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Chapter 15:
Designing a Network
Chapter Summary
Designing an entire network can be extremely complex. If you are in the enviable
position of designing a network, your best bet is to start with the framework described in
this chapter and to use other resources to answer specific questions. Many resources are
available to help you do this, ranging from books devoted to aspects of network design,
server management, network performance tuning, and specific NOS management, to
consultants experienced with similar networks and the various vendors you are working
with on any planned purchases. In fact, so many resources exist to help you accomplish
this job, you may have trouble deciding which advice to follow!
Always remember to leave some escape hatches in any network design, so you
can respond quickly to new or changed requirements, many of which will occur while
you're finalizing the design. The good news is that if you follow the advice in this
chapter and the rest of the book, along with the other resources mentioned, it's a safe
bet you'll end up with a solid, expandable, maintainable network design that meets the
needs of the company and of which you can be proud.
Summary :
221 Chapter 15: Designing a Network Chapter Summary Designing an entire network can be extremely complex. Many resources are available to help you do this, ranging from books devoted to aspects of network design, server management, network performance tuning, and specific NOS management, to consultants experienced with similar networks and the various vendors you are working with on any planned purchases.
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