Table of Contents


Preface
Introduction
Who Should Read This Book
Book Topics


Chapter 1    Network Planning and Design Methodology
Chapter 2    Case Study Requirements and Network Assessment
Chapter 3    Infrastructure Selection
Chapter 4    Security and Network Management
Chapter 5    Proof of Concept and Design Review
Chapter 6    Implementation Plan
Chapter 7    Access VPN Case Study
Chapter 8    Extranet VPN Case Study
Chapter 9    E-Commerce Case Study
Chapter 10   Voice over Frame Relay Case Study

Appendix A    Design Proposal
Appendix B    Tech Notes


Index



NETWORK PLANNING AND DESIGN GUIDE

• The Essential Guide to Real-World Planning and Design of Enterprise Networks
• Network Planning Methodology Enables Readers to Employ Strategies Quickly and Easily
• Essential Assessment Model (iMAPS) includes Infrastructure, Performance, Availability, Management, and Security
• Campus/WAN Engineering with Best Practices
• Detailed Protocol Selection Guide
• Consider Design and Performance Issues
• Implement High Availability
• Case Studies of VPN’s, Voice over Frame Relay, E-Commerce
• Tech Notes Explaining Network Concepts
• Security and Network Management Strategies
• IOS Services

Network Planning and Design Guide teaches an effective methodology for planning and designing enterprise networks with relevant new technologies. It is a reference guide that efficiently explains principles, methodologies, technologies, and case studies while remaining focused on the audience's information needs. That is accomplished using a real-world design case study as the framework along with a structured methodology that teaches all phases of a design project. The case study of a fictitious financial services company that is acquiring a smaller securities company and consolidating some offices. Methodology is presented that uses as a framework for planning, designing and implementing the acquisition and consolidations.

In the case study of the fictitious financial company, real-world issues and strategies are addressed. Using a structured methodology, readers learn to review client requirements, assess the current network, build the infrastructure, recommend appropriate security and develop a management strategy. Readers will learn to develop a proof of concept strategy, make any modifications, and build a design proposal. Then the design is reviewed with the client with discussion on how to implement the design within the structured methodology.


About the Author:

Shaun Hummel, CCNP, is a Senior Design Engineer with 11 years experience in enterprise network planning, design, and implementation. He has worked for various private and public companies in Canada and the United States improving infrastructure, security, and management. He has written Network Planning and Design Guide, Cisco Wireless Network Design Guide and Network Assessment Guide. www.networkjobsolutions.com