Network Architecture & Design "A Field Guide for IT Professionals"

by DiMarzio, Jerome F.

• ISBN13: 9780672320828
• ISBN10: 0672320827
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-05-11
• Publisher: Sams Publishing

Summary

Network Architecture and Design takes readers through every phase of a new project from client meetings, site surveys, data collection and interpretation, documentation to actually designing and implementing the network according to spec. The discussion includes: An overview of LAN and WAN topologies Coverage of NOS (Novell Operating System) Integration of the client operating system (this 50% of network architecture is often overlooked in similar titles) Protocols Connectivity Devices Implementing Remote Access Security Internet connectivity Network Monitoring In addition, the author has prepared a sample of client documentation, a glossary of terms and a trouble shooting quick reference guide.

Author Biography

J. F. DiMarzio is a network engineer with 10 years of experience in system design and administration. He has worked as a consultant since 1991 for organizations such as the Walt Disney Company and the United States Department of Defense. Currently, J. F. DiMarzio is a Technical Support Consultant for Allmerica Financial in Worcester, Massachusetts.

I would also like to thank, in no particular order, Joe Carchedi, Paul Desmond, Don Parkhurst, and Steven Brown.

On a personal note, I thank my parents Jerome and Agnes, my amazing wife Suzannah (for being more patient with me than I ever hoped), and finally my wonderful children Christian and Sophia.

I thank everyone who helped to make this book happen and my sincere apologies go to anybody I forgot or left out.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(8)
PART I Gathering Information	9	(24)
Preparation and Analysis	11	(22)
PART II Designing a Network	33	(174)
LAN Specifics	35	(28)
Network Operating Systems	63	(16)
The Right Hardware for the Right Job	79	(14)
Considering the Client	93	(8)
Choosing a Protocol	101	(16)
Connectivity Devices	117	(22)
WAN Technologies	139	(18)
Remote Connectivity	157	(16)
Internet Connectivity	173	(18)
Securing Your Network	191	(16)
PART III Assembling the Components	207	(22)
The Final Proposal	209	(20)
PART IV Building the Network	229	(22)
The Construction Begins	231	(20)
PART V Network Monitoring	251	(18)
Post Project Activities	253	(16)
PART VI Appendixes	269	(88)
A Glossary	271	(8)
B Sample Documentation	279	(14)
C Resolution Guide for Common Network Conflicts	293	(16)
D Resource Guide	309	(8)
E RFCs	317	(40)
Index	357