- May 20, 2010
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Hey Guys,
I soon need to re-work out network configuration here for a couple of reasons:
1) With every user using up to 3 IP addresses with their computers, phones, and VM's we are running out of usable addresses (currently a /24)
2) I need to separate our servers and end users into separate subnets/VLANS's.
I was just wondering what is a general rule of thumb is when it comes to accounting for growth when picking a subnet mask? Obviously this is highly dependent on the growth of your company but, when sizing a subnet now much room would you typically leave? Double, triple, quadruple your current needs?
Currently we have just under 50 users and some users can use 3-4 IP's each depending on how many devices they have and if they're using wireless/wired connections at the same time.
I soon need to re-work out network configuration here for a couple of reasons:
1) With every user using up to 3 IP addresses with their computers, phones, and VM's we are running out of usable addresses (currently a /24)
2) I need to separate our servers and end users into separate subnets/VLANS's.
I was just wondering what is a general rule of thumb is when it comes to accounting for growth when picking a subnet mask? Obviously this is highly dependent on the growth of your company but, when sizing a subnet now much room would you typically leave? Double, triple, quadruple your current needs?
Currently we have just under 50 users and some users can use 3-4 IP's each depending on how many devices they have and if they're using wireless/wired connections at the same time.