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Network+ Chapter 1
Introduction to Networks
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Computer Networking
Intermediate
06/05/2017

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Term
MPLS and its Advantages
Definition
Multiprotocol Label Switching
1) Physical Layout Flexibility
2) Prioritizing of Data
3) Redundancy in case of link failure
4) On to Many Connection
Term
Peer to Peer Networks
Definition
1) No Central Authority
2) Authority rests with the device of the desired resource
3) Good for small networks that require little security
Term
Client Server Networks
Definition
1) Has Central Authority
2) Improved Security
3) Scalability
Term
Bus Topology
Definition
1) Has two distinct terminated ends.
2) All devices see all of the data passing through the wire.
3) Cheap / Easy install.
4) Difficult to troubleshoot and move.
Term
Star Topology
Definition
1) Has a central point (Hub / switch)
2) Fault Tolerance.
3) Scalable.
4) Higher Installation Cost
Term
Ring Topology
Definition
1) Network forms a continuous ring.
2) In order to add a computer, you need to break the cable.
3) Common at ISP
4) Not Fault Tolerant.
Term
Mesh Topology
Definition
1) A connection from every device to each device on a network.
2) For N hosts, you have N(N-1)/2 Connections
3) Not found in corporate LANS
4) High Redundancy
Term
Point to Point Topology
Definition
1) Direct connection between two devices.
Term
Point to Multipoint Topology
Definition
1) A single device with multiple endpoint connections.
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