15 LAN architectures
This chapter covers
- Star and mesh topologies
- Two- and three-tier campus LANs
- The advantages of spine-leaf architecture in data center networks
- Small office/home office networks
We have delved into the details of protocols like IPv4 and IPv6, Ethernet, Spanning Tree Protocol, and many others in previous chapters of this volume and volume 1. Now it’s time to zoom out. Instead of focusing on individual technologies, let’s take a holistic view of real-world network architectures—the blueprints for how computer networks are designed and built.
Although there are standard best practices in network design, many factors such as budget, scale, and specific needs influence the “right” approach; there are few universal correct answers ...
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