Need an opinion about setting up a network for a three-floor bldg...

[mewtrandell]

um guys, i'm new here, but wouldn't u mind if i ask u some questions?

...we were asked to create a network set - up for a three floor building...

however, three business establishments, ( an internet cafe , a computer shop [w/c sells computer peripherals] and an advertising shop - all owned by a single person) are planned to be in that one building...

the questions are :

> what do you think would be the BEST (in terms of reliability and security) NETWORKING TOPOLOGY applicable for this kind of situation?

> how many servers do we need to set - up to support the whole system?

> some suggested softwares for the businesses said above (just optional - i wouldn't mind if u won't answer this ^_^)

thanx a lot for giving some time reading this questions of mine...

any answers or opinions would be a big help...violent reactions are welcome too ^_^

 

[cohen]

um guys, i'm new here, but wouldn't u mind if i ask u some questions?

That is what we are here for, happy to help

...we were asked to create a network set - up for a three floor building...

however, three business establishments, ( an internet cafe , a computer shop [w/c sells computer peripherals] and an advertising shop - all owned by a single person) are planned to be in that one building...

Nice

the questions are :

> what do you think would be the BEST (in terms of reliability and security) NETWORKING TOPOLOGY applicable for this kind of situation?

Well are you wanting to go wireless or wired, or both??

> how many servers do we need to set - up to support the whole system?

Depends on what your wanting to do....

> some suggested softwares for the businesses said above (just optional - i wouldn't mind if u won't answer this ^_^)

Windows XP Professional or Windows Vista Business. Good Anti Virus and Firewall Protection Software.

thanx a lot for giving some time reading this questions of mine...

No Problems anytime

any answers or opinions would be a big help...violent reactions are welcome too ^_^

lol, well i hope my opnions / answers helped

 

[cybereclipse]

> what do you think would be the BEST (in terms of reliability and security) NETWORKING TOPOLOGY applicable for this kind of situation?

wired, for all the terminals in the entire buldg. and a wireless router for the cafe

> how many servers do we need to set - up to support the whole system?

obvisouly one for each business, depends on what the planned buisnesses plan to do

> some suggested softwares for the businesses said above (just optional - i wouldn't mind if u won't answer this ^_^)

probably some reliable POS programs for all three businesses

 

[mewtrandell]

thanx a lot guys...

um mr.cybereclipse, why would you prefer a wireless router for the cafe? I know that wireless connections are one of the great choices today, but it does have it's share of risks, right?

Would star bus topology be a great choice for the network topology?

and, what could be your advantages in using both wireless / wired connection against to those who use only one kind of connection?

pardon me from being too inquisitive, I just got a little...um...wired? hehe ^_^

thanx a lot again!