4.1 One of your clients wants to set up a small network in…
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4.1 One оf yоur clients wаnts tо set up а smаll network in their office. Their company is a small accounting firm which consists of three staff members who do data capture for their clients and two accountants who use the data and prepare balance sheets etc. from the data. The network has to be designed in such a way that only the two accountants have access to the calculations and preparations for the balance sheets while the other three can only enter data from prepared sheets. They need you to advise and set up the network. 4.1.1 You tell them that although they are running a small network, five users in three offices next to each other, they will need a client/server network. a. Explain the briefly, each of the three types of computers in network architecture, namely, server, client or peer. (3) b. In what way will a client/server network be more expensive than a peer to peer. (2) c. Justify why you want the more expensive client/server option. (2) 4.1.2 Taking into account this setup (4.1.1), what type of network would you advise, wireless or wired? Motivate your answer. (3) 4.2 They will also need a connection to the internet and they will need email facilities. 4.2.1 You advise them on an internet package but you need to explain certain concepts. a. What is meant by bandwidth? (2) b. Explain the concept of CAP. (2) 4.3 One of the most commonly used services on the internet is VOD (Video on demand) and video conferencing. Explain briefly the following concepts. 4.3.1 Streaming. (2) 4.3.2 Downloading. (2) 4.3.3 File compression. (2) 4.4.4 Voice over Internet Protocol (2) [22]
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