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Steps to Optimizing Your Network- Change Management & Network Management Strategies
Having completed all of the previous strategy elements, you are ready to deploy. Is that all there is to it? Not quite. In this post, I’ll highlight strategies you can use for a smooth post-deployment. Change Management In one of my past experiences, deployment of our branch routers went off witho…
Steps to Optimizing Your Network- Software Strategy
Although I’m calling it the software strategy, it really targets the development of two specific standards: software image and configuration template. Choosing the correct software will be a critical factor in the success of a deployment. All the design and best practice efforts will amount to not…
Steps to Optimizing Your Network – Design & Hardware Strategy
In my last post, I discussed the importance of a strong network foundation. Let’s get a little deeper into this now. The strategies depicted in the diagram below have been developed over nearly two decades of Cisco Services experience in the field. These outline what MUST be addressed in ord…
Steps To Optimize Your Network – An Introduction
One of my passions in life is sailing, both cruising and racing. There is nothing quite like the wind in your hair and the sun on your face to paint a perfect day. The difference between a great day on the water and miserable one comes down to preparation. Basic maintenance of the vessel, proacti…
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