The fundamental characteristics and components of the a network of communications is well put together and is suited to their needs to support three stores. The Kudler network is small and only automated at the store level. In analyzing the current network setup, a determination will be made on a new network design. This will better automate the network communications between all physical locations of Kudler Fine Foods. Kathy Kudler’s business is still growing with a need to be proactive in preparing for any future growth is imminent. Kathy Kudler has operated between each store, and there has been no one location to call home for a main or corporate office. A central server location will enhance her operation by pulling not only all her store locations, employees outside the store environment. A new IT department and a new management office will also open as Kathy Kudler’s new home base. This also means connecting those departments to other services or locations that will not be at the main location but remain at the store level. Each stores local office will remain open. Kudler Fine Foods will be expanding and so the ground work must be prepared. Communication protocols and standards are required for any business or company in need of order in their network. Standards and protocols work hand-in-hand and provide a set of rules at communication end-points and specify interactions between communications points. As each part of the network process has their own standards and protocols, specific descriptions will be detailed with each process or hardware depiction. A larger upgradable network with a separate location to house servers, and includes an IT department and a management operations department, will be located behind the La Jolla store. This existing structure is owned by Kudler Fine Foods and all the current tenants have moved and no leases were renewed. Now this space will serve as the new main or
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