Example company network design
- 2. The Stadium Company Project Is a sports facility management company that manages a stadium. Stadium Company needs to upgrade its existing computer network to provide state-of-the-art services. To do this, Stadium Company outlines a three-phase project. First Phase – Stadium Company is contracting with Networking Company, a local Cisco business partner to, to prepare a network design requirements document. Second Phase – Stadium management plans to issue a contract for the detail network design. Third Phase – The installation and implementation of the network upgrade.
- 3. The Network designer plane to use NDLC to Design, Deploy, and Operate a Network The six phases of the network lifecycle services: •Prepare Phase •Plan Phase •Design Phase •Implement Phase •Operate Phase •Optimize Phase
- 4. The Phases of Network Design - Prepare Phase Define business goals - Establish organizational requirements E.g •Purpose of the Project •Cost/Benefit Analysis •Sourcing Options – Outside vendors Purchasing procedures •Budgeting •Project Management
- 5. The Phases of Network Design - Plan Phase Perform site and operations assessment • Evaluate the current network • Operations • Network management Identify necessary modifications Assessment areas – • Environmental – Electrical Space Air Conditioning Cabling infrastructure • Personnel
- 6. The Phases of Network Design - Plan Phase Prepare the project plan • Tasks • Timelines • Risks and constraints • Responsibilities • Resources required
- 7. Perform a Site Survey Identify possible sources of signal interference Identify physical infrastructure issues
- 8. The Phases of Network Design - Design Phase Create plans that guide the installation Complete the design of the network Generate a final proposal Incorporates specifications to support – •Availability •Reliability •Security •Scalability •Manageability
- 9. The Phases of Network Design - Design Phase Planning the Installation - • Configuring and testing connectivity • Implementing the proposed system • Demonstrating the functionality of the network • Migrating network applications • Validating network operation • Training end users and support personnel
- 10. The Phases of Network Design - Implement Phase Build the network according to design specifications Testing the Network Install the new solution Perform system-level acceptance testing Document results
- 11. The Phases of Network Design- Operate Phase Monitor the network Establish a baseline Define policies and procedures • Security incidents • Configuration changes • Equipment purchases
- 12. Respond to a Customer Request for Proposal Include specifications that define the format and content of the expedited responses from the potential contractors. Also contain schedules
- 13. The Response document Cover letter •Contact information •Brief concise summary of proposed project. Executive summary •Problem or customer requirements. •Recommended solution •Why you are right company Proposed solution Proposed cost Signature page Appendices
- 14. Attend a Prebid Meeting Pre-bid meeting or pre-submittal conference •Review the project scope with customer. •Identify everything •Project formatting and timeline
- 15. Request for Proposal Business goals Project scope Existing network and applications Requirements for new network Constraints Schedule
- 16. The Role of the Network Designer Analyze customer goals and constraints Evaluate current network Select technology and equipment to meet defined network requirements Diagram placement and interconnection of devices Design and supervise testing Assist Account Manager with preparing the presentation
- 17. The Role of the Post-sales Field Engineer/Tech Support Ensure network upgrade functions as designed Provide install assistance and acceptance testing Support and organize troubleshooting Provide customer training and assistance Resolve technical problems