Chapter 10. Hierarchical Network Design

Part of your job as a network administrator is understanding how to build networks that are flexible, resilient, and manageable. Even if your direct responsibilities do not include actually designing the network, you still need a firm grasp of the benefits incurred from using a systematic design approach.

Hierarchical Network Design Overview

Networks come in all sizes. The size of the network is directly proportional to the complexity of the design. However, structured engineering principles can help guide the designer in formulating a plan even for the most complex networks.

Enterprise Network Campus Design

What are the three main categories of network sizes and how are they distinguished?

 

 

 

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