mean that it can be
recycled. Asset recovery should be effective and should be ensured that it does not turn out to
disaster again and only prove loss of money during the process. Sunshine Health Company
should therefore undertake efficient procedure in the deposition of the equipment in the firm.
A system that is out of service or can no longer go hand in hand with a company’s requirement
would be left off. In Sunshine Health Corporation, computers (desktops and laptops) can be
used in recording and storing the company’s data. However, when it becomes old, it start being
slow and cannot run the systems at the speed required. Old computers are a frustration and
during storage of data. It causes a lot of tech problems and these forces the company to buy
new computers. The old computers are decommissioned. There some other hardware devices
which can also be decommissioned
>voice devices e.g. computer speaker
>Computer output Microfilm (COM)
>Magnetic disks (both floppy and hardy disks.
Some other equipment that can be would include; air conditioners in the communication
room, telecommunication equipment for example, landline telephones, printers, answering
machines, modems, fax machines and Local area Networks (LAN).
There are several factors to consider when deciding to undertake Assert Recovery Management
(ARM).Availability of spare parts. Sunshine Healthy Corporation should take into consideration
the spare parts available to recover the asset. The cost of the spare parts to maintain and aid
run the equipment again should be affordable and not of the companies budget. Availability of
skills to run the equipment at top condition. Sunshine company should ensure that it has the
skills to run the equipment perfectly well without frequent break downs and collapses. This
would include the trained employees (programmers) to help run the equipment. Asset
Recovery process should be cost effective. The installation and uninstallation of equipment in
every location in the company should not be out of budget .i.e., man power cost, material cost
(Work in progress) and operation costs. Sunshine Health Corporation should pick the most
advanced company to help in the asset recovery process which provides quality and updated
services. The company should also consider if the equipment would bring a good feedback or
ASSET RECOVERY.
rather would be substantial in the long run. Equipment that would only go up in smoke again
should be dismantled and demolished.
During deposition of the decommissioned equipment, the company must take into
consideration the track record of the equipment. This would involve its original price, the
quality of services it offered and its maintenance cost during the asset’s life. The company
should be ready to incur costs during the deposition process for the benefit of the firm. This
would include man power services, transportation costs, and storage services. There many
companies that specialize in asset recovery and Sunshine Health Company should pick on the
most cost effective firm which offers quality and validated services. Sunshine Health
Corporation should also ensure that it has got the necessary equipment to carry out the asset
recovery process, for example, the spare parts for the decommissioned equipment.
Tools to be used in the collection of the equipment and the storage facilities are also
substantial. When collecting the equipment, absolute care and safety should be undertaken so
as to avoid any damages in the process. Sunshine Health Corporation should ensure that it has
got highly trained personnel who would handle the equipment with utmost safety. This would
include trained persons with great enthusiasm who would carry out the collection process in a
professionally prescribed manner. The collected equipment can be stored in the warehouse as
they await their transportation to their respective locations.
Upgrading of the decommissioned assets can be a way of asset recovery. The case study claims
that the assets are age 5 to 15 years and are still working. If the computers were operating on
windows 7 or 8, they can be upgraded to windows 8.1 or window 10 which are faster compared
to 7 and 8.Windows 10 has an excellent multitasking feature compared to windows 8.The
process might include the uninstallation of windows 8 and installation of windows 10 .The
company would require trained and qualified personnel to undertake these switches and these
computer be used in the company. Another feature would include proper network cabling of
the machines. The company should get rid of old category 5 cable and instead use the category
6 cable which run 1000 Bits/second compared to cat 5 which runs about 10,000Bits/ second.
This would also include use of RJ45 connectors compared to RJ11 connectors which are
slower.RJ45 are easily available and easy to install.
Donation of the equipment is another form of deposition. Sunshine Health Corporation can opt
for donation of the asset. Donating the asset to a registered charity can bring tax benefits and
write-offs. The company should pick the most appropriate non-profit making organization
which can make use of the assets. Before donating the asset, Sunshine Health Corporation
should ensure that the assets are in good shape to avoid many expenses after donation. This
would most definitely bring goodwill to the firm and is a way a building the company’s image to
ASSET RECOVERY.
its customers. The company can take the option of advertising the donation of equipment and
have the interested apply for the donation and Sunshine Company would pick the most suitable
organization.
