LAN/WAN NETWORK DESIGN AND OPTIMIZATION

(3 Days)

Learn how topologies, transmission frame sizes and network load affect LAN performance

Learn the different ways that LAN bridges, switches and routers affect end user throughput

Learn how to choose a backbone technology for carrying LAN and WAN traffic

Learn how to apply basic analytical models to a wide variety of network design problems to optimize performance and reliability LAN/WAN Design and Optimization

SEMINAR DESCRIPTION

        Although data communications systems consisting of LANs, WANs as well as various internetworking combinations are not a new phenomenon the literature is still relatively sparse regarding practical design techniques and methodologies. Designers and implementors often find themselves using either cut and try or rule of thumb methods to design the networks that will carry their mission critical applications. The result is either unacceptable performance and disgruntled users due to inadequate equipment and facilities provisioning or economic inefficiency because of gross over design. This seminar takes design theory, much of which is buried in specialized and not widely read technical journals, and converts it into practical and usable information which can be immediately applied to real design situations. By focusing on 3 main factors associated with network design, namely cost, performance and reliability the seminar shows how, with the use of a few basic modeling techniques and algorithms, it is possible to remove much of the guesswork associated with providing an optimum solution.

        The seminar begins with a systematic approach to the design process covering issues such as how to set design objectives and how to gather relevant information. It then proceeds to provide a series of design and optimization techniques for a variety of network technologies along with detailed examples that can be applied to many common design situations. During the description of each technique the end user information required, the assumptions that need to be made and the algorithms used in the process are all explained in detail. This approach allows participants to adapt and apply the techniques to conform to the specific situations that they encounter in their own organizations.

BENEFITS

At the conclusion of this seminar you will have learned how to:

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

        This seminar is designed for network designers and planners who are contemplating a change to an existing network or embarking on the construction of a new network and would welcome a structured and practical approach to the design and optimization process. You should consider attending if your job involves one of the following:

Note: This seminar is, to the best of our knowledge, unique in the world. It has only one instructor, Gary Zielke, who is the only person with the combination of knowledge and presentation skills needed to successfully cover the topics covered. He is also the designer of the customized Excel  design spreadsheets that are provided only to delegates attending this seminar.

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