Network Architect's Handbook An Expert-Led Journey to Building a Successful Career As a Network Architect
Follow a step-by-step roadmap to developing essential competencies in network architecture design, relationship management, systems, and services, coupled with certification guidance and expert tips Key Features Grasp the big picture of information technology infrastructure to become a successful ne...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
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Birmingham, England :
Packt Publishing Ltd
[2024]
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| Edición: | First edition |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009799144606719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright and Credits
- Foreword
- Contributors
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Part 1 - Navigating the Architectural Blueprint of Networking
- Chapter 1: Understanding the Network Architect's Role
- What is a network architect?
- Solutions architects
- Storage architects
- Database architects
- Enterprise architects
- Cloud architects
- Technical architects
- Chief architects
- Network architects
- The function of a network architect
- Understanding network architecture
- Client/server architecture
- Peer-to-peer architecture
- Hierarchical architecture
- Hybrid network architecture
- Spine-leaf architecture
- Summary
- Further reading
- Chapter 2: Network Architect in an Organization
- Planning, designing, installing, upgrading, and maintaining network projects
- Planning
- Design
- Installing
- Upgrading
- Maintenance
- Making recommendations to improve the network infrastructure and reduce operational costs
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Researching new technologies and solutions
- Developing a roadmap
- Documenting the network process for future use
- Summary
- Chapter 3: Roadmap to Becoming a Network Architect
- Roles and responsibilities - entry level
- Network support technician
- Network technician
- NOC technician
- Roles and responsibilities - mid level
- Network administrator
- Network engineer
- Network security engineer
- Roles and responsibilities - senior level
- The career path to becoming a network architect
- Summary
- Part 2 - Crafting the Architectural Mind: Attributes and Mindset of a Network Architect
- Chapter 4: Attributes of a Network Architect
- The network architect's role in the business
- Network infrastructure design
- Network security
- Network management
- Network procurement
- Technical leadership
- Business logistics - the structure.
- Business financials
- Cross Functional Teams (CFTs)
- Managing business relationships
- Vendors and suppliers
- Internal stakeholders
- Partners and clients
- Industry groups and associations
- Regulatory agencies
- Summary
- Chapter 5: The Mindset of the Network Architect - the Principles of Design
- Principles of network architecting
- Hierarchical
- Additional design patterns
- Scalability
- Modularity
- Resilience
- Performant
- Thinking like a CxO
- What other industries are doing
- Always thinking - innovating, exploring new trends
- Summary
- Part 3 - Constructing the Core: Building Blocks of a Network Architect
- Chapter 6: Foundations of Network Architecture - Part 1: Route/Switch
- Overview of the OSI model
- OSI model versus TCP/IP model
- Physical infrastructure
- Network cabling
- Switches and switching concepts
- Switching concepts
- Switches
- Key switching functions
- Routers and routing concepts
- Routing concepts
- Router types
- Supporting vendors
- Fiber optics
- Networking
- Security
- Virtualization
- Server
- Summary
- Further reading
- Chapter 7: The Foundation of Network Architecture, Part Two - Network Services
- Understanding load balancers
- Types of load balancers
- Network load balancer (NLB)
- Global server load balancer (GSLB)
- Load balancing algorithms
- Which load balancer should you choose?
- Exploring DNS
- How DNS works
- Considerations for DNS design
- DHCP
- How does DHCP work?
- Benefits of DHCP
- Key considerations for using DHCP
- Network Address Translation (NAT)
- How does NAT work?
- Types of NAT
- NAT considerations
- What are ACLs?
- Types of ACLs
- Understanding firewall rules
- What does this mean for a network architect?
- Miscellaneous network services
- Considerations for a network architect
- Summary
- Further reading.
- Chapter 8: Foundations of Network Automation
- Fundamental building blocks of network automation
- Network programmability
- Understanding the role of SDN
- Core principles and components
- Impact on organizations
- Exploring NFV
- Key components of NFV
- Benefits of NFV
- Scripting and automation languages
- The power of automation
- Scripting languages
- Automation tools
- Understanding IaC
- What is IaC?
- Benefits to a network architect
- Summary
- Further reading
- Chapter 9: Paradigm Shift to Cloud Computing
- What is cloud computing?
- Cloud computing models
- The need for cloud computing
- Benefits of the cloud
- Cloud services
- Compute services
- Storage services
- Database services
- Networking services
- Monitoring services
- Security and compliance
- Cloud designing and architecting
- Designing in the cloud
- Architecting in the cloud
- Cloud architecture components
- What does it mean for a network architect?
- Preparing for the paradigm shift
- Summary
- Further reading
- Part 4 - Mastering the Craft: Advancing Your Journey as a Network Architect
- Chapter 10: Preparing for Certifications and Cracking the Job Interview
- Network architects' certification path
- Foundational certifications
- Professional certifications
- Expert certifications
- Design expert certifications
- Miscellaneous certifications and others
- Continued education
- Preparing for certifications
- Create an environment only used for studying
- Remove distractions
- Schedule your studying time
- Use earplugs, white/brown noise, or focus sounds
- Cone of Knowledge
- Use a timer
- Take breaks
- Training and study material
- Supplements and rest
- How to crack interview questions
- Sample questions
- Questions
- Summary
- Chapter 11: The Skills to Become a Better Network Architect and Overcome Daily Challenges.
- Interpersonal skills - how to communicate effectively
- Communication
- Listening
- Empathy
- Adaptability
- Engaging with your team or teams
- Role of a network architect across teams
- Conflict resolution
- Technical disagreements
- Project alignment
- Procurement and relationship management
- Techniques to resolve conflicts
- Growing as a leader
- How do you become a leader?
- Summary
- Further reading
- Chapter 12: Additional Information and Recommended Books
- Recommended books
- Cisco Press
- Arista books
- Other networking books
- Automation and network programming
- Methodologies
- Virtualization
- Security
- Cloud computing
- Other useful resources
- Websites
- Blogs
- Periodicals
- Communities and forums
- Training
- Summary
- Index
- Other Books You May Enjoy.
