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A network diagram is a visual representation of network architecture. It maps out the structure of a network with a variety of different symbols and line connections. It is the ideal way to share the layout of a network because the visual presentation makes it easier for users to understand how items are connected.
A network diagram may include hundreds of different symbols. They can range from a PC to a complex server rack to a cloud-based storage system. The symbols may be brand-specific, generic, or a combination. The network diagramming tools in SmartDraw allow users to modify existing symbols to create a custom library of symbols for their own organization or its customers.
A network diagram demonstrates how one computer or system is affiliated with others. This is especially useful when trying to track down problems or when designing a new system. Often the root of a problem can be traced more easily by observing and analyzing how the computers and components in the system are connected.
There are many different ways to create a network diagram. While they can be created using pen and paper or a white board, a diagramming tool designed for this purpose is a much more efficient and effective approach.
You can drag and drop shapes of network components and connect them with lines to illustrate connections easily. Read SmartDraw's network diagram tutorial.
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The best way to understand network diagrams is to look at some examples of network diagrams.
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