Sunshine Health Corporation could also decide to sell the decommissioned equipment. The
telecommunication equipment, that is, printers, landline telephone, answering machines,
modems and fax machines can be sold at lower price .The revenue obtained can be used in
many departments in the firm. For example, the money can be used to train employees,
purchase other necessary commodities for the firm hence making more profit. This can be used
to attract highly trained personnel by providing competitive salaries hence provision of good
service to the consumers leading to the prosperity of the firm.
References:
http://www.itliquidators.com/blog/decommissioned-it-equipment/
http://www.alphr.com/microsoft/microsoft-windows-10/1000288/why-windows-10-is-betterthan-windows-81
http://smallbusiness.chron.com/asset-recovery-telecommunications-10373.html
http://computerrecycling.co.nz/decommision-asset-recovery/
Running Head: TECHNOLOGY
1
Technology
Student’s Name
Course
Tutor
Date
TECHNOLOGY
2
QUESTION ONE
A group of interconnected computers and associated devices that share communication(s)
wireless link to a server or a line is referred to as a local area network (LAN). On average, a
LAN includes peripherals and computers which are connected to a server within a small range of
geographical area like a home or an office building. Computer(s) and other mobile devices can
use resources like network storage or a printer. Typically, the server has data storage and
applications that are shared or used in universal by multiple users of computers (Chowdhury,
2010).
Any local area network (LAN) may and can serve as few as two or three or even four
users like for example, in a home network, or as many as thousands of users. Wi-Fi and Ethernet
are the two most usually used LAN technologies while others includes, ARCNET, Fiber
Distributed Data Interface, and Token Ring which also have lost of favors as Wi-Fi and Ethernet
speeds have improved and increased. The rise and growth of virtualization has spurred the
improvement of virtual LANs (VLANs) that allows network managers to rationally group set of
connections nodes and partition their networks with no need for major changes in infrastructure
(Chowdhury, 2010).
Characteristically, a suite of application programs can be stored on the server of LAN.
Consumers who require an application more often can download it once and after run it the local
equipment or device. Printing and other services by consumers can also be ordered through
applications that run on the LAN server. A consumer can use and share documents with others
on it that is the LAN server, as write and read right of entry is taken care of by an administrator
or network manager. The LAN server can also be used as a Web server if preserves are taken to
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protect data from outside and internal applications access. In some circumstances, Wi-Fi or a
wireless LAN may be favorable to a wired LAN due to its cost and flexibility. Firms are
assessing WLANs as replacements or solutions to their wired infrastructures because of the
increase of mobile devices (Chowdhury, 2010).
QUESTION TWO
Wireless technologies may have changed how we view telecommunications today in the
way that physical infrastructure is seen as good from a management point of view because it
offers cheap deployment rather than those wires running through a building is costly and
awkward to preserve. Like in this case, if a business or a firm increases its personnel, the new
workers will require physical connections at their work stations that will require to be set up
manually. Breakages in the connection which is wired will have to be fixed manually because
there is no software answer to a damaged Ethernet pin. The advancement in mobile devices over
the past few years reveals how apple alone has sold more than 100 thousands of IPads since was
introduced and a large number of workers are coming with them to work. It is important that they
have access to the firm network to get the best out of them, where this means providing them
with wireless access. A wireless network is also convenient and neater, providing solutions to
those unattractive cables around the office (Haddon & Green, 2009).
Normally, while allowing employees use their own devices and tools at work and moving
around the offices connected up with the firm network bores productivity benefits, it also poses a
high risk to the security. The threat of malware as received onto the firm network through a
compromised device is one specific issue. If a mobile device belongs to the firm or business, it is
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always easy to take care of security, but worker owned devices are other cases more so if not
protected (Haddon & Green, 2009).
Furthermore, the range offered by wireless access point(s) is another key issue. Not only
can wireless networks be limited in provisions of how far the signals travels or reach point but
also the signal can go down or weaken the far away from it you are. It means to make sure that of
a full, dependable coverage across the office or building, a corporate should install sufficient
access points that drive up the cost of installation (Haddon & Green, 2009).
