Chapter 9. Drawing the Real World: Network and Data Center Diagrams

Chapter at a Glance

Drawing the Real World: Network and Data Center Diagrams

In this chapter, you will learn how to

Build basic and detailed network diagrams.

Organize network shapes in a diagram.

Create rack diagrams.

Add equipment to rack diagrams.

Change the drawing scale.

Run computer and network reports.

Search and replace text.

Map Active Directory and LDAP.

This chapter describes one of the more common uses for Microsoft Visio: creating network and data center diagrams. Whether your goal is to create a simple, stylized representation of network connectivity or to create a photo-realistic rack diagram that shows real-time ...

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