ABSTRACT
Network communication is the transport of data, voice, video, image, or facsimile from one location to another achieved by compatibly combining elements of hardware, software, and media. From a business perspective, network communications is delivering the right information to the right decision maker at the right place and time for the right cost. Determining which technology to employ to meet the requirements determined in the logical network design requires a structured methodology of its own. Remote connectivity needs analysis involves documenting the nature and extent of the use of local area network (LAN) resources by the remotely connected user. Choices of logical or physical topology for this remote LAN connectivity may be limited depending on the outcome of the remote connectivity needs analysis. Remote connectivity architectures comprise the combination of a chosen remote connectivity logical topology and a chosen remote connectivity physical topology.
