Chapter 3 Structuring and Modularizing the Network
This chapter introduces a modular hierarchical approach to network design, the Cisco Enterprise Architecture. This chapter includes the following sections:
• Using a Modular Approach to Network Design
• Services Within Modular Networks
• Network Management Protocols and Features
The traditional approach to building a network has been to follow the hierarchical core-distribution-access layered model. To further enhance the design process, Cisco has created the Network Architectures for the Enterprise. The Cisco Network Architectures for the Enterprise consists of five modules. The modules represent focused views of the Borderless Network, Collaboration, and Data Center/Virtualization ...
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