Networking - Microsoft Visio | Document

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Table of Contents
Overview....................................................................................................................................2
Microsoft Visio..........................................................................................................................2
Advantages.............................................................................................................................2
Disadvantages........................................................................................................................3
Cisco Packet Tracer....................................................................................................................3
Advantages.............................................................................................................................3
Disadvantages........................................................................................................................3
Justification................................................................................................................................4
References..................................................................................................................................5

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Overview
A network is set which consist of PCs, switches, servers and routers. The routers are
configured by using protocol of dynamic routing. Client’s PCs are connected with the
switches and the switches are connected to the interfaces of the routers. Clients and servers
are connected over different networks. The network is set up by configuring the servers,
routers and the PCs using proper network addressing. Classless dynamic protocol is
configured on routers. After that, the networking services are configured. DCHP servers are
configured along with configuration of web server on dedicated machines in specified
networks. DNS servers are also configured on service device. DNS servers are tested also.
Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Visio is a tool which is used in creating complicated or simple networking
diagrams. This tool offers wide range of objects, stencils and built-in shapes to work with.
This tool include org charts, flowcharts, diagrams of data flow, floor plans, building plans,
swimlane diagrams and 3D maps (Hai-Jew, 2018).
Advantages
 For any kind of diagram, it provides access to stencils and shapes easily.
 New status bar which helps to move much more efficiently between and within the
diagrams.
 Align and add shapes accurately and easily with features like enhanced dynamic grid,
Quick Shapes Mini Toolbar, automatic layout adjustment and page Auto size.
 Simplify complex and large diagrams using Containers and Sub-processes to group
the related shapes visually and logically (Lin, Liu & Lei, 2016).
 Easily connect the diagrams with Microsoft Excel, SQL Server, SharePoint Services
and Microsoft Access.