Network Planning and Design Guide

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 Contents Chapter 1 Network Planning and Design Methodology Chapter 2 Case Study Requirements and Network Assessment Chapter 3 Infrastructure Selection Chapter 4 Security and Network Management Chapter 5 Proof of Concept and Design Review Chapter 6 Implementation Plan Chapter 7 Access VPN Case Study Chapter 8 Extranet VPN Case Study Chapter 9 E-Commerce Case Study Chapter 10 Voice over Frame Relay Case Study Appendix A Design Proposal Appendix B Tech Notes