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The document discusses the physical and logical infrastructure of networks. The physical infrastructure includes hardware components and topology, while the logical infrastructure consists of software components that enable connectivity. Some key aspects covered include network protocols, IP addressing, security mechanisms, and maintenance strategies. It also provides examples of hierarchical network design and a sample physical/logical network infrastructure design.

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The document discusses the physical and logical infrastructure of networks. The physical infrastructure includes hardware components and topology, while the logical infrastructure consists of software components that enable connectivity. Some key aspects covered include network protocols, IP addressing, security mechanisms, and maintenance strategies. It also provides examples of hierarchical network design and a sample physical/logical network infrastructure design.

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Physical infrastructure of the network

The physical infrastructure of the network refers to


the physical design of the network together with the
hardware components.
The physical design of the network is also called the
network’s topology.
When you plan the physical infrastructure of the
network, you are usually limited in your hardware
component selection by the logical infrastructure of the
network.
Logical infrastructure of the network
 The logical infrastructure of the network is made up of all the software

components required to enable connectivity between devices, and to


provide network security.
 The network’s logical infrastructure consists of the following:

 Software products

 Networking protocols/services.

 It is therefore the network’s logical infrastructure that makes it

possible for computers to communicate using the routes defined in


the physical network topology.
The logical components of the network topology

define a number of important elements:


Speed of the network.

Type of switching that occurs.

Media which will be utilized.

Type of connections which can be formed.


Planning Network Infrastructure
 Planning network infrastructure is a complex task that needs to be
performed so that the network infrastructure needed by the
organization can be designed and created.
 Proper planning is crucial to ensure a highly available network and high
performance network that result in reduced costs and enhances
business procedures for the organization.
 To properly plan your network infrastructure, you have to be
knowledgeable on a number of factors, including the following:
 Requirements of the organization.
 Requirements of users.
 Existing networking technologies.
 Necessary hardware and software components.
 Networking services which should be installed on the user’s
computers so that they can perform their necessary tasks.
A typical network infrastructure planning strategy should include

the following:
 Determine the requirements of the organization and its users,

and then document these requirements.


 Define a performance baseline for all existing hardware devices.

 Define a baseline for network utilization as well.

 Identify the capacity for the physical network installation. This

should encompass the following:


 Server hardware, client hardware.

 Allocation of network bandwidth for the necessary

networking services and applications.


 Allocation of Internet bandwidth
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Determine which network protocol will be used.

Determine which IP addressing method you will use.

Determine which technologies, such as operating systems

and routing protocols are needed to cater for the


organization’s needs as well as for possible future
expansions.
Determine the security mechanisms which will be
implemented to secure the network and network
communication.
 After planning, the following step would be to implement the

technologies which you have identified.


 Implementation of the network infrastructure involves the

following tasks:
 Installing the operating systems.

 Installing the necessary protocols and software components.

 Deploying DNS or WINS name resolution.

 Designing the DNS namespace.

 Assigning IP addresses and subnet masks to computers.

 Deploying the necessary applications.

 Implementing the required security mechanisms.

 Defining and implementing IPSec policies.


 Determining the network infrastructure maintenance strategy which you

will employ once the network infrastructure is implemented. Network


infrastructure maintenance consists of the following activities:
 Upgrading operating systems.

 Upgrading applications.

 Monitoring network performance, processes and usage.

 Troubleshooting networking issues.

Determining Network Protocols


 Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

 Domain Name Service (DNS),

 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP),

 Windows Internet Name Service (WINS)


Hierarchical Network Design
In networking, a hierarchical design is used to group devices into
multiple

networks.

The networks are organized in a layered approach. The hierarchical

design model has three basic layers:


 Core layer: Connects distribution layer devices

 Distribution layer: Interconnects the smaller local networks

 Access layer: Provides connectivity for network hosts and end devices
Sample Network /Internet Infrastructure Physical and
Logical Design
Sample Network /Internet Infrastructure Physical and
Logical Design

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