Secure Network Administrationintermediate
Arrange these steps for planning differently sized subnets from a supplied address space.
Answer
Identify the network sizes or host requirements., Choose subnet blocks large enough for the intended networks., Assign the chosen blocks within the available address space., Check that the design uses the available address space appropriately.
Explanation
### Why this is right
A designer first needs to know what each network must support. Only then can suitable block sizes be chosen, assigned from the available range, and checked for fit and efficient use.
### The order
1. Identify the network sizes or host requirements: subnet size depends on what each network must support.
2. Choose subnet blocks large enough for the intended networks: this applies VLSM to the stated needs.
3. Assign the chosen blocks within the available address space: the blocks must fit within the supplied range.
4. Check that the design uses the available address space appropriately: this catches waste or allocation conflicts.
### Terms
- **VLSM**: Variable Length Subnet Masking. A way to define differently sized subnets.
### Remember
Know the required network sizes before assigning subnet blocks.
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