Chapter 16. Design and Configuration Case Studies

Designing a successful IP network is one of the essential elements surrounding modern internetworking. A poorly designed network affects the performance of the routers, as well as the entire network. As networks become an essential part of any successful business, scaling and faster convergence also play a major role.

This chapter presents the process of designing large networks. Specifically, it addresses a network design: first, with respect to the enterprises; then, with respect to the ISPs. The discussion of enterprise includes two case studies, and an additional case study for ISP design:

  • The first case study deals with a typical large, worldwide corporation that considers OSPF the IGP. ...

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