MCITP: Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise Administrator, Study Guide

1.5. Overview of Physical Requirements and Physical Topology

With just about everything involving computers, there are two stages: planning and implementing. So far, I have discussed some of the more basic aspects of planning, a fair share of which you may already be familiar with. The following sections will address some of the concerns you'll face with topological implementation in the modern-day workplace—issues relating to where you put the servers and how you connect them to each other.

The Microsoft MCITP enterprise administrator exam will test two things: your knowledge of both design logic and your ability to make the right decision at the right time. With regard to physical topology decisions, it usually means choosing the right type ...