CHAPTER 7Network Architecture: Objective 1.7: Explain basic corporate and datacenter network architecture.

This chapter examines some of the elements of data center architecture and design, as well as the storage area networking technology available for use in data centers. The Network+ exam expects candidates to be familiar with these topics and their basic functions.

In this chapter, you'll learn everything you need to know about Network+ Objective 1.7, including the following topics:

  • Three-tiered
  • Software-defined networking
  • Spine and leaf
  • Traffic flows
  • Branch office vs. on-premises data center vs. colocation
  • Storage area networks

THREE-TIERED ARCHITECTURE

A data center is a facility that houses a collection of servers and the switches, ...

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