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IT networks, while simple, require extensive planning to ensure stability<\/a>, yet we often come across companies that are familiar with the imperative role networks play in running their business<\/a> efficiently.<\/p>\n Informed entrepreneurs<\/a> often choose to update their networking systems to suit their organizational structure.<\/p>\n Although upgrading<\/a> is an expensive and time-consuming process, its benefits<\/a> are tenfold. Although there are some small businesses that insist that a Windows workstation<\/a> act as a network server, this decision can eventually lead to a decrease in the efficiency and productivity of the entire information technology<\/a> environment.<\/p>\n Network consultants<\/a> should always analyze the nature of your business to recommend a network \/ information technology system<\/a> that is the best option for your business.<\/p>\n IT consultants should evaluate the hardware and software<\/a> requirements to guide your business through the pros and cons of the various networking<\/a> options your business may be considering.<\/p>\n From a network consulting standpoint<\/a>, these are five common issues that businesses ignore or don’t include in overall network infrastructure<\/a> planning.<\/p>\n Disaster recovery: Although entrepreneurs take risks, they cover all contingencies<\/a>. While insuring their store and goods<\/a> against fire, theft, natural calamities, etc., in many cases they ignore the need to implement a disaster recovery<\/a> plan for financial records, employee payroll<\/a>, and customer data.<\/p>\n Loss of valuable customer<\/a> information in a fire would result in temporary chaos and financial loss. Therefore, a data recovery<\/a> system must be available to restore normal operation within 24 to 48 hours.<\/p>\n There are several options to evaluate based on the size of the business. A good technology<\/a> consulting company should be able to assess the needs and, accordingly, recommend an IT recovery<\/a> plan that is foolproof but affordable.<\/p>\n Redundancy: Although companies are advised to maintain an alternative or redundant power<\/a> supply for critical servers, many entrepreneurs ignore this simple loss prevention method to save a few hundred dollars.<\/p>\n For example, servers that process customer credit card transactions<\/a> are not exempt from the probability of failure and, if not backed by a redundant power source, can cause significant financial loss.<\/p>\n The point I am trying to get across is that important network equipment<\/a> must be identified and a redundant plan implemented to prevent unforeseen circumstances.<\/p>\n Network security: Viruses are no stranger to the world of computers and the Internet<\/a>. When conducting technology analysis and audits, we come across companies that have servers in the DMZ<\/a> without network security measures, such as a simple firewall.<\/p>\n We’ve seen cases where employees had full access to the network server running virus-inviting programs like Limewire<\/a>. An obvious result of this would be a slow network.<\/p>\n In most cases, passwords for workstations, servers, etc. they are identical and shared. Waterproof network security<\/a> plans should be implemented especially when the enterprise IT infrastructure contains sensitive customer or personal information that can become a risk, as well as an embarrassing situation if lost. Network speed – Businesses are always focused on maximizing efficiency and productivity at the lowest cost, and what better way to achieve this goal than to minimize wasted employee time?<\/p>\n The speed of IT networks depends on many factors, from simple network security<\/a> policies to restricting P2P software to smart switching hardware. You might be surprised, but the cabling of the network infrastructure (Cat 5, Cat 6, and Fiber Optic) also makes a significant difference in the performance of the entire network.<\/p>\n
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