An important job responsibility of a network architect or designer is effectively planning and managing the IP address space in the organization. There are a variety of factors that need to be accounted for in this task. The planning and design of the IP address space also depends on several organizational factors. Imagine that you have been asked to plan the IP address space for a newly opening branch of a large multinational company primarily situated in Seattle, Washington. The new branch office will be opened in Miami, Florida and at the launch will include 150 employees in seven different departments, with the possibility of further expanding in the future. What are some of the factors to consider in designing the IP address space for the branch office? How would you effectively manage the IP address space? Please be sure to state any assumptions that you might make and share your perspectives on the discussion posts of your peers.

An important job responsibility of a network architect or designer is effectively planning and managing the IP address space in the organization. There are a variety of factors that need to be accounted for in this task. The planning and design of the IP address space also depends on several organizational factors.
Imagine that you have been asked to plan the IP address space for a newly opening branch of a large multinational company primarily situated in Seattle, Washington. The new branch office will be opened in Miami, Florida and at the launch will include 150 employees in seven different departments, with the possibility of further expanding in the future. What are some of the factors to consider in designing the IP address space for the branch office? How would you effectively manage the IP address space? Please be sure to state any assumptions that you might make and share your perspectives on the discussion posts of your peers.