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Cisco Semester 4

Chapter 3 discusses network design and implementation principles, focusing on scalability, reliability, performance, security, and cost-effectiveness. Each goal is defined, its importance outlined, and examples and implementation strategies provided. The chapter emphasizes the need for networks to grow, maintain uptime, optimize speed, protect data, and balance performance with budget constraints.

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Cisco Semester 4

Chapter 3 discusses network design and implementation principles, focusing on scalability, reliability, performance, security, and cost-effectiveness. Each goal is defined, its importance outlined, and examples and implementation strategies provided. The chapter emphasizes the need for networks to grow, maintain uptime, optimize speed, protect data, and balance performance with budget constraints.

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MONDAY 17 MARCH 2025

CHAPTER 3: NETWORK DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION.

COURSE OUTLINE
-Principles of network design and architecture
-Ip addresses schemes and subnetting
-Network documentation and drawing tools(CISCO packet Tracert).
-Implementing and Troubleshooting small to meduim size network.
3.1) NETWORK DESIGN GOALS.
A) SCALABILITY
DEFINITION: The ability of a network to grow and accomodate more
users,devices,or app without significant re-design.

IMPORTANCE
_Ensure that the network can handle future demands ,such as increase traffic or
additional branches.
EXAMPLE
{Adding more switches to support new users in an office.
{Upgrading bandwidth to support new applications.e.g VIDEOCONFERENCING

IMPLEMENTATION
__-Use modular hardwares(scacable switch)
__-Design with expandable ip adressing.(.e.g VLSM).
__-Implement scalable routing protocols(e.g OSPF,EIGRP).

B) RELIABILITY
DEFINITION: RELIABILTY ensures minimal down time and fault tolerances by
designing a network that can recover quickly from failures.
IMPORTANCES
_Reliability is critical for bussinesses,thet depend on constant connectivity.eg
MICRO-FINANCE,E-COMMERCE,HEALTHCARE ETC
EXAMPLE~~~~
{Use redundant link btw switches to prevent single points of failure.
{Implementing Backup poer supply(UPS)

IMPLEMENTATION
__-Use redundant hardware ( Dual routers, Dual switches).
__-Implement protocol for fault tolerance(HSRP, VRRP).
__-Regularly test backup systems and disaster recovery plans

C) PERFORMANCE
DEFINITION:It is the optimising of speed, latency and throughput to
ensure efficient data transfer

IMPORTANCE
_Performance ensures a good user experience and support bandwidth intensive
application.
EXAMPLE
{Upgrading to Gigabitethernet cable for fast data transfer.
{Iplemeting quality of Services (QoS) to proiritise VoIP over less critical
traffic.

IMPLEMENTATION
__-Use high performance hardware (switches with high throughput).
__-Optimise routing protocols for faster convergence.
___Monitor networ performance using tools like Netflow,PRTG

D) SECURITY
DEFINITION: It is the protection of data and resources from unauthorised
access,attacks,and breaches.

IMPORTANCE
_Security prevent data loss,Financial damage,and reputational harm

EXAMPLE
{Implementing firewalls to block unauthorised access.
{Using VPNs to encrypt data over public network

IMPLEMETATION
__-Use access control list (ACL) to filter traffic.
__-Enable encryption (eg SSL/TLS,IPSEC).
__-Regularly update firmware and software to patch vulnerabilities.

E) COST EFFECTIVENESS
DEFINITION:THIS ensures balancing performance and budget by
optimising resource allocation

IMPORTANCE
_Ensures that the network delivers value witout overspending.

EXAMPLE
{-Using opensource tools(PFsense).
{-Choosing cost effective hardware that needs perfomance requirements

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