LAB 1:Complex Network/LAN Design

Lab Objectives • familiarize yourself with …1) general concept of simulation-based network analysis, and2) in particular the way Riverbed Modeler operates

• learn about network elements that go into the design/architectureof a real-world multi-department LAN

• study various network and/or user related parameters that (may)impact overall network performance

What Is LAB 1 About?

10BaseT LAN with 10 stationsEthernet switch10BaseT link[ each station behaves as‘Researcher’ ]

Web serverFile serverDatabase serverEthernet switch10BaseT link (x3)

100BaseT link (x4)

1) Network Components (nodes, links, or full subnets)

added through ‘drag and drop’ from Object Palete

Elements of RiverbedModeler Simulation

2) Application Config

also added through

used to specify applications that will be used to configure user profiles

3) Profile Config

also added through

describe the activity patterns of a user in terms ofthe applications used over a period of time

Application Config must be defined/set before usingthis object

Application Config

Profile Config