Creating,
Documenting,
and Executing an
Implementation
Plan
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Cisco Hierarchical Network Model
The three-layer hierarchical model is used extensively in
network design.
The hierarchical model consists of the:
Access layer
Distribution layer
Core layer
It provides a modular framework that allows design flexibility
and facilitates implementation and troubleshooting.
The hierarchical model is useful for smaller networks, but does not
scale well to todays larger, more complex networks.
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Hierarchical Campus Model
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Hierarchical Model Applied to a WAN
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Enterprise Composite Network Model
The Enterprise Composite Network Model divides the
network into three functional areas:
Enterprise Campus
Enterprise Edge
Service
Provider Edge
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Enterprise Composite Network Model
Service
Provider Edge
Enterprise Edge
Enterprise Campus
Building Access
E-Commerce
ISP A
Building Distribution
Management
Core (Campus backbone)
Corporate Internet
ISP B
Remote Access
VPN
PSTN
WAN
Frame Relay
/ ATM
Edge
Distribution
Server Farm
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Modules in the Enterprise Campus
Service
Provider Edge
Enterprise Edge
Enterprise Campus
Building Access
E-Commerce
ISP A
Building Distribution
Management
Core (Campus backbone)
Corporate Internet
ISP B
Remote Access
VPN
PSTN
WAN
Frame Relay
/ ATM
Edge
Distribution
Server Farm
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Modules in the Enterprise Edge
Service
Provider Edge
Enterprise Edge
Enterprise Campus
Building Access
E-Commerce
ISP A
Building Distribution
Management
Core (Campus backbone)
Corporate Internet
ISP B
Remote Access
VPN
PSTN
WAN
Frame Relay
/ ATM
Edge
Distribution
Server Farm
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Modules in the Service Provider Edge
Service
Provider Edge
Enterprise Edge
Enterprise Campus
Building Access
E-Commerce
ISP A
Building Distribution
Management
Core (Campus backbone)
Corporate Internet
ISP B
Remote Access
VPN
PSTN
WAN
Frame Relay
/ ATM
Edge
Distribution
Server Farm
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Creating an Implementation Plan
An effective, documented implementation plan is a result of
good processes and procedures during network design,
implementation, and performance testing.
There are two approaches to implementing changes to a
network.
Ad-hoc approach
Structured approach
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Ad-hoc Approach
The many tasks such as deploying new equipment,
connectivity, addressing, routing, and security are
implemented and configured as required without planning
any of the tasks.
With such an approach, it is more likely that scalability
issues, suboptimal routing, and security issues can occur.
A good implementation plan is required to avoid such
difficulties.
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Structured Approach
Prior to implementing a change many considerations are
taken into account.
The design and implementation plan are completed, and
may include a new topology, an IP addressing plan, a
solution to scalability issues, a link utilization upgrade,
remote network connectivity, and changes to other network
parameters.
The design and implementation plan must meet both
technical and business requirements.
All details are documented in the implementation plan prior
to the implementation.
After successful implementation, the documentation is updated to
include the tools and resources used, and the implementation results.
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Models and Methodologies
There are there are many models and methodologies used
in IT that define a lifecycle approach using various
processes to help provide high quality IT services.
No need to reinvent the wheel.
Examples of these models:
The Cisco Lifecycle Services (PPDIOO) model
IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
The Fault, Configuration, Accounting, Performance, and Security
(FCAPS) model
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
The Telecommunications Management Network (TMN) model
Telecommunications Standardization Sector (ITU-T)
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Cisco Lifecycle Services (PPDIOO) Model
The Cisco Lifecycle Services approach defines six phases in the network
lifecycle and is referred to as the PPDIOO model:
Prepare
Plan
Design
Implement
Optimize
Operate
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PPDIOO Prepare, Plan, and Design
The PPDIOO methodology begins with these three basic
steps:
Step 1: Identify customer requirements
Step 2: Characterize the existing network and sites
Step 3: Design the network topology and solutions
Prepare
Plan
Design
Identify
customer
requirements
Characterize
existing
network
Design the
network
Once the design is defined, the implementation plan can be
executed.
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PPDIOO Implement, Operate, Optimize
The next three steps include:
Step 4: Plan the implementation:
Step 5: Implement and verify the design:
Step 6: Monitor and optionally redesign:
Design
Implement
Operate / Optimize
Plan the
implementation
Implement and
Verify
Monitor / Redesign
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Implementation Plan documentation
The implementation plan documentation should include the
following:
Network information
Tools required
Resources required
Implementation plan tasks
Verification tasks
Performance measurement and results
Screen shots and photos, as appropriate
The documentation creation process is not finished until the
end of the project, when the verification information is
added to it.
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Sample Implementation Plan
Project contact list and statements of work, to define all of
the people involved and their commitments to the project
Site and equipment location information and details of how
access to the premises is obtained
Tools and resources required
Assumptions made
Tasks to be performed, including detailed descriptions
Network staging plan
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Project Contact List (sample)
Cisco Project Team
<Customer> Project Team
Project Manager:
Telephone:
Email:
Project Manager:
Telephone:
Email:
Project Engineer:
Telephone:
Email:
Project Engineer:
Telephone:
Email:
Design Engineer:
Telephone:
Email:
Design Engineer:
Telephone:
Email:
Account Manager:
Telephone:
Email:
Systems Engineer:
Telephone:
Email:
Account Manager:
Telephone:
Email:
Systems Engineer:
Telephone:
Email:
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Equipment Floor Plan (sample)
Location
Details
Floor
Room
Suite
Position
Rack No.
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Tools Required (sample)
Item No.
Item
1.
PC with Teraterm, 100BaseT interface, FTP Server
and TFTP client applications
2.
Console port cable
3.
Ethernet cable
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Implementation Task List (sample)
Step No.
Task
1.
Connect to the router
2.
Verify the current installation and create backup file
3.
Change IOS version (on all routers)
4.
Update IP address configuration (on distribution routers)
5.
Configure EIGRP routing protocol
6.
Verify configuration and record the results
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