Chapter 3 Structuring and Modularizing the Network

This chapter introduces a modular hierarchical approach to network design, the Cisco Enterprise Architecture. This chapter includes the following sections:

Network Hierarchy

Using a Modular Approach to Network Design

Services Within Modular Networks

Network Management Protocols and Features

The traditional approach to building a network has been to follow the hierarchical core-distribution-access layered model. To further enhance the design process, Cisco has created the Network Architectures for the Enterprise. The Cisco Network Architectures for the Enterprise consists of five modules. The modules represent focused views of the Borderless Network, Collaboration, and Data Center/Virtualization ...

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