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Network Topologies and Connections

Designing a network to provide scalability, security, and redundancy with fault tolerance is essential to any network design and model. As an aspiring network professional, it’s important to learn the building blocks of designing an optimal and resilient network infrastructure for the growing demand of organizations to support their business services and users. Understanding how network topologies can affect traffic flow within an organization is important to gain a solid understanding of designing a suitable network for any organization.

During this chapter, you will explore various network layouts and how they affect traffic flow within an organization. Next, you will explore various network types and devices ...

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