The Problem
Configuration and setup of a new component difficult in an existing network:
- heterogeneous nature of networks;
- large number of components;
- hardware and software attributes.
New device (printer) on a network. Configuration steps are:
1. Establishing hardware connection.
2. Configuration of the device itself.
3. Configuration of the network.
4. Setup and activation of the appropriate drivers.
This leads to:
- effort, fatigue and time consumption on part of the Network Manager;
- user has to wait a long time until complete configuration.