Channel Strategies for the CIONetwork documentation is a vital first step in any network design or redesign project. While your well-meaning customers may assure you that their documentation is complete and current, it's unlikely
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that the documentation will have the specific information you need to successfully
complete your project. As you go about the tedious task of network documentation, keep in mind our
top five tips as determined by other networking service providers and consultants.
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Network
documentation: How to realize its benefits
Learn the many benefits of a complete network documentation and what to document so that you and
your customer can reap those benefits.
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Compiling
a hardware and software inventory
Performing a network inventory is not a one-size-fits-all task. This tip helps you identify scope
and choose a method (automated vs. manual) when performing an inventory of a customer network.
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Assessing
a customer's site: The value of a hardware/software inventory
Not convinced you need to spend valuable time (and money) on network documentation? This tip puts
the task into perspective as it relates to your work as a VAR or systems integrator.
#4--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Network
documentation and cable management
Documenting network administration is a vital but difficult process for VARs and consultants. Cable
management software helps simplify the process.
#5--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Network
topology rediscovered: NetworkView basics
This tip introduces network documentation tool NetworkView, to help consultants and VARs
efficiently map, sort and monitor network conditions.
This was first published in February 2008
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