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Pros
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Cons
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| Increased reliability outside normal business hours (important for office B). |
Network performance concerns for office B users. |
| Frees small amount of space in office B. |
May reduce utility of main server as a file server, especially for desktop computer users. |
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Separate office AN network trunk may be needed adequate
bandwidth and isolation from NWS LAN (cost may be covered by NOAA Networking Initiative) |
| Inexpensive move. |
Some cost involved. |
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Arrangement with service provider would not include Unix system administration services. |
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Farther from office B Unix system administrator |
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Slower automated weekly backup for Unix workstation at office B, |
| Relocation can be performed on a trial basis, especially if PDU/UPS is not moved. |
Not necessarily permanent arrangement. |
| Added reason to increase office B WAN bandwidth to dual T1 or T3 |
May need to increase office B WAN bandwidth to dual T1 or T3. |
| Fewer administrative responsibilities for office B, particularly regarding aging PDU/UPS at office B |
Some loss of direct control by office B. |
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Magnitude of benefits has not been established and formal cost-benefit analysis has not been performed. |
