In the previous module, you learned how a web design team plans for an effective integration of network components. This module discusses hardware requirements and how a team plans for them.

When you are finished with this module, you should be able to:

1. Describe the different hardware types and functions
2. Describe the different types of servers and their functions
3. List the steps for estimating the server's transfer load
4. Give examples of connectivity hardware and the problems associated with it
5. Give examples of security hardware and the problems associated with it
6. Identify strategies for dealing with common hardware risks

In the next lesson, you will learn about the hardware categories required for planning a Web site.