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References
Chowdhury, D. D. (2010). High Speed LAN Technology Handbook. Berlin, Heidelberg:
Springer Berlin Heidelberg.
Haddon, L., & Green, N. (2009). Mobile communications: An introduction to new media.
Oxford: Berg.
Information Resources Management Association. (2012). Wireless technologies:
Concepts, methodologies, tools and applications. Hershey, PA: Information Science
Reference.
Running Head: IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF LAN AND WAN
Improving the Performance of LAN and WAN
Name
Course
Tutor
Date
1
IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF LAN AND WAN
Improvements in performance and speed of WAN and LAN depend on various factors,
technology and budget. In case of WAN, there are considerable factors to consider that are cost
prohibitive and effective. However, in addressing the LAN performances, you must have to
isolate and identify all the involved bottlenecks owing to technology. By usage of LAN, it is
possible to achieve effective performance owing to its high speed and less costly technologies
such as Ethernet. Therefore, it is advisably important to ensure that the “Citrix MetaFrame farm”
can be capable of 100 Mbps (Eckhardt & Steenkiste, 2014).
In case of the WAN network, it is important to consider “Citrix MetaFrame” clients. This
is because these “Clients” are highly effective and capable particularly when circuits are highly
congested and you have to decrease the traffic amount of which your users might be transferring
through the WAN. However, it is important to note that Citrix may experience performance fall.
This is because depending on the “Citrix MetaFrame you deploy, after you have launched it,
client will have to only open TCP session (Eckhardt & Steenkiste, 2014).
With the TCP single session, the screen refreshes and updates should be sent to client’s
machine. It is important note that if there a source which is delaying in your network, hence, lose
of packet, TCP can drop sharply. However, it is advisable that doing so, you can easily
compromise network performance of other applications. Fortunately, you can use many tools in
troubleshooting your WAN performance (Eckhardt & Steenkiste, 2014).
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Reference
Eckhardt, D., & Steenkiste, P. (2014). Improving wireless LAN performance via adaptive local
error control. In Network Protocols, 1998. Proceedings. Sixth International Conference
on (pp. 327-338). IEEE.
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Running head: EXECUTIVE SUMMURY
1
Executive Summary
Name
Institutional Affiliation
EXECUTIVE SUMMURY
2
The network to be provided here require a perfect network interconnection among the ten
healthcare facilities in the Gainsville Florida area. The inventory management is aimed at
overseeing the constant flow and specification of stocked products and services. The
implementation plan to address the inventory control electronically and provide direct results
will be developed as follows.
The diagram for inventory management system is a data flow diagram of graphical
representation and commonly used also for the visualization of structured design data processing
through an information system. Here it is shown as a single process that provides data to the
financial system and also for the services offered. In this case, the designed system can both
provide data and get data from the managers, employees and service consumers.
Managers. They have the methods of balancing stock shortage among the healthcare
around the specified area. It is achieved electronically through the Wi-Fi and the developed
common internet sites. It is directly connected to the inventory system centre.
Inventory system. Here, the organizations records are documented sequentially and
categorically. The information recorded includes the cash flow, purchase customer data,
shipment and supply and invoice advertising. As an information centre, all the other parts are
connected directly to it.
Financial system. This is the chain of how the cash flows into and from the institutions. A
site developed can show the overall directions of cash among the healthcare facilities. It is also
directly connected to the inventory system.
Customers. These are the consumers of the services provided by the healthcare facilities
in the Florida area. The services provided to the consumers is also incorporate in social network
EXECUTIVE SUMMURY
for the entire interconnected organization. The cash they operate with the advertisement that
wins their interest for the organization is also availed in the social network created.
3
Running Head: WIRELESS SECURITY CONCERNS
1
Wireless Security Concerns
Name
Instructor
Institutional Affiliation
Date
WIRELESS SECURITY CONCERNS
2
Wireless network securities are very important part of any businesses when installed within the
premise. They improve employee productivity and can enhance business performance when
appropriately secured within the organization. A greater concern emerges in regards to their
security and this call for organizations to rethink how they secure their networks and network
devices to prevent attacks and misuse that can expose critical assets and confidential data of the
organization and their clients. Wireless security sometimes offer great potential for exploitation
mainly for two obvious reasons one being that they use airwaves for communication and also
wireless enabled devices are so ubiquitous (Khan & Pathan, 2013).
