Discussion 2

For this interactive assignment, you will take on the role of an IT Manager tasked with designing a network topology for a small travel business consisting of the owner and five employees. The business rents a small space on the 10th floor of an office building. There are three travel agents on staff, and the owner is looking to hire three more people, for a total of eight employees. The agents travel and will need wireless access. All employees have a computer; however, there is no network to connect them so they cannot share files or print to a common printer. The staff is spending too much time on inefficient processes that impact productivity and efficiency.

In a separate document, create a high-level diagram that depicts the network topology you would select for this scenario. Attach your diagram document to the initial post. Within your initial post analyze the current setup and explain the role a network would play in increasing productivity and efficiency. Identify your chosen topology and explain why and/or how your solution will address the need(s) of the business. Compare your topology to another topology you considered, and explain why the one you selected is the best solution.

Support your statements with evidence from your required sources.

Your initial post should be at least 300 words in length.