The definition of network installation is the selection and placement of hardware and equipment that forms a network, or interconnected set of devices.
The process of Network installation includes identifying:
- What the needs of the business are
- Which type of network it will be
- What topology or digital layout it will follow
- What and how much specific hardware it will need
- Where to place hardware to create the greatest efficiencies
Network installation evaluates the scope, cost, and eventual deployment of the network in order to create a physical framework that provides a stable connection, can be easily maintained and/or upgraded, and meets the needs of the business or institution that will be using it.