You are the network consultant for a construction company.
The company has 20 users in the main office and 15 users in a branch office. In addition, there can be as
many as six remote project sites at any given time. Each remote project site has a temporary office with two computers.
The company uses an e-mail system that is hosted at its ISP. Much of the communication between employees and much of the communication between employees and customers is conducted by e-mail. Dependable Internet access is important so that e-mail messages will be delivered quickly and reliably. Project sites use dial-up connections over dedicated telephone lines for Internet access. Project sites use Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Terminal Server for access to the main office.
The company has a dedicated Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000 computer for security and for Internet restrictions and monitoring. There is a dedicated server that runs Windows Server 2003 Terminal Server for the remote sites. There is a dedicated backup server. Each evening there is a backup of as much as 50 GB of data.
The company needs a file and print server that can run line-of-business (LOB) applications.
You need to recommend a server solution that improves network efficiency and makes network administration easier.
What additional information do you need before you can recommend a solution? (Each correct answer presents part of the solution. Choose two.)
A.
The LOB applications that are in use.
B.
The telephone company that is used for dial-up lines at the project sites.
C.
Whether the servers are owned or leased.
D.
The number of remote project sites that the company opens and closes each year.
E.
Whether the company will consider server consolidation.