Assignment Detail ITCO103-1204B-02 Introduction to Computer and Network Hardware Assignment Name: Unit 3 Individual Project Deliverable Length: 23 pages Details: You have been asked by Champions, a local charity retail organization, to install a network in its downtown office. It currently has seven PCs running Windows XP Home Edition. They are configured as follows: Pentium 4 at 3.0 GHz 100-GB IDE hard drive 512 MB of memory, floppy drive CD-ROM 64MB memory video card 1 parallel port, 1 serial port, and 1 USB 2.0 port Champions owners are not very concerned about security because the network will share only product inventory information, not information about customers. The owners have asked for a simple, inexpensive network solution that will not require the purchase of new software or personal computers at this initial phase. Champions has volunteers run its stores, and the organization has a limited budget for this initial project. What type of network architecture/model and topology would you recommend, and why? Champions is expected to receive a substantial donation in the near future. This donation enables it to double the size of its network to 14 PCs. What type of network architecture and topology would you recommend once the organization receives this donation, and why? Be sure to explain in some detail the advantages and disadvantages of the network models that you recommended. What additional software and hardware upgrades would be required? Explain whether they should consider using a network operating system (NOS) and when it would be appropriate. Which NOS would you recommend given the organizations plans? Please submit your assignment. For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials. Unit Materials Points Possible: 125 Date Due: Sunday, Oct 21, 2012 Objective: Describe various computing infrastructure components Explain the operation of computers and key network hardware Configure computer and network resources Discuss installation, maintenance, configuration, and troubleshooting computer and network hardware Submitted Files: Submit Assignment Score: N/A Instructor Comments: No comments have been made