As your network solution becomes more defined, you will need to decide whether you have the resources in-house to install and maintain it yourself or whether you require a consultant or external company to handle it. Networking products have become easier to use and administer over the years, so small organizations are finding that internal day- to-day management of the network is becoming increasingly cost effective..

External support will also likely be required, and it is worth considering using remote network administration tools to reduce the number of on-site visits necessary to keep the network running smoothly.