Requirement Gathering – Understand customer’s business objectives, user needs, and application requirements.
Current Network Analysis – Assess existing infrastructure to identify gaps and opportunities.
Architecture Blueprint – Provide a visual and descriptive overview of the proposed network topology, showing how components connect.
Technology & OEM Recommendations – Suggest the right mix of technologies (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet) suited for performance, scalability, and security.
Scalability Planning – Ensure the design supports future growth without major redesign.
Security & Compliance Considerations – Incorporate security zones, segmentation, and compliance requirements into the design.
Integration Strategy – Define how the new design will fit with existing systems and third-party solutions.
Redundancy & Resilience – Plan high availability and disaster recovery elements at a conceptual level.
Bill of Materials (BoM) at Concept Stage – Provide a preliminary list of major components for budgeting purposes.
Executive Presentation – Deliver the HLD in a clear, business-friendly format for management approval.