A Typical New System

New systems can contain some or all of the following items

• Broadband connection
• ADSL router/firewall/modem
• Structured cabling system
• Network switch
• Server
• Backup device
• Server operating system
• Server applications
• Desktop Computer
• Laptop
• PDA
• Smartphone
• Desktop operating systems
• Desktop applications
• Anti-virus measures
• Anti-spyware measures
• Anti-hacking measures
• Security and file access
• Printers, scanners, digital cameras
• Remote access to systems for home workers

 As you can see, there are a large number of components that all need to be specified correctly and connected together in the right way to function.