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Rack ears

If you're shopping for a rack switch, what component on the switch tells you it can be mounted to a rack?

First submit change request document, then understand and follow approval process , have the change project managed, provide additional documentation, and close the change

In a large organization, how do you typically request permission to perform a network change?

hec-02-ne-01-rtr2: HEC building, 2nd floor, northeast corner, rack number, type of device, number of the device

List some good names for devices on you home network or on the network in you school's lab. Demonstrate the use of best practice when creating a naming scheme for devices on a computer network

Physical layout, logical topology, IP address reserves, names of major network devices, and types of transmission media

Some elements that are typically included in network diagrams

MDF, IDFs

There is only one _____ per network, but there can be many _____ connecting internal portions of the network.

Comes in 19 or 23 inch spaces and are measured in rack units (RU). Also come from 6 and 3 feet tall 42U tall and 18U-22U tall. Depths can vary

What is the unit of measurement that defines the space available in a rack? How tall are standard racks?

Entrance facility

What location do you take technician from your ISP to help you troubleshoot weak WAN connection?

To help prevent airflow blockages

Why is it important to minimize cable clutter in a rack?

Industry standard and describes best way to install networking media to maximize performance and minimize upkeep

Why is it important to use a structured cabling when installing and managing systems?

It is coated with flame-resistant jacket and produces less smoke than regular cables coated with PVC

Why is it important to use plenum-rated cabling in the area above the ceiling tile?

Patch cable

You need to connect a new network printer to a nearby wall jack. What kind of cable should you use?

Zenmap, Command Prompt, PowerShell

You've decided to run an Nmap scan on your network. What app could you open to perform this task?

Wiring schematic

A graphical representation of a network's wired infrastructure.diagram

A password manager

A secure place to store a list of documented network passwords

Look at whether device is located on the ISP's side of the demarc

A transceiver was recently damaged by a lightning strike during a storm. How might you decide whether the ISP is responsible for replacing this device, or whether your company must foot the bill?Route

VoIP gateway

Device converts signals from a campus's analog phone equipment into IP data that can travel over the internet

routers, switches, KVM switch

Devices likely to find in MDF

List all components on the network

First step of inventory management

A network change should be completed during off hours where everyone must be informed of and agree to this maintenance window in advance

For what time period should you schedule a network change?

Visits to data rooms, an examination of servers and desktops, a review of receipts for software and hardware purchases, and the use of a protocol analyzer or network management software package

How can you go about gathering the information needed to assemble a thorough operations manual?