When Sunshine Health Corporation implements Wireless services in their retails section, there are
a lot of security concerns that it will pose on the corporation. Unlike the traditional wired networks
in which the communication basically travels along a shielded copper wire pair of optical cable,
the wireless radio frequency signals literally travels in an open air where the radio frequency
signals are exposed any attack since if not well secured, it can be prone to hackers and other
malicious activities. The wireless access points are prone to malicious activities as well as
employee misuse which therefore bring a lot of concerns regarding its use in the public domain.
The wireless connectivity security concerns also arise through the use of wireless enabled devices
by employees in which the confidential data residing on the network devices are vulnerable to
attack. The employees can also engage in malicious activities that may render the assets of the
organization vulnerable to further attack (Khan & Pathan, 2013).
The consumers as well are in danger when the company implements wireless services in their retail
section. First the consumer’s confidential data regarding their health records are in great danger
since the attackers and passive eavesdroppers can easily gather priority information, login
passwords as well as network station addresses and get access to the confidential data of the
WIRELESS SECURITY CONCERNS
3
corporation and its clients. The company’s confidential financial data information regarding their
transactions can as well be vulnerable to attack which may lead to financial loss.
4
WIRELESS SECURITY CONCERNS
Reference
Khan, S., & Pathan, A. S. K. (Eds.). (2013). Wireless networks and security: issues, challenges
and research trends. Springer Science & Business Media.
ASSET RECOVERY.
Change is inevitable in every organization, most of all it is an obligation so as to improve the
productivity and the functioning of a firm. It would include shifting or embracing new
innovations from time to time. The question what is done to the equipment those are no longer
in use? They should not be dumped or left lie around unproductive but instead should be
recycled to the benefit of the company. These assets can be termed as decommissioned.
However, just because equipment is old or no longer in use does not mean that it can be
recycled. Asset recovery should be effective and should be ensured that it does not turn out to
disaster again and only prove loss of money during the process. Sunshine Health Company
should therefore undertake efficient procedure in the deposition of the equipment in the firm.
A system that is out of service or can no longer go hand in hand with a company’s requirement
would be left off. In Sunshine Health Corporation, computers (desktops and laptops) can be
used in recording and storing the company’s data. However, when it becomes old, it start being
slow and cannot run the systems at the speed required. Old computers are a frustration and
during storage of data. It causes a lot of tech problems and these forces the company to buy
new computers. The old computers are decommissioned. There some other hardware devices
which can also be decommissioned
>voice devices e.g. computer speaker
>Computer output Microfilm (COM)
>Magnetic disks (both floppy and hardy disks.
Some other equipment that can be would include; air conditioners in the communication
room, telecommunication equipment for example, landline telephones, printers, answering
machines, modems, fax machines and Local area Networks (LAN).
There are several factors to consider when deciding to undertake Assert Recovery Management
(ARM).Availability of spare parts. Sunshine Healthy Corporation should take into consideration
the spare parts available to recover the asset. The cost of the spare parts to maintain and aid
run the equipment again should be affordable and not of the companies budget. Availability of
skills to run the equipment at top condition. Sunshine company should ensure that it has the
skills to run the equipment perfectly well without frequent break downs and collapses. This
would include the trained employees (programmers) to help run the equipment. Asset
Recovery process should be cost effective. The installation and uninstallation of equipment in
every location in the company should not be out of budget .i.e., man power cost, material cost
(Work in progress) and operation costs. Sunshine Health Corporation should pick the most
advanced company to help in the asset recovery process which provides quality and updated
services. The company should also consider if the equipment would bring a good feedback or
ASSET RECOVERY.
rather would be substantial in the long run. Equipment that would only go up in smoke again
should be dismantled and demolished.
