Assignment: Business Operations and Their Impact on Network Design

Write a 2- to 3-page paper evaluating the business operations and network design of your current organization or a previous employer. Include the following:

• What does the company do?

• Who are the customers?

• Types of employees (in-office vs. remote)

• Identify business operations and 3 to 5 operational activities that might affect network design

• If you are familiar with the actual network design at your company, do you agree with the design? If not, how would you improve it?

• If you are NOT familiar with the actual network design at your company, what would you recommend?

Learning Team: Local Area Network and Wide Area Network Performance Evaluation

Review the "CloudCrushers Business Scenario" to understand the various components needed to ensure connectivity.

Prepare a 1.5- to 2-page paper describing these components, as well as how the types of connectivity, such as Ethernet or wireless, affect the network's reliability. In addition, your paper should include:

• Identify issues that can affect network efficiency based on connectivity type.

• Provide examples of how ISP connectivity service types, such as DSL, CATV, or FTTH, can dictate what options are available for connectivity.

• Explain how these options change depending on personal or business use, and discuss their financial implications.