Implementing Cisco Networking Solutions

Implement phase

In the implement phase, the goal is to integrate devices and new capabilities in accordance with the design and without compromising network availability or performance. The implementation phase is where the actual implementation of the design starts. This phase includes deploying the network equipment and configuring it.

Site audits are reviewed and the actual implementation of the devices, including rack and stack power on testing is done in this stage. Some of the documents required for this stage include detailed installation documents for each type of equipment and the test process for each device type. Further, Network Implementation Plan (NIP) documents are created that are detailed documents for each site that is a ...