Your Database Solution

Jason King

Benefits of a Database

Centralized information

Searchable

Save space from multiple orders from one client

Why Openoffice Base

Open source

Freely available

Faster Bug fixes

Compatible with Microsoft Office

Network Attached Storage (NAS)

Centralized location for data

Network accessible

Fast transfer rates

Saves to both drives automatically to secure data

Network

Desktops locally can connect via wire

Allows internet connection for all computers

Notebooks can connect wirelessly, if desired

All connected devices can get on the internet

Wireless Choices

802.11b: 11Mbps

802.11g: 54mbps (possible to go to 108Mbps)

802.11n: up to 450Mbps currently available

All support encryption

All have firewalls to protect network

Costs

NAS:$100

Router:$50-$100 depending on type

Cat 5e cables:$10 per wired device (including NAS)

Time while excel spreadsheets are converted

Time while current staff is trained for new system

Resources

http://www.newegg.com