Cisco Network Design Solutions for Small-Medium Businesses
作者：Peter Rybaczyk
出版日期：August 12, 2004
页数：336
ISBN：1-58705-143-5
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书籍简介
Maximize the potential of your small-medium business network with effective design solutions that cover network security, IP telephony, unified communications, wireless networks, and CRM.
Design and implement effective network solutions by mastering the design process that is used by successful networking professionals
Understand the diversity of solutions for the SMB environment, avoiding the pitfalls of the one-size-fits-all approach
Create effective and customizable security solutions across the spectrum of SMB types and sizes
Exploit the trend of universal communications convergence by expanding into the VoIP market with the Cisco IP Telephony and unified communication solutions
Break into the fast-growing CRM marketplace with the Cisco CRM integration solutions
Implement wireless LAN solutions that facilitate productivity and workforce optimization
In today’s business world, investing in technology solutions that improve productivity and save money is critical, but the road to a modern, technology-driven business is full of pitfalls. Cisco Network Design Solutions for Small-Medium Businesses zeros in on critical solutions for networking professionals who are deploying computer networks within a small-medium business (SMB). You’ll learn about core networking issues and associated solutions, including security, IP telephony, unified communications, customer relations management (CRM), wireless LANs, and more within this complete design guide.
Cisco Network Design Solutions for Small-Medium Businesses is separated into two parts. Part I helps you explore the network design process, survey the SMB landscape, and identify your network requirements from the edge to the core for an effective solution implementation. Part II delves into security, CRM, IP telephony, unified messaging, IP/TV, and wireless LAN solutions, which can save businesses critical time and money.
For networking professionals, Cisco Network Design Solutions for Small-Medium Businesses is a one-stop reference and design guide for the effective implementation of SMB networking solutions that enhance the bottom-line.
This book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Press, which offers networking professionals valuable information for constructing efficient networks, understanding new technologies, and building successful careers.
+ 展开目录About the Author
About the Technical Reviewers
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Goals and Objectives
Who Should Read This Book?
How This Book Is Organized
Part I. Network Design Process and Solutions Overview for SMBs
Chapter 1. Effective Networking Solution Design Process
Step 1: Identifying Stakeholder Requirements
Step 2: Validating Stakeholder Requirements
Step 3: Creating and Reviewing the Draft Design Document
Step 4: Creating a Final Design Document Before Implementation
Networking Solution Implementation Considerations
Putting It All Together
Summary
Chapter 2. SMB Networking Environments and Solutions Design Considerations
One Name, a Multitude of Shapes and Sizes
SMB Networking Solutions Design Considerations
Solution Identification and Discovery Process for SMBs
Summary
Chapter 3. Network Infrastructure Requirements for Effective Solutions Implementation
The Telecom Closets
Data Centers or Computer Rooms
The User Desktop Environment
Network Upgrades Planning
Applications, E-Mail, and Network-Management Tools
Summary
Part II. SMB Networking Design Solutions
Chapter 4. Overview of the Network Security Issues
Categories of Security Threats
What Security Threats Mean to an SMB
Which to Fear More: Internal or External Security Threats
Security Threat Antidotes
The Importance of Having a Security Policy
Summary
Chapter 5. Cisco Security Solutions
Virtual Private Networks
Firewalls
Intrusion Detection Systems
Router Security Features
Summary
Chapter 6. The Wireless LAN Solution
WLAN-Specific Security Considerations
WLAN Performance and Topology Considerations
WLAN Components
The Cisco WLAN (Aironet) Products Family
WLAN Deployment Scenarios
Summary
Chapter 7. Customer Relationship Management Solutions
CRM Deployment Considerations
Popular CRMs' Relationship to Cisco Products
Cisco Solutions for CRM Integration
Which CRM Solution Is Right for My SMB?
Summary
Chapter 8. IP Telephony Solutions
IP Telephony Deployment Considerations
IP Telephony Components and Protocols
Cisco IP Telephony Solutions
Summary
Chapter 9. Unified Communications Solutions
Deployment Considerations for Unified Messaging Solutions
The Cisco Unity Solution
The Cisco IP/TV Solution
The Value of an Intranet in an SMB Environment
Summary
Chapter 10. Front and Back Office Integration Solutions
Getting Past the Jargon
Is Integration for Me?
The Integrators
Summary
Epilogue The Future of SMB Networking
Bibliography
Recommended Further Reading
Recommended Websites
