Logical and Physical Network Design

Introduction
Network design is a detailed, labor-intensive activity. During the design process, all key aspects of the network are examined in terms of how they meet current needs and how they must be adapted or enlarged as network usage grows. This includes the hardware which constitutes the physical network, the software used to give that network its structure and organization, and the firmware which gives your network interface controllers and hubs their functionality.
The goal is to design a network that is cost-effective, easy to manage, and has the flexibility to adapt as your compan…