Network Architecture and Design

Network Architecture and Design takes readers through every phase of a new project from client meetings, site surveys, data collection and interpretation, documentation to actually designing and implementing the network according to spec. The discussion includes: An overview of LAN and WAN topologies; Coverage of NOS (Novell Operating System); Integration of the client operating system (this 50% of network architecture is often overlooked in similar titles); Protocols; Connectivity Devices; Implementing Remote Access; Security; Internet connectivity; Network Monitoring. In addition, the author has prepared a sample of client documentation, a glossary of terms and a trouble shooting quick reference guide.

Network Architecture and Design: IT Consultants Handbook addresses those needs by providing solutions that have been effective in the author's experience working as a consultant to Fortune 500 companies.

Provides expert advice to novice or intermediate network engineers, particularly those working on a contract basis.

Contents

PART 1- GATHERING INFORMATION

CHAPTER 1- PREPARATION AND ANALYSIS

PART 2- DESIGNING A NETWORK

2-LAN TOPOLOGIES

3- CHOOSING A PROTOCOL

4- CONNECTIVITY DEVICES

5- NOS

6- CONSIDERING THE CLIENT (PC)

7- WAN TECHNOLOGIES

8- INTERNET CONNECTIVITY

9- PROVIDING REMOTE ACCESS

10- SECURING YOUR NETWORK

PART 3- ASSEMBLING THE COMPONENTS

11- THE FINAL PROPOSAL

PART 4- BUILDING THE NETWORK

12- THE CONSTRUCTION BEGINS

PART 5- NETWORK MONITORING

13- MONITORING LAN/WAN ACTIVITIES

APP A- GLOSSARY OF TERMS

APP B- COLLECTION OF SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION

APP C- RESOLUTION GUIDE FOR COMMON NETWORK CONFLICTS