Information Systems-Insurance
firm, has asked you to help troubleshoot the network at its corporate
headquarters. The network manager admits that he has not kept very close tabs
on the network’s growth over the last year, and he thinks this omission has
something to do with the congestion problems.
The Marketing Department, which is experiencing the worst
network response, has added 40 people in the last six months to make a total of
146 people. At some times during the day, the marketing director has complained
of waiting 10 minutes before one small e-mail message can get across the wire.
He shows you to the telecommunications closet that serves
the troubled department. Inside, you find a stack of eight expensive new hubs,
blinking away.
In 2-3 paragraphs, complete the following:
-Discuss with your classmates your thoughts about why these
users might be getting such poor response.
-Provide examples as to why you believe this.
-What recommendations would you make to increase the speed
of e-mails.





