Evaluating the Characteristics

Technical criteria are not the only factors that should be considered when making an infrastructure design decision. The decision should also be mapped to appropriate operational criteria or characteristics. The following tables compare each option according to the characteristics that are applicable to this decision-making topic.

Complexity Description Effect
Printer pools will not be used A choice not to use printer pools will not affect complexity of Print Services. M
Printer pools will be used Choosing to deploy printer pools will increase complexity due to the need to configure printer pools and administer a larger number of printers. H
Cost Description Effect
Printer pools will not be used ...

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