There is always an issue about how and when the network and environment should be designed. When should the network and environment be configured and designed? How can this be done before the all application requirements are known? Or can it? For example how can decisions about hardware requirements and workload be made before the volumes and efficiency are known? How do companies handle this dilemma?
Who should be involved in environment and network design? What kind of expertise is required? Is this experience usually part of the project team? What should the project team do if there is limited experience even in-house?