Total Time: 3 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course provides the initial steps to take when designing a network.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
List the steps in determining the customer's needs
Explain the three types of network topologies
Differentiate types of network architecture
List the layers of the hierarchical topology model
Identify types of network traffic
Explain the problems of network traffic
List the applications typically needed
Assess applications needed by customer

Topics: 
Customer Considerations
Network Topologies
Addressing
Network Traffic

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.