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Network Architect's Handbook

You're reading from   Network Architect's Handbook An expert-led journey to building a successful career as a network architect

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Product type Paperback
Published in Jan 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781837637836
Length 418 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Alim H. Alim H.
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Table of Contents (19) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Part 1 – Navigating the Architectural Blueprint of Networking
2. Chapter 1: Understanding the Network Architect’s Role FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 2: Network Architect in an Organization 4. Chapter 3: Roadmap to Becoming a Network Architect 5. Part 2 – Crafting the Architectural Mind: Attributes and Mindset of a Network Architect
6. Chapter 4: Attributes of a Network Architect 7. Chapter 5: The Mindset of the Network Architect – the Principles of Design 8. Part 3 – Constructing the Core: Building Blocks of a Network Architect
9. Chapter 6: Foundations of Network Architecture – Part 1: Route/Switch 10. Chapter 7: The Foundation of Network Architecture, Part Two – Network Services 11. Chapter 8: Foundations of Network Automation 12. Chapter 9: Paradigm Shift to Cloud Computing 13. Part 4 – Mastering the Craft: Advancing Your Journey as a Network Architect
14. Chapter 10: Preparing for Certifications and Cracking the Job Interview 15. Chapter 11: The Skills to Become a Better Network Architect and Overcome Daily Challenges 16. Chapter 12: Additional Information and Recommended Books 17. Index 18. Other Books You May Enjoy

Paradigm Shift to Cloud Computing

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, only a few innovations have had such a transformative impact as cloud computing. The shift towards cloud-based services has brought about a new era of efficiency, scalability, and accessibility, revolutionizing the way individuals and organizations operate in the digital age, where the static constraints of physical machines yield to the dynamic elasticity of virtual resources.

In an era defined by the relentless pursuit of efficiency, scalability, opportunity, and interconnectedness, organizations and IT professionals are re-evaluating whether maintaining data centers (whether large or small, distributed or not) is a prudent investment. As applications are more SaaS-based, data center hardware is under-utilized for the cost paid, and their workforces are mobile and not necessarily tied to a specific geographical region.

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An organization has a data center (one of many) with...

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