Introduction

This guide provides common information and an ordered list of tasks and processes that are required to correctly install and configure the various network devices in the Centralized Data Center (CDC) and Satellite Branch Office (SBO). The specific device types covered in this guide are network routers and switches. The switches are also configured to provide load balancing services.

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	Who Should Read This Guide
	Knowledge Prerequisites
	Service Prerequisites
	Common
	Cisco Systems Devices

Who Should Read This Guide

This guide is written for those who are involved in the design and deployment of computer network infrastructure in an enterprise organization, including consultants, system architects, and information technology (IT) professionals who are responsible for the design and deployment of network devices.

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Knowledge Prerequisites

Successful completion of the steps detailed in this guidance requires a certain level of technical knowledge. This guide is written assuming the following level of experience and knowledge:

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Service Prerequisites

The network devices build tasks are not dependent on any other service.

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Common

This section provides network devices information that is not scenario-specific.

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Cisco Systems Devices

The network devices utilized in the implementation of Windows Server System Reference Architecture (WSSRA) are Cisco Systems routers and switches that provide Layer 2 and Internet Protocol (IP) Layer 3 switching for the various server groups. Systems connected to the Cisco Systems switches are grouped by virtual local area network (VLAN), and VLAN segments are logically isolated from each other.

Inter-VLAN communication passes through a hardware-based router. This process is known as multilayer switching (MLS), and provides for Layer 3 (IP routing) connectivity. The Cisco Systems 6506 switch combines Layer 2 switch functionality and Layer 3 IP router functionality within the same device.

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