Phase 1

Designing an Internetwork

Although this phase is often skipped, the proper design of an internetwork can guarantee great efficiency during the life of simple networks and complex internetworks alike. Conversely, omitting this phase can guarantee a never-ending struggle to optimize the performance of even the smallest networks. As you’ll find, developing the habit of advance planning is more straightforward and painless than you might expect. The tasks in this phase indoctrinate you in the art of network design as well as prepare you for various aspects of the CompTIA Network+ exam.

Phase 1 consists of a set of tasks that lead you through the primary responsibilities of the network administrator in the design and development of a complex ...

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