Why is good management of network documentation important? Pg 761
So that if a problem occurs the technician or administrator in charge of fixing the problem has a map of the network to reference to aid in problem solving.
What is the SNMP GetRequest command used for? Pg 761
Sent from the management system to a device on the network. Used to get information from the device about its state, the device responds with an SNMP response.
What does the SNMP SetRequest command do? Pg 761
Makes a change in the device’s configuration.
At least how many different forms of your network documentation should you make? Pg 761
Network documentation should be stored in at least 3 forms:
- An electronic copy that can be modified with changes
- A hard copy in a binder, stored in an easily accessible location
- A copy on an external drive that should be kept in a very safe location(or off site) in case the building burns down or the other two copies are somehow lost
What are the different types of schematics/diagrams that are used when illustrating a network? Pg 762
- Wiring Diagrams/schematics
- Physical Network Diagrams
- Logical Network Diagrams
- Schematics and Diagrams
- Asset Management
- IP address utilization
- Vendor Documentation
What is contained in a physical network diagram? Pg 767
All the physical devices and connectivity paths on your network and should picture how your network physically fits together.