During deposition of the decommissioned equipment, the company must take into
consideration the track record of the equipment. This would involve its original price, the
quality of services it offered and its maintenance cost during the asset’s life. The company
should be ready to incur costs during the deposition process for the benefit of the firm. This
would include man power services, transportation costs, and storage services. There many
companies that specialize in asset recovery and Sunshine Health Company should pick on the
most cost effective firm which offers quality and validated services. Sunshine Health
Corporation should also ensure that it has got the necessary equipment to carry out the asset
recovery process, for example, the spare parts for the decommissioned equipment.
Tools to be used in the collection of the equipment and the storage facilities are also
substantial. When collecting the equipment, absolute care and safety should be undertaken so
as to avoid any damages in the process. Sunshine Health Corporation should ensure that it has
got highly trained personnel who would handle the equipment with utmost safety. This would
include trained persons with great enthusiasm who would carry out the collection process in a
professionally prescribed manner. The collected equipment can be stored in the warehouse as
they await their transportation to their respective locations.
Upgrading of the decommissioned assets can be a way of asset recovery. The case study claims
that the assets are age 5 to 15 years and are still working. If the computers were operating on
windows 7 or 8, they can be upgraded to windows 8.1 or window 10 which are faster compared
to 7 and 8.Windows 10 has an excellent multitasking feature compared to windows 8.The
process might include the uninstallation of windows 8 and installation of windows 10 .The
company would require trained and qualified personnel to undertake these switches and these
computer be used in the company. Another feature would include proper network cabling of
the machines. The company should get rid of old category 5 cable and instead use the category
6 cable which run 1000 Bits/second compared to cat 5 which runs about 10,000Bits/ second.
This would also include use of RJ45 connectors compared to RJ11 connectors which are
slower.RJ45 are easily available and easy to install.
Donation of the equipment is another form of deposition. Sunshine Health Corporation can opt
for donation of the asset. Donating the asset to a registered charity can bring tax benefits and
write-offs. The company should pick the most appropriate non-profit making organization
which can make use of the assets. Before donating the asset, Sunshine Health Corporation
should ensure that the assets are in good shape to avoid many expenses after donation. This
would most definitely bring goodwill to the firm and is a way a building the company’s image to
ASSET RECOVERY.
its customers. The company can take the option of advertising the donation of equipment and
have the interested apply for the donation and Sunshine Company would pick the most suitable
organization.
Sunshine Health Corporation could also decide to sell the decommissioned equipment. The
telecommunication equipment, that is, printers, landline telephone, answering machines,
modems and fax machines can be sold at lower price .The revenue obtained can be used in
many departments in the firm. For example, the money can be used to train employees,
purchase other necessary commodities for the firm hence making more profit. This can be used
to attract highly trained personnel by providing competitive salaries hence provision of good
service to the consumers leading to the prosperity of the firm.
References:
http://www.itliquidators.com/blog/decommissioned-it-equipment/
http://www.alphr.com/microsoft/microsoft-windows-10/1000288/why-windows-10-is-betterthan-windows-81
http://smallbusiness.chron.com/asset-recovery-telecommunications-10373.html
http://computerrecycling.co.nz/decommision-asset-recovery/
Running Head: WIRELESS SECURITY CONCERNS
1
Wireless Security Concerns
Name
Instructor
Institutional Affiliation
Date
WIRELESS SECURITY CONCERNS
2
Wireless network securities are very important part of any businesses when installed within the
premise. They improve employee productivity and can enhance business performance when
appropriately secured within the organization. A greater concern emerges in regards to their
security and this call for organizations to rethink how they secure their networks and network
devices to prevent attacks and misuse that can expose critical assets and confidential data of the
organization and their clients. Wireless security sometimes offer great potential for exploitation
mainly for two obvious reasons one being that they use airwaves for communication and also
wireless enabled devices are so ubiquitous (Khan & Pathan, 2013).
When Sunshine Health Corporation implements Wireless services in their retails section, there are
a lot of security concerns that it will pose on the corporation. Unlike the traditional wired networks
in which the communication basically travels along a shielded copper wire pair of optical cable,
the wireless radio frequency signals literally travels in an open air where the radio frequency
signals are exposed any attack since if not well secured, it can be prone to hackers and other
malicious activities. The wireless access points are prone to malicious activities as well as
employee misuse which therefore bring a lot of concerns regarding its use in the public domain.
