Network Planning is a custom, developmental process tuned to the requirements of the company.  A clear understanding of the business processes utilizing the network is the key.  The design of the network is then applied to meet those demands.

Key elements include:

• Types of software and databases required

• Number of users, and number of applications

• Are there remote locations accessing the network?

• Is high-speed Internet access required?

• What are the budget requirements?

• Is there "in-house" expertise at some level?  If so what is it?

• What computer resources already available can be utilized?