Cisco Network Design Solutions for Small-Medium Businesses - Hardcover

Rybaczyk, Peter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1587051435 ISBN 13: 9781587051432

Publisher: Cisco Systems, 2004

Synopsis

Master the design and deployment of small and medium-sized businesses networks

• Master design and deployment best practices specifically tailored to small and medium-sized businesses networks
• Understand the diverse array of SMB solutions, avoiding the pitfalls of the one-size-fits-all approach
• Learn about CRM, security, wireless LAN and unified communications solutions, as well as VoIP and IP Telephony solutions

Cisco Network Design Solutions for Small-Medium Businesses zeros in on critical solutions for networking professionals who are deploying computer networks within a small or medium-sized business. It addresses core networking issues, including security, customer relations management (CRM), wireless LANs, unified communications, IP telephony, and more. For networking professionals, this book is a one-stop reference and design guide for the effective implementation of networking solutions that enhance the bottom line. The book is separated into two parts — the first part explores the network design process, surveys the SMB landscape, and identifies the network requirements from the edge to the core for an effective solution implementation. The second part identifies multiple security solutions, Cisco's integration with popular CRM solutions, design models for ICS 7750 deployment in the context of an IP Telephony solution, Wireless LAN solutions, and Cisco's Unity and IP/TV solutions.

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About this title

From the Back Cover:

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.

Peter Rybaczyk has been engaged in multiple technology disciplines since 1979, including applications development, database administration, network design and administration, technical writing and editing, professional IT training, and IT consulting. Additionally, during his career, Peter has owned several IT consulting businesses, and currently, his privately held firm, Convergent Netcom Services, is located in Tucson, Arizona. He has delivered more than a hundred IT seminars to audiences in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia and has consulted and worked with Fortune 500 companies and numerous small to medium-sized businesses, covering multiple vertical markets, including wholesale and retail distribution, health care, law practice, insurance, finance, manufacturing, and telecommunications. He also wrote Cisco Router Troubleshooting Handbook and Novell's Internet Plumbing Handbook and coauthored PC Network Administration. Peter holds a B.S. degree in physics and several industry certifications, including CNE, CCNA, and CCNP.

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.

About the Author:

Peter Rybaczyk is the president of Global InterNetworking Services, Inc.. He is the author of Cisco Router Troubleshooting Handbook and Novell's Internet Plumbing Handbook, and he co-authored PC Network Administration. Peter holds a B.S. degree in physics and several industry certifications, including CNE, CCNA, and CCNP. Author Residence: Bozeman, Montana

About this edition

• Publisher: Cisco Systems
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1587051435
• ISBN 13: 9781587051432
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 308