Slide 1 LOCAL AREA COMPUTER NETWORK GBA 573

Slide 2 Overview  This project focuses on implementing a Local Area Computer Network  Project will be implemented for a start-up business  This presentation will discuss all aspects of this project from problem statement to final analysis

Slide 3 Problem Statement  New business has immediate need for synchronous high speed Internet service  Computers need to be able to share printing services  Estimated phone service expenses are very high

Slide 4 Costs  Cable Modem  Hub  Headsets  Web cams  One Internet Service Connection  Additional IP Addresses  Accessories

Slide 5 Benefits  High speed internet service  High performance workstations  Sharing printer and files  Saving time on administrative activities  Reduce estimated phone service expenses  Video conferencing

Slide 6 Feasibility  Available technical resources (Present State) –Four computers matching the minimum requirements for this network. 3 Windows XP and 1 MAC OS X3 Windows XP and 1 MAC OS X 766 MHz or better766 MHz or better 256 RAM or better256 RAM or better Network cardsNetwork cards Audio and Video capabilitiesAudio and Video capabilities CD ROMCD ROM 1 GB space available on hard disk1 GB space available on hard disk –Printer

Slide 7 Feasibility  Economic –Available time and funds to implement the project  Operational –Human resources available –ISP supports up to 3 additional IP addresses  Selection criteria –Available investment to implement the project –Knowledge to configure this type of network

Slide 8 Risk  Risks of implementing the network –50% Network will work –50% Network won’t work  Risks of not implementing the network –100% Very high because we are not going to save any money

Slide 9 Risk Calculation MAN HOURS COST TOTAL COST OF THE PROJECT

Slide 10 Requirements Analysis  Deliverables - The small office network should deliver high performance on the following programs or applications –For Windows: Microsoft Net MeetingMicrosoft Net Meeting Printer SharingPrinter Sharing MSN MessengerMSN Messenger Internet ExplorerInternet Explorer NetscapeNetscape Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft Outlook Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Access, Front Page)Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Access, Front Page) Audio and Video Capabilities.Audio and Video Capabilities.

Slide 11 Requirements Analysis –For Macintosh: Printer SharingPrinter Sharing MSN MessengerMSN Messenger Internet ExplorerInternet Explorer NetscapeNetscape Microsoft Encourage (MAC Version of Outlook Express)Microsoft Encourage (MAC Version of Outlook Express) Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) Audio and Video CapabilitiesAudio and Video Capabilities

Slide 12 Technical Specification of Project  Below are the minimum and recommended computer specifications for our Small Office Network * Present state: Computers already meet the specified requirements

Slide 13 Technical Specifications of Project  Below are the minimum and recommended computer specifications for our Small Office Network * Present state: Computers already meet the specified requirements

Slide 14 Project / Process Design 1.Establish High Speed Internet Service 2.Connections 3.Load Computers with Software and Applications 4.Network Configuration

Slide 15 Measures of Success  Quantitative Measures –Avoid paying for additional Internet connections : we don’t need to pay for this additional service because every computer will have internet –Phone service savings : we are planning to save 100 dollars monthly on average of the estimated bill and we are going to do this by making pc-to-pc calls –Avoid buying additional printers: we don’t need to invest on additional printers since every person will have access to a printer

Slide 16 Measures of Success  Qualitative Measures –Be able to speak and communicate with coworkers and customers –Be able to have a video conference –Have four workstations available for internet

Slide 17 Costs

Slide 18 Benefits

Slide 19 Costs vs. Benefits (one year)

Slide 20 Costs

Slide 21 Benefits

Slide 22 Costs vs. Benefits (two years)

Slide 23 Development Phase  Expected to last less than 6 days  4 people will assist the project  All have team worked together previously  Implementation dates are considered to be on vacation term for every member of the project team

Slide 24 Development Phase

Slide 25 Final Analysis  This network project is needed on this business start-up in order to take advantage of Information Technologies available  After implementation business operation will be more efficient  Administrative expenses will decrease

Slide 26  THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION