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CHAPTER 3: PLANNING A NETWORK UPGRADE
CCNA Discovery 2
CONTENTS
3.1: Document the Network Site Survey Physical and Logical Topologies Network Requirements
3.2: Planning Physical Environment Cabling Structured Cabling
3.3: Purchasing and Maintaining Selecting LAN devices Selecting Internetworking Devices Upgrades
NETWORK UPGRADE
When expanding an existing network, if a business adds network hardware devices of varying quality and manufacturers, the quality of the current network may become degraded
It is important to carefully plan a network upgrade to ensure optimal performance and network scalability
Before designing an upgrade, a site survey is created to document the existing network structure.
It is also necessary to investigate and document the physical layout of the premises to determine where new equipment can be installed
SITE SURVEY A site survey provides the network
designer important information and creates a proper starting point for the project.
It shows what is already on site, and gives a good indication as to what is needed
It Should Include: 1. Number of users and types of equipment2. Internet service and equipment3. Existing infrastructure4. Security requirements5. Application requirements6. Physical layout
SITE SURVEY
TOPOLOGIES Physical topology
Shows the actual physical location of cables, computers, and other peripherals
Wired: consists of the wiring closet and the wiring to the individual end-user stations
Wireless: consists of the wiring closet and an access point
Logical topology Documents the path that data takes through the
network and where network functions, like routing, occur.
Includes the naming and Layer 3 addressing of end stations, router gateways, and other network devices
indicates the location of routing, network address translation, and firewall filtering
PHYSICAL TOPOLOGY
LOGICAL TOPOLOGY
LOGICAL TOPOLOGY TYPES Star
Each device is connected via a single connection to a central point. The central point is typically a switch or a wireless access point.
if a single connecting device fails, only that device is affected. If the central device, such as the switch, fails, then all connecting
devices lose connectivity. Extended Star
The central device in one star is connected to a central device of another star, such as when multiple switches are interconnected, or daisy-chained together.
Mesh Every device has a connection to every other device Fully redundant network, complex to configure
Partial Mesh Each device is connected to at least two other devices Creates redundancy but less complex
Most core layer networks are wired as Mesh or Partial Mesh to ensure connectivity
LOGICAL TOPOLOGY TYPES
INVENTORY SHEETS
An inventory sheet is used to help the network designer determine what new equipment is required Helps obtain additional information about the
hosts and networking devices that are currently installed
should also document any growth that the company anticipates in the near future.
INVENTORY SHEET
The inventory sheet includes: Device name Date of purchase Warranty information Location Brand and model Operating system Logical addressing information Gateway Method of connectivity Virus Checker Security information
NETWORK UPGRADE PLAN
A good project plan helps identify any strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, or threats (SWOT) Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities threats
The plan clearly defines the tasks, and the order in which the tasks are to be completed.
PLANNING PHASES1. Requirements Gathering
2. Selection and Design of Cabling and Equipment
• Devices and cabling are selected based on the requirements outlined in an Analysis Report
• Multiple design options are created and regularly shared with other members on the project.
• Prototypes are created and tested
3. Implementation of Network
• Creating an implementation schedule that allows time for unexpected events, keeps disruption for the customer to a minimum
4. Operation of network
• The network is brought into service in what is called a production environment
5. Review and Evaluation
• Compare user experience with goals
• Compare the projected designs and costs with the actual deployment
• Monitor the operation and record changes
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
Wiring closets: MDF, IDF
PLANNING THE NETWORK UPGRADE
Cabling considerations:– User work areas– Telecommunications room– Backbone area– Distribution area
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOM
STRUCTURED CABLING
Cabling choices: STP
UTP
fiber optic
Patch cables: a Short cable from the computer to the wall plate in the user work area
Horizontal cable Cable from the wall plate to the IDF in the distribution area
Vertical cable Cable from the IDF to the MDF in the backbone area of the business
Backbone cable network cable that handles the major traffic
CABLE WIRING
Ethernet Cable Types
Straight-through cables
Crossover cables
Console (rollover) cables
Serial cables
CROSS-OVER CABLE
STRAIGHT-THROUGH CABLE
CONSOLE CABLE
FLOOR PLAN
Identify these items:1. Patch cable 2. Horizontal cable3. Vertical cable4. Backbone cable5. Location of wiring closet
1. Area to concentrate the end-user cables to the hub or switch
6. Cable management system 1. Trays and straps used to guide and protect cable runs
7. Cable labelling system1. Labelling system or scheme to identify cables
8. Electrical considerations 1. Outlets and other items to support the electrical requirements of
the network equipment
PURCHASING EQUIPMENT
Managed service The equipment is obtained from the
ISP through a lease or some other agreement, and the ISP is responsible for updating and maintaining the equipment.
In-house The customer purchases the
equipment, and the customer is responsible for the updates, warranties, and maintenance of the equipment.
PURCHASE CONSIDERATIONS
SELECTING LAN DEVICES
LAN switches provide connectivity within the local area networks.
PURCHASING AND MAINTAINING EQUIPMENT
Routers interconnect local networks and are needed in a WAN environment.
PURCHASING AND MAINTAINING EQUIPMENT
ISRs combine the functions of switches, routers, access points, and firewalls into the same device.
PURCHASING AND MAINTAINING EQUIPMENT
Factors for choosing a router: Type of connectivity Features available Cost
PURCHASING AND MAINTAINING EQUIPMENT
Design considerations:– Reliability– Availability– “5/ 9s of uptime” – Fault tolerance
PURCHASING AND MAINTAINING EQUIPMENT
IP addressing plan:– IP address scheme– Network information