A Quick Aside + This Week

As I mentioned earlier, databases would be essential to the easy access and sorting of information. However, I never mentioned which database I would use. After looking over the options, I feel that a client/server database would be best suited to my company. It's an easy way for anyone to access the database and it assures that the information is all in one place.

Also, with regards to networks and their ability to help efficiency in my company, I did not talk about what type of network I would use. I would obviously have to have a fiber optic network for the fastest possible connections, but we'd have to have a mix of wireless and a router connections. We'd have to get a lot of routers to spread around the office, but for some places we could have wireless connectivity so that people could bring laptops and use our wireless services.

This week we talked about security risks that come with being connected to the internet and to other computers. The biggest problems seem to be spyware and the various types of viruses out there. We'd have to have the best virus protection software possible (either free AVG or paid Norton), to make sure we are safe from all threats.