Network Design Itec4111: Baessa K
Network Design Itec4111: Baessa K
ITec4111
Baessa K.
Mettu University
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Department of Information Technology
Application layer:
• This layer includes business applications and collaboration
applications.
• The objective of this layer is to meet business requirements and
achieve efficiencies by leveraging the interactive services layer.
• This layer includes the following collaborative applications:
• Instant messaging
• IP telephony
• Video delivery using Cisco Digital Media System
• etc
• Efficiency
• Provides the required network services and infrastructure with
reasonable operational costs and appropriate capital investment on a
migration path to a more intelligent network, through step-by-step
network services growth.
• Security
• Provides for an effective balance between usability and security while
protecting information assets and infrastructure from inside and outside
threats.
• Each network device has essentially the same job, and the network is
not divided into layers or modules.
• A flat network topology is easy to design and implement, and it is
easy to maintain, as long as the network stays small.
• The lack of hierarchy makes troubleshooting difficult.
• Flat networks are typically used in homes or small business where
network requirements are low.
Baessa K. (Mettu University) MEU,FET,IT www.meu.edu.et November 21, 2018 36 / 57
Flat Network Model II
• The main drawbacks of Flat Designing Models
• Poor security
• Because traffic travels through one switch, it is not possible to segment
the networks into sections and prevent users from accessing certain
parts of the network.
• It is easier for hackers to intercept data on the network.
• No redundancy
• Since there is usually one switch, or a few devices, it is possible for the
switch to fail.
• Since there is no alternative path, the network will become inaccessible
and computers may lose connectivity.
• Scalability and speed
• Connecting all the devices to one central switch, either directly or
through hubs, increases the potential for collisions (due to hubs),
reduced speed at which the data can be transmitted and additional
time for the central switch to process the data.
• It also scales badly and increases the chance of the network failing if
excessive hubs are used and there is not enough switches to control the
flow of the data through the network.
• A core layer
• high-end routers and switches that are optimized for availability and
performance.
• A distribution layer
• routers and switches that implement policies.
• In small and medium-sized organizations, the core and distribution
layers can be combined.
• An access layer
• connects users via lower-end switches and wireless access points.
• The access layer provides users on local segments with access to the
internetwork.
• The access layer can include routers, switches, bridges, shared-media
hubs, and wireless access points.
• The demarcation point between the access and core layers of the
network.
• Controlling access to resources for security reasons and controlling
network traffic that traverses the core for performance reasons.
• Allows the core layer to connect sites that run different protocols
while maintaining high performance.
• The distribution layer can summarize routes from the access layer.
• Determines department or workgroup access and provides
policy-based connectivity.
• Aggregates wiring closet bandwidth by concentrating multiple
low-speed access links into a high-speed core link.
• Provides redundant connections for access devices.
• Where routing and packet manipulation are performed.
• Manageability
• Consistency between switches at each level makes management more
simple.