Bead Bar Networking

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Each of the computers uses the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system, and due to the multiple locations of the company, the Oracle 9i Database, an enterprise database specifically designed to manage the distributed data necessary for the Bead Bar's organizational needs. A distributed database necessitates that all the Bead Bar's computers be routed through a network and telecommunication system; the database must be configured properly through a network to enable the database to operate at its full capacity. (Malaga, 2005). The managers of the Bead Bar described the features each was most concerned or interested in: Meredith, President and Owner, would like a wireless network due to the less of unsightly wires around the office; Suzanne, Studios VP, would like for each location to be connected to share and receive data; Leda, Franchises VP, would like an easier way to send and receive designs and a private network to allow the franchise to access the network; Mitch, Bead Bar on Board VP, needs to be able to have access to the corporate office from anywhere; Julia, Chief Financial Officer, would like a faster way of receiving financial data but is also concerned about the cost involved in networking all sites; Miriam, Marketing and Sales VP, would appreciate the ability to electronically receive sales data for marketing campaigns; Rachel, Operations and Purchasing VP, would like the network to be easy to reduce the paperwork and processing request and change how the company operates and be more efficient; and Jim, Human Resources Director, would like to be able to send and receive employee forms electronically...