Chapter 14 - Planning the network. This chapter includes contents: Why does the organization want a new network installed? What services does the organization want the network to provide? Evaluating the installation site, evaluating distances between components, environmental conditions,. | Chapter Overview Determining Network Needs Providing Fault Tolerance Collecting Essential Information Why Does the Organization Want a New Network Installed? You might be providing a network for a new installation that has no existing equipment. You might be asked to network a group of existing stand-alone computers. The organization might have an existing network that it wants to upgrade to a new or different technology. What Services Does the Organization Want the Network to Provide? At the most basic level, organizations usually want their users to be able to access shared drives and printers and connect to the Internet. Heads of organizations and users often know what they want in a network but do not understand the technical requirements and implementation issues. In addition to talking to the heads of organizations, it is a good idea to talk with the people who will use the network. Evaluating the Installation Site A proper site evaluation helps you to choose What . | Chapter Overview Determining Network Needs Providing Fault Tolerance Collecting Essential Information Why Does the Organization Want a New Network Installed? You might be providing a network for a new installation that has no existing equipment. You might be asked to network a group of existing stand-alone computers. The organization might have an existing network that it wants to upgrade to a new or different technology. What Services Does the Organization Want the Network to Provide? At the most basic level, organizations usually want their users to be able to access shared drives and printers and connect to the Internet. Heads of organizations and users often know what they want in a network but do not understand the technical requirements and implementation issues. In addition to talking to the heads of organizations, it is a good idea to talk with the people who will use the network. Evaluating the Installation Site A proper site evaluation helps you to choose What type of network to install What network medium to use How to install the network Evaluating Distances Between Components Know the maximum distances supported by the protocols you will use. Consider the actual route that your cables will take, not just the distance between the components. Consider the obstacles between the computers that will be connected to the network. Determine where to put the back-end components, such as hubs, servers, and routers. Ergonomics Planning a network includes Selecting equipment designs that are suitable for the working environment Placing equipment where it will be most useful and cause the least distraction Environmental Conditions Be conscious of the climate conditions at all equipment locations and at all times of day. A data center containing a large number of computers, routers, and other heat-producing devices will probably need an independent climate control system to keep the room cool enough. Make sure a source of clean, consistent .
