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    Network design should be a complete process that matches business needs to available technology. A focus is placed on understanding data flow, data types, and processes that access or change the data. Typical systems are developed and continue to exist over a period of time, often called a systems development life cycle (SDLC)

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    The key takeaways are that network design should match business needs and available technology to maximize success for the organization. A top-down approach is recommended that analyzes business and technical goals before connecting technologies.

    The main phases of network design per the top-down approach are: 1) Analyze Requirements 2) Logical Network Design 3) Physical Network Design 4) Test, optimize, and document design 5) Monitor and optimize network performance 6) Implement and test network

    It is important to understand your customer's business style to properly design a network that supports their goals and needs. Different styles may have biases towards certain technologies or have different organizational structures.

    Top-Down Network Design

    Chapter One
    Analyzing Business Goals and Constraints

    Copyright 2010 Cisco Press & Priscilla Oppenheimer

    Top-Down Network Design


    Network design should be a complete process that matches business needs to available technology to deliver a system that will maximize an organizations success.
    In the LAN area it is more than just buying a few devices. In the WAN area it is more than just calling the phone company.

    Start at the Top


    Dont just start connecting the dots. Analyze business and technical goals first. Explore divisional and group structures to find out who the network serves and where they reside. Determine what applications will run on the network and how those applications behave on a network. Focus on Layer 7 and above first.

    Layers of the OSI Model


    Layer 7 Layer 6 Layer 5 Layer 4 Layer 3 Layer 2 Layer 1

    Application Presentation Session Transport Network Data Link Physical

    Structured Design
    A focus is placed on understanding data flow, data types, and processes that access or change the data. A focus is placed on understanding the location and needs of user communities that access or change data and processes. Several techniques and models can be used to characterize the existing system, new user requirements, and a structure for the future system. A logical model is developed before the physical model.
    The logical model represents the basic building blocks, divided by function, and the structure of the system. The physical model represents devices and specific technologies and implementations.

    Systems Development Life Cycles


    SDLC: Does it mean Synchronous Data Link Control or Systems Development Life Cycle? The latter for the purposes of this class! Typical systems are developed and continue to exist over a period of time, often called a systems development life cycle (SDLC).

    Top-Down Network Design Steps


    Analyze requirements

    Monitor and optimize network performance

    Develop logical design

    Implement and test network Test, optimize, and document design

    Develop physical design

    Network Design Steps


    Phase 1 Analyze Requirements
    Analyze business goals and constraints Analyze technical goals and tradeoffs Characterize the existing network Characterize network traffic

    Network Design Steps


    Phase 2 Logical Network Design
    Design a network topology Design models for addressing and naming Select switching and routing protocols Develop network security strategies Develop network management strategies

    Network Design Steps


    Phase 3 Physical Network Design
    Select technologies and devices for campus networks Select technologies and devices for enterprise networks

    Network Design Steps


    Phase 4 Testing, Optimizing, and Documenting the Network Design
    Test the network design Optimize the network design Document the network design

    The PDIOO Network Life Cycle


    Plan

    Design Retire Optimize

    Implement Operate

    Business Goals
    Increase revenue Reduce operating costs Improve communications Shorten product development cycle Expand into worldwide markets Build partnerships with other companies Offer better customer support or new customer services

    Recent Business Priorities


    Mobility Security Resiliency (fault tolerance) Business continuity after a disaster Network projects must be prioritized based on fiscal goals Networks must offer the low delay required for real-time applications such as VoIP

    Business Constraints
    Budget Staffing Schedule Politics and policies

    Collect Information Before the First Meeting


    Before meeting with the client, whether internal or external, collect some basic business-related information Such as
    Products produced/Services supplied Financial viability Customers, suppliers, competitors Competitive advantage

    Meet With the Customer


    Try to get
    A concise statement of the goals of the project What problem are they trying to solve? How will new technology help them be more successful in their business? What must happen for the project to succeed?

    Meet With the Customer


    What will happen if the project is a failure?
    Is this a critical business function? Is this project visible to upper management? Whos on your side?

    Meet With the Customer


    Discover any biases
    For example
    Will they only use certain companys products? Do they avoid certain technologies? Do the data people look down on the voice people or vice versa?

    Talk to the technical and management staff

    Meet With the Customer


    Get a copy of the organization chart
    This will show the general structure of the organization It will suggest users to account for It will suggest geographical locations to account for

    Meet With the Customer


    Get a copy of the security policy
    How does the policy affect the new design? How does the new design affect the policy? Is the policy so strict that you (the network designer) wont be able to do your job?

    Start cataloging network assets that security should protect


    Hardware, software, applications, and data Less obvious, but still important, intellectual property, trade secrets, and a company's reputation

    The Scope of the Design Project


    Small in scope?
    Allow sales people to access network via a VPN

    Large in scope?
    An entire redesign of an enterprise network

    Use the OSI model to clarify the scope


    New financial reporting application versus new routing protocol versus new data link (wireless, for example)

    Does the scope fit the budget, capabilities of staff and consultants, schedule?

    Gather More Detailed Information


    Applications
    Now and after the project is completed Include both productivity applications and system management applications

    User communities Data stores Protocols Current logical and physical architecture Current performance

    Network Applications
    Name of Type of Application Application New Criticality Application? Comments

    Summary
    Systematic approach Focus first on business requirements and constraints, and applications Gain an understanding of the customers corporate structure Gain an understanding of the customers business style

    Review Questions
    What are the main phases of network design per the top-down network design approach? What are the main phases of network design per the PDIOO approach? Why is it important to understand your customers business style? What are some typical business goals for organizations today?

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