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I am looking for the best way (best practices) to build a good and accurate network diagram and what is the best information to include? I realize the obvious as to add flow elements such as the modem--&gt;firewall/router--&gt;<wbr />switches--<wbr />&gt;servers--<wbr />&gt;work stations--&gt;etcetera, BUT just want to check with you experts on the very best practices in building one of these diagrams.<br />
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Thank you in advance!
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I am looking for the best way (best practices) to build a good and accurate network diagram and what is the best information to include? I realize the obvious as to add flow elements such as the modem-->firewall/router-->switches-->servers-->work stations-->etcetera, BUT just want to check with you experts on the very best practices in building one of these diagrams.

Thank you in advance!

What are the best practices for developing network diagrams

Network design and methodology, also known as network architecture, is the design of a communication network. It is a framework for the specification of a network's physical components and their functional organization and configuration, its operational principles and procedures, as well as data formats used in its operation. In telecommunication, the specification of a network architecture may also include a detailed description of products and services delivered via a communications network, as well as detailed rate and billing structures under which services are compensated.

Network Architecture

Network Management involves issues that are independent of specific hardware or software, including email policies, upgrade planning, backup scheduling and working with managed service providers for Desktop-As-A-Service (DaaS), Software-As-A-Service (SaaS) and the like through the use of tools, coupled with manufacturer standards, best practice guidelines, policies and procedures plus all other relevant documentation. Network management also includes monitoring, alerting and reporting, management reporting, planning for device or service updates, the backup of configurations, the setting of key performance indicators and measures (KPIs/KPMs), associated service level agreements and problem records as part of the IT Service Management (ITSM) framework.