Chapter 1: Overview of Scalable Networks

Outline:

Chapter Overview 
1.1 The Hierarchical Network Design Model
1.1.1 The three-layer hierarchical design model
1.1.2 Router function in the hierarchy
1.1.3 Core layer example
1.1.4 Distribution layer example
1.1.5 Access layer example
1.2 Key Characteristics of Scalable Internetworks
1.2.1 Five characteristics of a scalable network
1.2.2 Making the network reliable and available
1.2.3 Making the network responsive
1.2.4 Making the network efficient, 1
1.2.5 Making the network efficient, 2
1.2.6 Making the network adaptable
1.2.7 Making the network accessible but secure
1.3 Case Study
1.3.1 The International Travel Agency
1.4 Basic Router Configuration Lab Exercises
1.4.1 Getting Started and Building Start.TXT
1.4.2 Capturing HyperTerminal and Telnet Sessions
1.4.3 Access Control List Basics and Extended Ping
1.5 Load Balancing Lab Exercises
1.5.1 Equal-Cost load balancing with RIP
1.5.2 Unequal-Cost load balancing with IGRP
Chapter Summary
Chapter Quiz