Network Planning And Design Guide

by Shaun Hummel

Network Planning and Design Guide teaches an effective methodology for planning and designing enterprise networks with relevant new technologies. It is a reference guide that efficiently explains principles, methodologies, technologies and case studies while remaining focused on the audience information needs. That is accomplished using a real-world design case study as the framework along with a structured methodology that teaches all phases of a design project. The case study is of a fictitious financial services company that is acquiring a smaller securities company and consolidating some offices. Methodology is presented that is used as a framework for planning, designing and implementing the acquisition and consolidations.In the case study of the financial company, real-world issues and strategies are addressed. Using a structured methodology, readers learn to review client requirements, assess the current network, specify infrastructure, recommend appropriate security and develop a management strategy. Readers will develop a proof of concept strategy, make any modifications, and build a design proposal. There is a discussion of how to implement the design with a structured implementation methodology. Table of ContentsChapter 1 Network Planning and Design MethodologyChapter 2 Case Study Requirements and Network AssessmentChapter 3 Infrastructure SelectionChapter 4 Security and Network ManagementChapter 5 Proof of Concept and Design ReviewChapter 6 Implementation PlanChapter 7 Access VPN Case StudyChapter 8 Extranet VPN Case StudyChapter 9 E-Commerce Case StudyChapter 10 Voice over Frame Relay Case StudyAppendix A Design ProposalAppendix B Tech Notes

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First published October 23, 2003