The wireless connectivity security concerns also arise through the use of wireless enabled devices
by employees in which the confidential data residing on the network devices are vulnerable to
attack. The employees can also engage in malicious activities that may render the assets of the
organization vulnerable to further attack (Khan & Pathan, 2013).
The consumers as well are in danger when the company implements wireless services in their retail
section. First the consumer’s confidential data regarding their health records are in great danger
since the attackers and passive eavesdroppers can easily gather priority information, login
passwords as well as network station addresses and get access to the confidential data of the
WIRELESS SECURITY CONCERNS
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corporation and its clients. The company’s confidential financial data information regarding their
transactions can as well be vulnerable to attack which may lead to financial loss.
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Reference
Khan, S., & Pathan, A. S. K. (Eds.). (2013). Wireless networks and security: issues, challenges
and research trends. Springer Science & Business Media.
NETWORK CABLING
Network Cabling is a critical concept in nearly every organization. It is important that every
company have a high quality, efficient and highly reliable network cabling. The wiring used in
the connection of devices, for example, computers should be of the highest quality possible. To
ensure that appropriate network cabling is achieved, every company should have a realistic
validated plan and an ideal provider. The company should ensure that it has an appropriate
decision making capability to avoid making wrong choices which might later frustrate the
company’s operation. The Sunshine Health Corporation Company should strive at achieving an
up to date and reliable network cabling. From the report obtained after inspection is crucial
that Sunshine Health Corporation have a proper network cabling.
According to the inspection, the facility was still equipped with the old cabling .Sunshine Health
Corporation Should pick on an appropriate network cabling company to provide the cabling
services. This means that official installation of new cabling equipment. Upgrading the existing
cables tend to be more expensive and time-consuming. This means that the most reliable and
modern (up to date) network cabling however expensive it could be. Sunshine Health Company
should take an action in removing the old cabling and have the most current one. The building
structure should be taken into consideration during network cabling, more so when installing
the wireless LANs and WIFI. For most reasons the company should standardize on Category
6Cable for the building. Category 5 cable is good but it has proven to have a limitation i.e. it has
a maximum data rate of 1000 MB itssecond upon usage on the Ethernet computer network.
Category 6 cable has proven to have better safety compared to Cat 5 cable. Switching to Cat 6
cable will enable the company have future proof for the business. Data also transfers
10000MBits/second .When it comes to budgeting Category 6 cable are better as it allows time
saving and brings about the ability of speed in the facility. For the installation of Category 6
cable the following equipment are required;
>Cable Tester
>Verification –Verifies that the cable is connected correctly
>Qualification Tester.
The communication room where the facility is wired with coaxible cable and the telephone uses
the RJ11 connector. Since the companies switches to category 6 cable it can use the 8p8C
(RJ45) connector .They are becoming more readily available.RJ45 can be easily installed
compared to other connectors and by chance has a higher connection speed. A company that
maintains RJ has clear know-how of effective it is. The communication room should be of good
shape;
>Prober number of cables of each section (preferably two)
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>A centralized tray system
>It should have a raised floor.
>All the equipment should be clearly labeled.
The communication room being wired with category 6 cable goes appropriately with the RJ45
connector for the telephone. Labeling processes are reviewed in the Network Service
orientation. Proper location and arrangement of the communication room can also enable
manage voice and data.
A typical wireless network can be installed on each computer in the communication room. The
users can be able to communicate with the network as if cabled computers were in use. Signals
can be received to and from the surrounding computers. This is appropriate in the
communication room in the Local area. Before developing the wireless LAN, there is a need to
ensure or define how the wireless LAN would satisfy the requirement. This includes:
>Identifying the standards
>Developing system architecture
>Selecting the access points (The transceiver)
>Materials (must be cost effective)
Once the requirements have been identified, the company should undertake a feasibility study
on how much money is to be spent on the development of the wireless Local Area Network.
