IS 460 Chapter 2

E M I—Electromagnetic interference

(with cabling) avoid ________

MSA (master service agreement)

A contract that defines the terms of future contracts between parties

wiring schematic

A graphical representation of a network's wired infrastructure.

IDF (intermediate distribution frame)

A junction point between the MDF and end user equipment. The TIA/EIA standard specifies at least one IDF per floor

SLA (Service Level Agreement)

A legally binding contract or part of a contract that defines the aspects of a service provided to a customer

Upgrade

A major change to a software package that enhances the functionality and features of the software

patch cable

A relatively short section of cabling with connectors on both ends

MOU (memorandum of understanding)

Documents the intentions of two or more parties to enter into a binding agreement, or contract

MLA (master license agreement)

Grants a license from a creator, developer, or producer to a third party for the purposes of marketing or sublicensing, or distributing the product to consumers

Cable Documentation Standards

Keep your cable plant documentation accessible Label every data jack or port, patch panel, and connector Use color-coded cables for different purposes Update your documentation as you make changes to the network

slack

Leave some _________ in cable runs

essential documention

Logical and physical connections on a network Inventory management I P address utilization Vendors Internal operating procedures Policies Standards

plenum-rated

Make sure cable sheath is _________

Having up-to-date and detailed documentation of your network is essential for the following reasons:

Makes communication with coworkers more efficient Speeds up troubleshooting efforts Puts information at your fingertips when facing similar problems in the future

Installation

New software to be installed on relevant devices and incorporated with network resources

grounding

Pay attention to ________ requirements

Rollback

Process of reverting to a previous version after attempting to patch or upgrade it

avoid laying cables across a floor and use cord covers if they must be exposed

Protect cables (how?)

RFP (request for proposal)

Request to vendors to submit a proposal for a product or service your company wants to purchase

patch panels

Use __________ to organize and connect lines

verify continuity

Use a cable tester to ___________

cable trays, braided sleeving, and furniture grommets

Use cable management devices like ____________

standard and stock

Use company _____________

VoIP equipment

VoIP gateway VoIP PBX VoIP endpoints

VoIP

Voice over IP is the use of any network to carry voice signals using TCP/IP protocols

don't leave more than 1 inch of exposed cable before a termination

When terminating twisted-pair cabling ___________

for planning where to insert a new switch or determining how a particular router, gateway, or firewall interact

Why are network diagrams useful?

backbone cabling

cables or wireless links that provide interconnection between the entrance facility and MDF and between MDF and IDF

MDF (main distribution frame/facility)

centralized point of interconnection for an organization's LAN or WAN (also called MC or main cross connect)

Horizontal cabling

connects workstations to the closest data room and to switches housed in the room

Patch

correction, improvement, or enhancement

Demarc

device that marks where a telecommunications service provider's network ends and the organization's network begins

rack diagram

drawing that shows devices stacked in a rack system

Data room

enclosed space that holds network equipment (also called data closet, data center, equipment, or telecommunications)

Network Diagrams

graphical representations of a network's devices and connections provides a broad snapshot of a network's physical or logical topology

racks

holds various network equipment

Entrance facility

incoming network (such as internet) connects with the school or corporate network

Nmap

one of the most popular tools used for network mapping

patch panel

panel of data receptors that can be mounted to a wall or a rack

system life cycle

process of designing, implementing, and maintaining an entire network includes removal of outdated assets and the additions of updated assets

Network mappng

process of discovering and identifying the devices on a network

critical factors of a data closet's environment

temperature humidity airflow

Zenmap

the GUI of nmap

inventory management

the monitoring and maintaining of all assets that make up a network

3 types of horizontal cabling

unshielded twisted pair shielded twisted pair fiber obtic

bend radius

Do not exceed the cable's prescribed ___________

SOW (statement of work)

Documents in detail the work that must be completed for a particular project

TIA/EIA's joint 568 Commercial Building Wiring Standard

Also known as structured cabling Describes the best way to install networking media to maximize performance and minimize upkeep Apply no matter what type of media, transmission technology, or networking speeds are involved Based on hierarchical design and assumes a network is based on the star topology

loosely

Cinch cables __________