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Chapter 2 Networking Concepts

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Network Environment Design Considerations
Line Speed
Geographical Location
Network Interface and Link Types
Number of Network Interfaces
Priority of Network Interfaces
Subnetworks
Why Use Subnets?
Internetworks
Gateways
Gateway Configuration Overview
Address Resolution
Domain Name Services
Network Directory
Probe and Probe Proxy
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
Network Design Questions
Software Configuration Maximums
Planning a network or internetwork (collection of networks) is an important process that must be done with care to ensure that the network meets the needs of your organization. Many factors must be taken into consideration when planning the network or internetwork: for example, volume of usage over particular links, volume of CPU usage of each node, physical layout needs and limitations (such as geographical distances), and desirability of connections to non-NS 3000/iX nodes.

This chapter provides information to help you design your network and plan for configuration using NMMGR. The following network design elements are discussed:
  • Design considerations of the network environment

  • Network interface and link types

  • Subnetworks

  • Internetworks

  • Address resolution methods:

    • Domain names

    • Network directory

    • Probe and probe proxy

    • Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)




Configuration Process Overview


Network Environment Design Considerations