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Network analysis

Conducting a detailed network analysis in advance of implementation is an essential ingredient to achieving good performance of the PowerSchool SMS system for users. Comparing this analysis to Quality of Service (QoS) guidelines can help generate infrastructure requirements.

We recommend that the analysis take into consideration the following:

= Network connections between the school district office and individual schools
= Flat network design at each school
= The use of modern network switches rather than hubs
= Careful use of wireless technology at schools
= Segregated administrative networks with bandwidth allocated to the PowerSchool SMS system.

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Email: psstechsupp@pearson.com