First, you are dealing with communications products, hardware and software. Micro-mainframe links, local area networks and file servers are products that require hardware and/or software installed in the personal computer to connect directly or remotely to a host computer. These products incorporate into your system by bringing external data bases and applications to an employee's desk top.
Below are six areas you need to assess in developing and implementing plans to connect personal computers to your mainframe. Some of them (such as education and training) involve added costs and must be assessed carefully. Misreading or ignoring these additional needs can gobble up time and money.
In planning, you must:
A good plan is also divided into phases so that individual areas are connected to the mainframe one at a time. The installation should progress in a gradual wave rather than as an abrupt changeover. This process allows you to monitor ...
