Network Design and Implementation

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Network Design and Implementation
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Network Design and Implementation 2
Proposed Network Design and Implementation
In this forum various design methods are going to be analysed together with their
effectiveness in implementing the network infrastructure in Assignment 4. First, it is important to
understand the backbone behind a successful networked system. For a user to be able to access
the availability of a secure network there has to be a well-structured and designed network
system, a concept referred to as hierarchical networking approach. The hierarchical network
design takes into account the fundamental concepts of the core, distribution and access.
Besides the hierarchical network design there are other recognized designs such as the
flat design. Each of these designs has advantages and disadvantages over the other.
Pros and Cons of Hierarchical Network Design
Pros
Allows for scalability- it is possible for the growth and flexibility of a networked
architectural design. For each module of the distribution layer you may opt to add as many
access switches depending on the switch limit set.
Enables grouping of devices in a networked system; many computing devices can be
expanded in a hierarchical network approach.
Helps in facilitating manageability of local traffic as local networked devices remains
local; for instance, if the network administrator decides to change a functionality of a switch in
the access layer it becomes easier to change all the switches in that layer as the functionality is
the same. All that is required is a repeat of the same in other switches in that layer (Cisco
Systems, 2009).