Planning a Network Infrastructure Topology

Module Planning a Network Infrastructure Topology

Overview
This module provides an overview of network infrastructure. It is divided into the following 4 lessons: Lesson 1 Network infrastructure - explains the components of a network infrastructure and activities involved in its planning, implementation, and its maintenance. Lesson 2 Selecting Data Link Layer - explains the OSI reference model. Also describes the parameters on which a data link layer protocol is chosen. Lesson 3 Selecting Network/Transport Layer Protocol - explains network/transport layer protocols supported by Windows Server 2003. Lesson 4 Locating Network Resources - explains factors that influence locations of workstations, peripherals, cables, connectivity devices and servers.
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Lesson 1 Network Infrastructure

Introduction This lesson introduces tasks that are involved in planning, implementing and maintaining a network infrastructure. In this lesson, you will learn about :
Components of Network Infrastructure Planning Network Infrastructure Implementing Network Infrastructure Maintaining Network Infrastructure

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Topic 1 Defining Network Infrastructure

In this topic you will understand the different components of a network infrastructure. Physical Components
Topology physical design Hardware routers, hub

Logical Components
Abstract Elements TCP/IP, Digital certificates Concrete Elements software products

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Topic 2 Planning Network Infrastructure

This topic explains activities involved in planning a network infrastructure. Defining the planning process
Process of selecting physical and logical infrastructure layout based on the requirements of network users, its owners and the hardware and software components.

Planning activities
Identify tasks of network users Identify possible security threats Create a network blueprint

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Topic 3 Implementing Network Infrastructure

This topic explains key tasks in implementing a network infrastructure. Implementation tasks
Select protocols, operating systems, applications, and security mechanisms Deploy the chosen technologies Select IP addresses and subnet mask Design a DNS namespace Create IPSec policies

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Topic 4 Maintaining Network Infrastructure

This topic explains activities that comprise network maintenance. Maintenance activities
Updating operating systems and applications Testing updated versions in a simulated lab environment Deploying updates to the live environment Monitoring processes Periodic examination of logs Function testing Network traffic analysis Troubleshooting Identification of problems and their resolution
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Lesson 2 Selecting Data Link Layer Protocols

Introduction A reference model provides a framework for computers on a network to exchange information. A reference model divides a network into multiple layers and assigns functions to each layer. OSI is the most common reference model used to study a network. In this lesson, you will learn about :
Open systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model Data Link Layer Protocols

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Topic 1 OSI Reference Model

This topic explains the OSI reference model with examples. Characteristics of OSI Open Systems Interconnection
OSI stands for Open Systems Interconnection The OSI model divides the network into 7 layers The model was first proposed by ISO in 1984

SME: OSI REFERENCE MODEL DIAGRAM

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Topic 2 Data Link Layer Protocols

This topic discusses the functions of data link layer protocols and its sub-layers. Main functions
Grouping bits from the physical layer into frames Detecting errors in frames Regulating the flow of frames

Sub Layers
Media Access Control (MAC) Enables multiple computers to share a common channel Logical Link Control (LLC) Performs node-to-node error detection, frame synchronization and flow control

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Topic 3 - Selecting a Data Link Layer

This topic explains the different factors to be considered in selecting a data link layer. Selection factors
Type of transmission medium Distance between workstations Transmission speed Amount of traffic to be carried by the network Cost of operations

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Lesson 3 Selecting Network/Transport Layer Protocols

Introduction
Windows Server 2003 supports the following network/ transport layer protocols:
TCP/ IP IPX NetBIOS

In this lesson, you will learn about : Working with TCP/ IP

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Topic 1 Working with TCP/IP

This topic explains the primary TCP/IP protocols. It also explains the IPX and NetBIOS Extended User Interface. Primary protocols of TCP/IP
Internet Protocol (IP) - network layer Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) - transport layer User Datagram Protocol (UDP) - transport layer

IPX Internetwork Packet Exchange

Network layer protocol Designed only for personal computer LANs Addressing system is based on the computer network interface adaptor Contd.
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Topic 1 Working with TCP/IP

NetBEUI NetBIOS Extended User Interface
Designed for Windows NT 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups operating systems Cannot route traffic between networks Used as a troubleshooting tool

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Lesson 4 Locating Network Resources

Introduction Based on the information collected by the administrator, a blueprint on the location for network resources is created. In this lesson, you will learn about : Locating Workstations Locating Peripherals Locating Cables Locating Connectivity Devices Locating Servers

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Topic 1 Locating Workstations

After the floor plan for the site is ready, the locations for workstations have to be planned. This topic explains the steps for planning these locations. Steps in planning workstation location:
Determine purpose of the workstations to be installed Position the computer in relation to the desk Identify types of workstation required Identify support required for various workstations

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Topic 2 Locating Peripherals

This topic lists the factors to be considered in planning the locations of peripherals. Peripheral location factors
Ergonomics Maintenance access to the machine Proximity to consumables like paper and toner ink Physical security of the peripherals

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Topic 3 Locating Cables

The location of cables is an important part of the network blueprint. This topic focuses on the factors to be considered in locating cables. Cable location factors
Type of cable installation Location of obstacles for the cables Location of hubs, patch panels. Location of interfering objects for the cablesWays of securing cables-for external installations. Additional cable runs for future expansion

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Topic 4 Locating Connectivity Devices

Location of connectivity devices such as hubs and patch panels determine the site blueprint. This topic discusses factors that influence this decision. Decision factors
Location of hubs and patch panels Length of the cables

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Topic 5 Locating Servers

This topic explains factors to be considered in locating servers Server location factors
Server Security Power Protection factors

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Conclusion
Summary of the module
A network infrastructure is an integration of physical and logical components that supports the flow and processing of information. A network infrastructure provides connectivity, security, routing, management, access and other integral features OSI divides the network into seven layers and assigns each layer certain functions. TCP/ IP is the most widely used protocol suite by network designers. TCP/ IP is completely hardware-independent and therefore has its own addressing system.

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