May 1, 2024
3 minute read
Network planning is a key element of network design, ensuring that a network meets the requirements of the business. It involves understanding the business needs, defining the network architecture, and selecting the appropriate technologies and equipment to meet those needs.
Why Learn Network Planning?
There are many reasons why someone might want to learn about network planning. Some of the most common reasons include:
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Reading list
We've selected five books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Network Planning.
A focused look at network topology, design, and routing protocols, this book from Cisco Press is geared toward engineers.
Covers the end-to-end process of network design, from building blocks and components to protocols and network security.
Covers the basics of telecommunications and how to apply them to real-world planning scenarios.
This book, now in its 5th edition, solid introduction to networking from two of the most respected authors in computer science.
While this book is more focused on data design and storage, its chapters on networking are useful to network planners.
For more information about how these books relate to this course, visit:
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