Network Documentation

What type of map might you see in a wiring closet or data center?

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• Floor Plan

• Weather Map

• Political Map

• World Map

What does MDF stand for in the context of network infrastructure?

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• Management Data File

• Mobile Data Facility

• • Main Distribution Frame

• • Master Data Flow

What is the purpose of an Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF)?

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• To get rid of hackers

• To connect users to the internet

• To manage connections between users and the data center

• • To terminate all cables in a room

What is the name of the standard for documentation mentioned in the transcript?

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• NIST 800-53

• IEEE 802.11

• ISO 9001

• ANSI/TIA/EIA 606

Why is labeling cables important?

• To protect them from little kids

• To make them look organized

• To identify cable endpoints for troubleshooting

• To impress visitors

What can baselines help organizations understand?

• The base of cables

• Weather Pattern

• Market trends

• Performance changes over time

What is the common thread across all of information technology mentioned in the transcript?

• Hardware maintenance

• Troubleshooting

• Programming

• Documentation

• What software tools are mentioned for creating a logical network layout?

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• Visio, OmniGraffle, and gliffy.com

• Photoshop and Illustrator

• AutoCAD and SolidWorks

• • Microsoft Word and Excel

What is one purpose of utilizing floor plans for patch panel labels?

• To associate desks with specific numbers

• To make it look pretty

• To terminate hackers

• To patch panel labels

How are all cables documented according to the provided information?

• On a special software application

• In a google spreadsheet

• On paper documents

• In a central database