Designed to support evolving networks.

~ Ease of management
A six-phase approach (PPDIOO).
Cisco Lifecycle Services Fast Troubleshooting
Fast recovery
Each phase includes the activities required to
successfully deploy and operate Cisco technologies.
Application Response Time

It specifies how to maximise performance throughout

the lifecycle of a network.

SIX phases – Prepare, Plan, Design, Implement,

Operate & Optimise.

~ Stay up all the time

~reliably deliver applications

~provide reasonable response times

NETWORK REQUIREMENTS

~Should be secure network can grow to include new user

groups and remote sites

~ easy to modify to adapt to network growth

Scalability support new applications without impacting the level of service
delivered to existing users
Core layer: Connects distribution layer devices.
~ easy to troubleshooting

~ finding and fixing a problem

network can delivers consistent, reliable performance,
not to be time consuming
~ 24 hours a day,
The networks are ~ 7 days a week
Distribution layer: Interconnects the smaller Three-layer hierarchical network
NETWORK DESIGN CONCEPT
local networks (LANs)
organized in a layers. The hierarchical design model
has three basic layers design Availability
the failure of a single link or piece of equipment should
not significantly
impact network performance.

Access layer: Provides connectivity for network Security is a feature that must be designed
hosts and end devices NETWORK DESIGN GOAL into the network, not added on after the
network is complete
Security

Planning the location of security devices, filters, and

firewall features is critical
to safeguarding network resources

The available network staff must be able to

manage and support the network.
Used to further divide the
three-layer hierarchical design Manageability
A network that is too complex or difficult to maintain cannot
into modular areas. function effectively and efficiently.

Modules represent areas that

have different physical or The Cisco Enterprise
logical connectivity. Architectures
Architecture Of Flat
Network Design
Three areas of focus in This is no hierarchy with a flat
modular network design : network design, and because
each network device within the
topology

Layer 2 devices in a flat network provide little Only traffic destined for other networks is moved to a
Enterprise campus: Contains the network opportunity to control broadcasts or to filter higher layer. A flat network topology, is adequate
elements required for independent
operation within a single campusor branch for small networks and is
location. This is where the building implemented using Layer 2
access, building distribution and campus undesirable traffic. As more devices and
Advantages of hierarchical network design
switching.
core are located applications are added to a flat network, response
vs. flat network design degrade until the network becomes unusable
times

Methodology
is performing the same job, a flat
network design can be easy to
Server farm: A component of the enterprise Hierarchical networks have advantages over flat implement and manage.
campus, the data centre server farm protects network designs. The benefit of dividing a flat network into smaller,
the server resources and provides redundant, more manageable hierarchical blocks is that local
traffic remains local.
reliable high-speed connectivity.
The flat network topology is not
divided into layers or modules and
Enterprise edge: This area filters traffic from the can make troubleshooting and
external resources and routes it into the enterprise
network. It contains all the elements required for
efficient and secure communication between the
enterprise campus and STEP 3 isolating of network faults a bit more
remote locations, remote users, and the Internet. challenging than in a hierarchical network.
STEP 1 whem the design is complete, a prototype or proof-
of -concept test is performed

Approaches for network design TOP DOWN In a small network, this might not necessarily be an
Business goals:Focus on how the network can make the business more successful
A common strategy for network design is ti take a issue, as long as the network stays small and
top-down approach manageable
STEP 2 Establish the organisational requirements adapts the network infrastructure to the needs of the
Network designer and customer/client,document the goals of the project.
The Prepare phase: organisation.
Develop a network strategy
Technical Requirement:Focus on how the technology is implemented within the network
• clarifies the design goals and initiates the design
Propose a high-level conceptual architecture with from the perspective of the required applications and
The Design phase: PPDIOO Phases best-suited technologies network
compare the functionally of the existing network with
The designer determines whether any existing the defined goals of the new project The initial requirements from the Plan phase leads Also establish a financial justification for network BOTTOM-UP
equipment ,infrastructure,and protocols can be strategy by assessing the business case for the solutions, such as IP telephony, content networking,
the activities of the network design specialists.
reused, and what new equipment and protocols are proposed architecture. and video conferencing.
needed to complete the design

Information about the current network and Support availability, reliability, security, scalability, • The PPDIOO methodology uses the top-down
services is gathered and analysed. Identify initial network requirements based on goals, approach.
and manageability A common approach but not recommended.
facilities, user needs, and so on.
applications.
The Plan phase:
Characterise sites and assess any existing • Does not include information on the business
networks. goals, the proposed network design may not be able
to support the required

A project plan is useful to help manage the tasks, • The network designer selects network devices and
The Implement phase:
responsibilities, critical milestones, and resources technologies based on previous experience rather
required to implement changes to the network than prior
Network is built, or additional components are
included as in the design specifications.
The project plan should align with the scope, cost, understanding of the organisation.
Integrate devices without disturbing the existing and resource parameters established in the original
network or creating points of vulnerability business requirement

The Operate phase:

Maintains network health in daily operations,

includes high availability and reducing expenses.
Final test of the appropriateness of the design.

The Optimize phase:

Involves proactive management of the network.

Proactive management is to identify and resolve

issues before they affect the organization.

May prompt a recommendation for network

redesign.

Redesign may be necessary if too many network

problems and errors occur.