Network Design Tools
Used mostly in the technology design process
First step: Enter a diagram of the existing network
- Created from scratch (as required by some tools), or
- Discovered automatically (by some tools)
Once the diagram is complete
- Add information about the expected network traffic and
- See if the expected level of traffic can be supported
- May be accomplished through simulation models
Once simulation is complete
- Examine results to see estimated delays and throughput
- Change the design if necessary and rerun simulations