tions, it important to have an operating system capable of handling not only local area networks (LANs), but also wide area networks (WANs).Security IssuesAnother major area of concern is the issue of security. ABC has an Intranet and Internet web sites which require security measures be in place. a) Develop Security Plan [Karl's paper]b) NT Security Overview [Karl's paper]"A comprehensive security plan includes measures to safeguard a company's valuable computing assets. These assets include hardware, software, data, communication lines and networks. Hardware should be physically secured. Effective management of user IDs, passwords, user and group accounts, backups and monitoring of applications can help to ensure data and software integrity. Firewalls and proxy servers can help secure data transmissions across networks. The Windows NT operating system provides a wide set of tools designed to secure standalone and connected computing environments furthermore, it is designed to work with a variety of network operating systems. This level of flexibility contributes to Windows NT's continued popularity." [from Karl's paper]Training Training Policy [Meena's paper]The task of creating and implementing a training policy was assigned to both the Human Resources and Information Technology personnel. The team had to create a training plan, not only regarding Windows NT, but also a comprehensive training program for the company.NT Training [Meena's paper]There are numerous sources of training for Windows products. Training is available from the traditional classroom environment to the modern day computer based training. For its need, ABC chose to utilize computer-based and video-based training in addition to other online methods. The reason the company chose these methods was due primarily to cost. Also, the technology-based learning modes reduced the time employees would have to spend away from work. This also helps reduce administrative...
