System integrators (SIs) play a vital role in selecting, deploying, integrating and managing information technology (IT). But for those SIs specializing in LAN infrastructure deployments, employing traditional methods exposes their companies to undue risk, higher costs and potentially lower customer satisfaction.

This guide describes the LAN infrastructure activities associated with installation and upgrade projects – LAN design, installation and validation – and the corresponding best practices and tools, which if employed, can result in reduced callbacks, greater differentiation from the competition, increased repeat business, and greater customer satisfaction. The guide concludes with news from the field, where system integrators with different specialties share their stories.