This would include purchasing of the materials required and the employment of expert
contractors in the installation process. This would also include picking on an appropriate
Network cabling company to provide the cabling services. Wireless LAN increases mobility and
collaboration in the organization. Employees can room within the communication room
without losing the network connection and it enhances work being done effectively. LAN also
allows more access to the information. It is easier to expand network in the organization not to
mention the enhanced guest access.
Sunshine Health Corporation can also opt to install WIFI. This can also be cost effective. The
building covering the offices (which is approximately 20,000 square feet) can use the Wireless
LAN. This can mostly be effective in the communication room and the rest of the offices areas.
On the other hand, WIFI can be installed on other sections and this is composed of storage and
the warehouse section.
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The plan upon completion would prove to be more cost effective .The main reason for network
cabling is to benefit the business. Switching from Cat 5 cable to Cat 6 enhances the business
work. This is because Cat 6 is faster as data transfers 10000MBits/second compared to category
5 cabling which transmits the data. Evidently the faster the data transfer the more the work
done, meaning the greater the profit of the business. This applies as well on the side of RJ45
connector. It is cheaper to install not to mention high connection speed.
Proposed Budget Worksheet for the company
NAME
COST
Wiring
$7500
Equipment
$5000
Installation
$2000
Testing
$1000
Total amount
$15,500
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References:
http://www.flukenetworks.com/Expertise/Learn-About/Cable-Testing
http://www.organicwebs.com.au/faq/45-faqs/pc-tips/93-network-and-phone-cables
http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/solutions/small_business/resource_center/articles/work_from_anyw
here/why_go_wireless/index.html
Running head: EXECUTIVE SUMMURY
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Executive Summary
Name
Institutional Affiliation
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The network to be provided here require a perfect network interconnection among the ten
healthcare facilities in the Gainsville Florida area. The inventory management is aimed at
overseeing the constant flow and specification of stocked products and services. The
implementation plan to address the inventory control electronically and provide direct results
will be developed as follows.
The diagram for inventory management system is a data flow diagram of graphical
representation and commonly used also for the visualization of structured design data processing
through an information system. Here it is shown as a single process that provides data to the
financial system and also for the services offered. In this case, the designed system can both
provide data and get data from the managers, employees and service consumers.
Managers. They have the methods of balancing stock shortage among the healthcare
around the specified area. It is achieved electronically through the Wi-Fi and the developed
common internet sites. It is directly connected to the inventory system centre.
Inventory system. Here, the organizations records are documented sequentially and
categorically. The information recorded includes the cash flow, purchase customer data,
shipment and supply and invoice advertising. As an information centre, all the other parts are
connected directly to it.
Financial system. This is the chain of how the cash flows into and from the institutions. A
site developed can show the overall directions of cash among the healthcare facilities. It is also
directly connected to the inventory system.
Customers. These are the consumers of the services provided by the healthcare facilities
in the Florida area. The services provided to the consumers is also incorporate in social network
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for the entire interconnected organization. The cash they operate with the advertisement that
wins their interest for the organization is also availed in the social network created.
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Running Head: IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF LAN AND WAN
Improving the Performance of LAN and WAN
Name
Course
Tutor
Date
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IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF LAN AND WAN
Improvements in performance and speed of WAN and LAN depend on various factors,
technology and budget. In case of WAN, there are considerable factors to consider that are cost
prohibitive and effective. However, in addressing the LAN performances, you must have to
isolate and identify all the involved bottlenecks owing to technology. By usage of LAN, it is
possible to achieve effective performance owing to its high speed and less costly technologies
such as Ethernet. Therefore, it is advisably important to ensure that the “Citrix MetaFrame farm”
can be capable of 100 Mbps (Eckhardt & Steenkiste, 2014).
In case of the WAN network, it is important to consider “Citrix MetaFrame” clients. This
is because these “Clients” are highly effective and capable particularly when circuits are highly
congested and you have to decrease the traffic amount of which your users might be transferring
through the WAN. However, it is important to note that Citrix may experience performance fall.
This is because depending on the “Citrix MetaFrame you deploy, after you have launched it,
client will have to only open TCP session (Eckhardt & Steenkiste, 2014).
