You are the network consultant for a new company.
There are six client computers that run Microsoft Windows XP, Home Edition. Connection to the Internet is through a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) connection.
The owner of the company states that the company has no plans to open additional offices. However, the owner plans to hire 20 more employees within the next 18 months.
There are sufficient startup funds available to invest in a stable IT infrastructure. Costs must be kept to a minimum.
You need to recommend a networking environment for the company.
Which networking environment should you recommend?
A.
Install Windows XP Professional on one of the Windows XP, Home Edition computers. Configure all computers in a peer-to-peer network.
B.
Install Windows XP Professional on all the client computers. Configure all computers in a peer-to-peer network.
C.
Do not upgrade any of the client operating systems. Install Windows Small Business Server 2003 on a new server computer. Configure all computers in a client/server network.
D.
Install Windows XP Professional on all the client computers. Install Windows Small Business Server 2003 on a new server computer. Configure all computers in a client/server network.