Network Analysis, Architecture & Design, Second Edition
This book works through the processes of analysis, architecture, and design step by step, giving network designers a solid resource for making good design decisions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Network Analysis, Architecture & Design, Second Edition
Chapter 5: Network Architecture
Network architecture is the process of developing a high-level, end-to-end structure for the network. This includes the relationships within and between major architectural components of the network, such as addressing and routing, network management, performance, and security. Network architecture is the next part of the process of developing our network, and as we will see, it is key in integrating requirements and flows into the structure of a network.
5.1 Objectives
In this chapter, you will learn about network architecture what is contained within the architecture of a network and how to develop this architecture. We will discuss the concept of relationships within and between components of the architecture. You will learn the factors that make up these relationships and how they apply to each architectural component. We will also present several architectural models for you to use as a starting point in developing your network architecture.
This chapter introduces several concepts around network architecture, some of which may be new to you. In addition, many terms for addressing and routing, performance, network management, and security are presented in this chapter but will be detailed in Chapters 6 through 9.
5.2 Preparation
To be able to understand and apply the concepts in this chapter, you should be familiar with the basic concepts and mechanisms of performance (e.g., quality of service [QoS]), security and privacy, network management, and routing and addressing. Some recommended sources of information include:
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Internet QoS: Architectures and Mechanisms for Quality of Service, by Zheng Wang, Morgan Kaufmann...
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