Network Design Fundamentals teaches an effective methodology 
  for network planning and design using relevant new technologies.
  This reference guide explains principles, methodologies and
  technologies using network design case studies. The structured
  design methodology teaches all phases of a networking project.
  The planning and design methodology presented is used to teach
  effective network planning, design and implementation skills. In
  the case study of a fictitious financial services company, real world
  issues and strategies are discussed. Using the network design
  methodology, readers learn how to review client requirements,
  assess the network, build the infrastructure, recommend appropriate security and develop a network management strategy. Readers will learn to develop a proof of concept plan, make any modifications and write a design proposal. In addition, there is a discussion of how to implement the design with a proven implementation strategy. • Network Planning and Design Fundamentals • Network Assessment Essentials • Design and Performance Considerations • Campus/WAN Design Best Practices • Detailed Protocol Selection Guide • Network Resiliency and High Availability • VPN, Voice over Frame Relay E-Commerce • Tech Notes Explain Network Concepts • Security and Network Management Strategies • Chapter Quizzes
 
   Cisco Wireless Network Design Guide teaches an effective
  methodology for wireless network planning and design. It is a     
  reference guide that efficiently explains wireless principles,
  methodologies and technologies while serving as a practical design
  guide as well. That is accomplished using a real-world wireless
  case study as the framework along with a structured design
  methodology that teaches all phases of a wireless design project.
  The case study is of a fictitious financial services company
  that is implementing wireless at all their offices around the
  country. The standard methodology for network design presented is
  used as a framework for planning, designing and implementing the wireless design. In the case study of the fictitious financial company, real-world issues and strategies are addressed. Using the structured methodology, readers learn to review client requirements, assess the current network, build the wireless infrastructure, recommend appropriate security and develop a management strategy. Readers will learn to develop a proof of concept strategy, make any modifications, and build a design proposal. Then the design is reviewed with the client to discuss how to implement the design using a structured implementation methodology. • Wireless Network Planning and Design • Network Assessment Essentials • Design and Performance ConsiderationsDetailed Access Point Selection Guide • Wireless Network Survey • Tech Notes Explain Wireless Concepts • Security and Network Management Strategies • Chapter Quizzes

 
   Network Assessment Guide teaches an effective methodology 
  for assessing your enterprise network before implementing new 
  technologies. It is a reference guide that uses a real world
  assessment of an East Coast Financial Services company. The
  company is considering an acquisition and wants some snapshot
  information of their current network. This is accomplished using the
  network assessment case study as the framework along with a
  structured methodology that teaches all phases of a network
  assessment. The book explains the methodology with each specific
  network assessment and some strategies for improving your current
  infrastructure, performance, availability, management and security. The concepts described can be used with small, medium and enterprise companies. An excellent design tool for network engineers. Infrastructure Assessment • Performance Assessment • Availability Assessment • Management Assessment • Security Assessment • Analysis and Recommendations • Network Assessment Forms
 

 
  Cisco Wireless Network Survey teaches an effective methodology 
  for Cisco wireless site surveys using a real-world site survey of a 
  financial services company that is implementing wireless services 
  at offices around the country. Specific wireless technical concepts
  are discussed and a wireless equipment selection guide that helps
  with selecting Cisco access points.
 
   
 
 

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Cisco Design Tools 
 
Software Advisor
Choose the correct software for all networking devices with Software Advisor matching features and specific Cisco IOS and CatOS versions, comparing Cisco IOS, and selecting the IOS release that support your equipment hardware.
 
Product Advisor
The Cisco Product Advisor is an equipment selection tool that considers your needed features and provides a list of available networking equipment for review. There is a comparison of various options to help with selecting the devices for your design.

Power Calculator
This tool calculates the power supply requirements for configuring Power over Ethernet (PoE) for all equipment selected during the design process.
 
Cisco Dynamic Configuration Tool
This allows configuration of Cisco equipment from their web page to include pricing and configuration validation.
 


 
 


          
 
                             
 
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NetformX is the industry leader in automated networking design software with Designxpert that
manages network discovery, design validation,configuration, bill of materials and proposal
generation. There is an MPLS designer and sales engineering tools.
 
Solarwinds is an industry leader in I.T management software solutions focused on network assessment, performance monitoring, configuration management and IP address management. 
 
Cisco network design icons that are used when making typical network drawings with equipment, circuits, and other various shapes. 
 
Visio is the industry standard drawing tool from microsoft used in most companies today
that are involved in network design, planning and implementation.
 
SharePoint is a key part of network design with its unifying database features that allow file storage and collaboration across multiple departments from across the internet. With the project driven nature of network design, this works well having a central directory structure.
 
OPNET is a sophisticated network management company with software that does network design modeling, traffic behaviour analysis, and advanced enterprise network troubleshooting. 
 
 
 
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