As a network administrator, it’s vitally important to have a detailed understanding of your topology. Whether you’re troubleshooting, building out a network expansion, or showing management how your network design protects the business, an accurate and readable map is a must.

But too many admins don’t have one and are essentially flying blind. The kicker? Good network diagrams aren’t that hard to make — if you know the simple secrets. This ebook shows you how to map your network effectively.

You'll Learn

• How to use segmentation to build efficiency and security into your network
• The basics of building a network topology that keeps users happy (hint: it’s about availability)
• The biggest mistake most network administrators make when drawing network maps — and the simple secret to avoiding it
• Practical tips for discovering and documenting your network in a highly readable map
• 8 of the most common and useful network topologies you’ll encounter, with diagrams and details for each