and network inventory

One of the initial challenges of successfully equipping the SMB network is understanding that the needs of the SMB are vastly different from those of the enterprise. In general, what works for the enterprise won't work for the SMB. The business organization, technical sophistication, and management requirements of an SMB are quite different. Complicating matters further is the fact that there's really no typical SMB. Small organizations can be entirely different from one another in terms of business requirements as well as technical capabilities. To begin this series, then, let's try to arrive at a general definition of the types of and network inventory, laying out the basic components and characteristics. Future articles in this series will use these topics as jumping-off points toward a deeper understanding of how to build the perfect SMB network.