Physical Network Diagrams
■ Used to show the physical arrangement of network components
■ Includes cabling and hardware layout, similar to a floor plan
■ Can also show rack layouts in data centers
Logical Network Diagrams
■ Illustrates data flow and device communication
■ Includes subnets, network objects, routing protocols, and domains, etc.
■ Traditionally drawn by hand with symbols for devices
Wiring Diagrams
■ Shows how cables are connected to devices
■ Can be part of physical or logical network diagrams
■ Includes floor plans or rack diagrams for cable routing
Site Survey Reports
Often conducted for wireless network assessments:
● Radio Frequency (RF) Site Survey/Wireless Survey
○ Process of planning and designing a wireless network to provide a wireless solution
○ Show access point locations and signal strength, green means strong, red means weak
■ Wired Site Survey
● Usually done as part of a preparation for a major upgrade or installation
● Checks power, space, and cooling for new equipment
Audit and Assessment Reports
■ Delivered after formal assessments
● Executive summary
● Scope and objectives
● Assumptions and limitations
● Methods and tools
● Environment and system diagram
● Security requirements
● Findings and recommendations
● Audit results
Baseline Configurations
■ Most stable versions of device configurations
■ Documented set of specifications agreed upon and changeable only through change control procedures
■ Changes require proper testing, approval, and documentation
keep in mind
These types of documentation are essential for understanding, planning, and maintaining enterprise networks
