Chapter 11. Case Study Context: Venti Systems

This chapter introduces the case study and includes the following sections:

• Background Information and Context

• Network Requirements After Acquisitions Are Complete

This first chapter in Part III, "Designing Your Network: How to Apply What You Know," introduces a case study of a fictitious company called Venti Systems. The design methodologies discussed in Part I and the technologies discussed in Part II are applied to this case network, as appropriate.

This chapter provides background information and context for the case study, introduces assumptions made, and discusses the requirements for the new and redesigned networks. These requirements are developed in the next chapter, building to a comprehensive network design.

For the purposes of this case study, assume that you have been contracted by Venti Systems to design an upgraded/new network as it completes its acquisition of two complementary companies and moves to new facilities.