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Network Consulting
The cost of your computer network is based on
a number of factors, including brand, speed and options. The Implementation
Management department at Animal Intelligence Software, Inc. will work with
you and your network vendor to ensure that you purchase the most economical
and reliable system to efficiently run the AI application.
Your Network Server
A Network is made up of two or more computers
connected together to share printers, files, hard disks, etc. Animal
Intelligence (AI) installations use either server-based or peer-to-peer
design.
In a server-based network, one
computer, the “server,” is used exclusively for storing and managing shared
files for the “workstation” computers. Server-based networks run
faster, more smoothly, and with fewer problems than peer-to-peer networks.
For this reason, we strongly recommend server-based networks for
all multi-user installations and we require it for those with three or
more workstations. The only disadvantage is that the server computer
is an extra expense. However, we feel that extra cost is more than
compensated for in increase stability and reliability.
In a peer-to-peer network, all computers
on the network are equals. One of the computers is assigned to store
shared files for all of the other computers. This type of network
is less expensive because you do not have to purchase a separate server
computer. The disadvantage is that is a program “dies’ on the computer
storing the shared files, the whole network is incapacitated until the
server is restarted. Peer-to-peer networks while viable in
some cases are not recommended by AIS.
Hardware
AI does not require state-of-the-art technology
to perform acceptably. Animal Intelligence may work with computers
you are currently using as long as they meet the minimum requirements.
However, as with any software, the faster the processor and the higher
the RAM, the faster the program will run. If you are trying to economize,
you may be able to use your existing system with minimal upgrades, and
then continue upgrading as resources allow. It is important however
to always keep AIS informed of any hardware upgrades, preferably before
they occur.
Network Vendors & Computers
Your choice of network vendor will greatly influence
the brand of computers you buy. You will have a very close relationship
with your network vendor and will depend on them to keep your system running,
so it is in your best interest not to force them to install a system or
brand they distrust.
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