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List the steps to follow when adding a new subnet to an existing VLSM design

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The steps to follow when adding a new subnet to an existing VLSM design.

Step-by-step explanation:

The steps to follow when adding a new subnet to an existing VLSM design are as follows:

  1. Analyze the existing VLSM design to determine the available IP address space.
  2. Identify the subnet size and calculate the number of required host addresses.
  3. Select an appropriate subnet from the available IP address space.
  4. Update the routing tables and routing protocols to reflect the new subnet.
  5. Configure the new subnet on the devices within the network.
  6. Test the connectivity and verify that the new subnet is functioning correctly.

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