what type of system will interconnect 20 workstations in one room and twenty in the other to a central server,which offers:\n1.internet e-mail\n2.a database that contains all customer information\n3.high quality printer access.?
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first u have to build a LAN with 20 systems using a switch/hub then conect both the rooms network with the centralized server.
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First off, purchase a USB hub to expand the number of available ports.\n\nSecond, depending upon the number of parallel printers, purchase some USB to parallel adapters, one for each parallel printer after the first, which is connected to the printer port.  Remaining printers that use USB connections can be connected directly to the USB hub.\n\nShare each printer, and voila! 5 shared printers.\n\nAnother (more expensive) option is to purchase print server devices (Netgear, HP JetDirect, etc.) and connect the printers to them.  This will save the overhead of managing the print queues on the server if the server is being used for anything else.
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I design computer networks for a state agency.\nI am assuming that you are talking about a line to provide you with internet access.\n\nYou need to consider several factors.\nHow many people on the LAN will access the internet.\nWhat software products are being used that require access the internet.\nWeb browsers\n\nvirus scan updates.  is everyones computer going to get their own updates from the internet or are you going to download the update once a week to a local server and have everyone access the server?  This would improve bandwidth.\n\nemail spam blocker, like symantec brightmail, how often is it going out and checking for updates.\n\nare you allowing people to use vpn through this circuit for remote access.\n\nare you hosting a web server or have a DMZ segment for others on the internet to utilize.\n\nConsider these factors.  Setup some rules on your firewall to limit use.\n\nI have 400 users in this building, and I have 2 T-1's(1.5Mb) that load balance traffic, and all of the situations above are true for me.\n\nIn my experience,\n\nless than 25 employees, 512K (Fractional T-1)\n50-100 (784K)\n100+ (Full T-1)\n\nYou still need to lease or buy a router like a Cisco 2811.\nIf you dont want the configuration and support responsiblity then lease it along withe the line.\nIf it goes down the phone company will come out and replace it for free, because its their property.\n\nGood Luck.
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If you have a local host provider that is mainstream such as CBeyond (local to me) that is the best business solution, because you can get some face to face talks which are normally more productive.\nOtherwise for business it is better to stick with the large web host on the Internet like www.tripod.com, here is what some list as the top ten:\nhttp://www.hosting-review.com/?gclid=CLvJxI2y7YUCFR49SAodkBxIfA\n\nHope this helps.
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As long as it has a network card, any PC can be used as a server.  The "server" is in the function, not in the hardware.  You will need to make sure it has enough power to serve 100 PC's (i.e. don't use an old laptop or desktop), but, as long as it does, it'll work.
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Never heard of that, but it would probably be easier to get a network hub and set up a network.\n\nThat would allow sharing of a printer (as well as internet connection, and a lot of other things).
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I suggest Red Hat Fedora Core 4 OS.\n\n"ISPs in the area have all been "Shell access? Go away, please," for years."\n\nTrue and they should be if they care about the security on their shared-use servers.  I suggest to go with a dedicated or virtual-dedicated server.  Virtual-dedicated is a new technology out there that allows the affordability of a shared server with the useability of a dedicated server.  Admin access allows you to have root level access and install and run virtually anything on the server.\n\nSee the Virtual Dedicated hosting offer here http://www.xmlwebhost.com/web_hosting.php
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First, get a real computer.......lol\nSecond, I would get the linksys NSLU2.\nThen add a couple of USB2.0 hard-drives and you're good to go.
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Well you can create as many travelling points you want to. But the selection of the DBMS is the most important. You need to evaluate that what would be the nature of your database, how complex would it be, what would be collection and manipulation of data, how much amount of data mining will be required. If you require a heavy database then i suggest you use Oracle, but it is a bit complex, you should be fine with SQL server I guess...
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Please clarify your question.  An information system could be a single computer, or a large network of computers, organized to perform certain operations.  What is it that you wish to implement?\n\nModern processor chips contain many millions of transistors.  It is not practical to implement them with individual components.\n\nDiscrete implementation of the circuitry found on a modern motherboard, for example, would be much more expensive than the cost of a commercially available motherboard.\n\nIt may be feasible to obtain designs for certain historic systems and implement them with more modern components, but performance will not compare with current technology and the costs may be prohibitive.\n\nSee the link to "Vintage Computers", which has notes on 1960's era machines.
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The best way for these so you dont have no problems at all is to purchase a Router. A router will go ahead and be the DHCP server which automaticly send out ip adress to any peripheral connected to it. You mentioned that you have 3 printers, are these printers attached to all 3 workstation you have at your LAN. If they are than you have to shared them out, set the permission so everyone can see one another. Make sure that they are all in the same workgroup which could be your LAN office name or something unique.
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i have ibm, and it works great. It is very reliable but a little expensive. It is one of the most sturdest computer i have used.
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Sounds like your looking for a continuous availability solution.  It depends on the platform.\nAn "active active" clustered solution may do the trick.  Fundamentally were talking about syncing disk across some geographic area.  EMC offers a solution called SRDF/A that allows you to maintain\nidentical systems.  It's a headache to set up but it works like a charm.\n\nGood Luck.
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If money is not a constraint, go for hardware based video conferencing system like sony, Aethra, Tandberg etc . you can visit www.seccom.org for more information. These systems support upto 6 sites . you can share powerpoint presentations too.\nif you require more than 6 sites to be connected together you should have a MCU like radvision
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check this site\nwww.majorgeeks.com\nwww.sysinternals.com
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I'd assume in a network of that size, you have at least 1 internet connection, and do have some device doing routing.  \n\nI suspect you're curious about VLANs, which are a nice way of splitting up your internal network, for both speed and security reasons.  It's common to put all of the people who swap files and share a printer onto their own little vlan, and to try to keep them on the same switch, as much as possible.  It also helps you as a network admin by keeping the network organized, so if there's a problem, you can find it easily.  \nIt's also wise to put devices that you think are more likely to attract problems (ie web servers, email servers) or devices that you really want to protect (the payroll computer) onto their own vlans..  and consider separating them from everyone else with a firewall/IPS while you're at it.\n\nYou might also be curious about sub-netting and network address translation, which you usually get into when you're running out of IP addresses.
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As stated, all of these technologies would be usable by you for free.  The java core technologies are free to use (as are a number of middle-tier / application servers you may need) and since you wouln't be redistributing any mysql components (or embedding it in anyway) I believe it would be cost-free for you to use as well.  \n\nAs for servers I currently use both 1&1 and Rackspace (though not cheap) with more than adequate results.