| Computer network installation has become an | | | | back-up devices, cables and network operating |
| essential prerequisite for any efficient modern-day | | | | systems. Make sure you have the required |
| business as it allows employees to truly work as | | | | licenses to run the software on all your machines |
| a team by sharing information, accessing the | | | | before installing a computer network. Alongside |
| same database and staying in touch constantly. | | | | computer network installation should proceed the |
| For a computer network to give the best results, | | | | building of a dedicated technical support staff, |
| a lot of detailed planning and foresight is required | | | | either within your own organisation or outside |
| before installation. | | | | consultants. Delegate responsibility clearly for |
| Firstly, an organisation needs to clearly define its | | | | network management. Before installing the |
| requirements - how many people would use the | | | | network, you also need to choose the security |
| network, how many would use it locally (within | | | | mechanism to protect corporate data and keep |
| the office) and how many might require remote | | | | viruses at bay. |
| access (from a different location), how many | | | | The transition to a new or upgraded computer |
| computers and other devices (servers, printers, | | | | network can bring some teething problems. To |
| scanners) would be connected to the network, | | | | minimise chances of confusion, the company |
| what are the needs of the various departments | | | | might need to train its staff to make them |
| and who would be in charge of running/managing | | | | familiar with the new system. Careful planning will |
| the network. It also helps if one can anticipate the | | | | to a large extent prevent crises like system |
| direction the company would take in the near | | | | downtime and network crashes. |
| future so potential growth can be factored in | | | | If you are planning to install a computer network |
| during computer network installation. | | | | or upgrade and existing one, contact Viper |
| The technology issues should also be ironed out in | | | | System at sales@vipersystems.co.uk for help. |
| advance - hardware, software, servers, switches, | | | | |