This chapter is from the book
This chapter is from the book
This chapter is from the book
Introduction (1.0.1.1)
As a business grows, so do its networking requirements. Businesses rely on the network infrastructure to provide mission-critical services. Network outages can result in lost revenue and lost customers. Network designers must design and build an enterprise network that is scalable and highly available.
This chapter introduces strategies that can be used to systematically design a highly functional network, such as the hierarchical network design model, the Cisco Enterprise Architecture, and appropriate device selections. The goals of network design are to limit the number of devices impacted by the failure of a single network device, provide a plan and path for growth, and create a reliable network.
Class Activity 1.0.1.2: Network by Design
Your employer is opening a new branch office.
You have been reassigned to the site as the network administrator, where your job will be to design and maintain the new branch network.
The network administrators at the other branches used the Cisco three-layer hierarchical model when designing their networks. You decide to use the same approach.
To get an idea of what using the hierarchical model can do to enhance the design process, you research the topic.