Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN) Foundation Learning Guide: (CCDA DESGN 640–864), Third Edition

Chapter 2 Network Design Methodology

This chapter introduces a network design methodology and presents guidelines for building an effective network design solution. It includes the following sections:

• Understanding the Network Architectures for the Enterprise

• Identifying Design Requirements

• Identifying Customer Design Requirements

• Characterizing the Existing Network and Sites

• Using the Top-Down Approach to Network Design

A network design must meet the increasingly complex requirements of the organization that it supports. As a network designer, you must understand the needs of the organization and follow a methodology to help match needs to the network implementation. This chapter introduces principles and guidelines for building an ...