With the TCP single session, the screen refreshes and updates should be sent to client’s
machine. It is important note that if there a source which is delaying in your network, hence, lose
of packet, TCP can drop sharply. However, it is advisable that doing so, you can easily
compromise network performance of other applications. Fortunately, you can use many tools in
troubleshooting your WAN performance (Eckhardt & Steenkiste, 2014).
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Reference
Eckhardt, D., & Steenkiste, P. (2014). Improving wireless LAN performance via adaptive local
error control. In Network Protocols, 1998. Proceedings. Sixth International Conference
on (pp. 327-338). IEEE.
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Running Head: TECHNOLOGY
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Technology
Student’s Name
Course
Tutor
Date
TECHNOLOGY
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QUESTION ONE
A group of interconnected computers and associated devices that share communication(s)
wireless link to a server or a line is referred to as a local area network (LAN). On average, a
LAN includes peripherals and computers which are connected to a server within a small range of
geographical area like a home or an office building. Computer(s) and other mobile devices can
use resources like network storage or a printer. Typically, the server has data storage and
applications that are shared or used in universal by multiple users of computers (Chowdhury,
2010).
Any local area network (LAN) may and can serve as few as two or three or even four
users like for example, in a home network, or as many as thousands of users. Wi-Fi and Ethernet
are the two most usually used LAN technologies while others includes, ARCNET, Fiber
Distributed Data Interface, and Token Ring which also have lost of favors as Wi-Fi and Ethernet
speeds have improved and increased. The rise and growth of virtualization has spurred the
improvement of virtual LANs (VLANs) that allows network managers to rationally group set of
connections nodes and partition their networks with no need for major changes in infrastructure
(Chowdhury, 2010).
Characteristically, a suite of application programs can be stored on the server of LAN.
Consumers who require an application more often can download it once and after run it the local
equipment or device. Printing and other services by consumers can also be ordered through
applications that run on the LAN server. A consumer can use and share documents with others
on it that is the LAN server, as write and read right of entry is taken care of by an administrator
or network manager. The LAN server can also be used as a Web server if preserves are taken to
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protect data from outside and internal applications access. In some circumstances, Wi-Fi or a
wireless LAN may be favorable to a wired LAN due to its cost and flexibility. Firms are
assessing WLANs as replacements or solutions to their wired infrastructures because of the
increase of mobile devices (Chowdhury, 2010).
QUESTION TWO
Wireless technologies may have changed how we view telecommunications today in the
way that physical infrastructure is seen as good from a management point of view because it
offers cheap deployment rather than those wires running through a building is costly and
awkward to preserve. Like in this case, if a business or a firm increases its personnel, the new
workers will require physical connections at their work stations that will require to be set up
manually. Breakages in the connection which is wired will have to be fixed manually because
there is no software answer to a damaged Ethernet pin. The advancement in mobile devices over
the past few years reveals how apple alone has sold more than 100 thousands of IPads since was
introduced and a large number of workers are coming with them to work. It is important that they
have access to the firm network to get the best out of them, where this means providing them
with wireless access. A wireless network is also convenient and neater, providing solutions to
those unattractive cables around the office (Haddon & Green, 2009).
Normally, while allowing employees use their own devices and tools at work and moving
around the offices connected up with the firm network bores productivity benefits, it also poses a
high risk to the security. The threat of malware as received onto the firm network through a
compromised device is one specific issue. If a mobile device belongs to the firm or business, it is
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always easy to take care of security, but worker owned devices are other cases more so if not
protected (Haddon & Green, 2009).
Furthermore, the range offered by wireless access point(s) is another key issue. Not only
can wireless networks be limited in provisions of how far the signals travels or reach point but
also the signal can go down or weaken the far away from it you are. It means to make sure that of
a full, dependable coverage across the office or building, a corporate should install sufficient
access points that drive up the cost of installation (Haddon & Green, 2009).
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References
Chowdhury, D. D. (2010). High Speed LAN Technology Handbook. Berlin, Heidelberg:
Springer Berlin Heidelberg.
Haddon, L., & Green, N. (2009). Mobile communications: An introduction to new media.
Oxford: Berg.
Information Resources Management Association. (2012). Wireless technologies:
Concepts, methodologies, tools and applications. Hershey, PA: Information Science
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