Recommendations for TIMS System Architecture and Network Design

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Table of Contents
1. Recommendations of TIMS system architecture.............................................................................2
2. Network diagram of TIMS architecture..........................................................................................2
3. Discussion of architectural issues.....................................................................................................3
4. TCO checklist for the TIMS system.................................................................................................9
5. References........................................................................................................................................11
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1. Recommendations of TIMS system architecture
The TIMS architecture is represented as training information management system. The
architecture of this management system needs some recommendations. The recommendations
are based of network topology, number of tiers and client and server (Kisch & Kelch, 2013).
The two-tier client-server architecture is recommended for creating the architecture
regarding the training information management system. It only meets the requirements for
developing the TIMS architecture. By using this two tier architecture we can make the direct
communication between client and server. Also it has tight coupling. So the connection will be
stronger (Lewis, 2002).
The star topology is recommended for developing the architecture such as training
information management system (Kincaid & Phillips, 2011). The star topology is established in
the network diagram. This network contain the devices such as server, switches and
workstations. It is suitable for the local area network connection. Here the nodes are connected
with the central point by using the switch.
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