• Map the Physical Layout:
  • cable locations & endpoints
  • cable ratings, capacity
• Map logical layout:
  • speeds
  • routing protocols
  • administrative domains
  • network numbers
• Label: Patch panels:
  • which jack leads to where
  • connections labeled on each end
• Label host connections IF FEASIBLE
• No documentation is better than WRONG documentation
• Label cable behind jacks at each end
• give devices logical names: "Denver-router"

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