How should I start? Should I get a server? I want to have all these computers share a medical program in real time. I dont have dsl-only dial up at this point, but in the future it is possible. Would I have to get the walls wired for CAT5 cables? What is the most feasible choice-Any help is appreciated. My first choice is to designate one computer as the server and then link thru wireless--not sure if it can be done, so I need some advice. I dont have much experience in networking.
What do you recommend to start an office network with 5-6 computers?virus
I would always recommend a server, a workstation acting as a server is never a good idea, especially if someone will be using the workstation on a regular basis. If you can't foresee going beyond 10 or 20 workstations and one server in the future, Windows 2003r2 SBS is a good choice. It will allow you to administer files, users, and printers all from one location.
I would also stay away from wireless, especially if you're going to be working with medical records. Although WPA does a better job then WEP with encryption, you're still radiating any data out to the rest of the world. I would look into running copper to your six computers.
About the medical software, that's a difficult question to answer without knowing the software. I would call the software manufacturer with all of your question and see what they say.
No comments:
Post a Comment