Advanced Networking Devices
There are many network devices and appliances that can provide a specific function or enhancement to an IP data network. This section discusses advanced networking devices and explains what they do, what unique functions they provide, and where to implement them in a network. There are three types of advanced networking devices presented in this section:
- Advanced switching devices—These are next-generation Application Layer switches that can support backbone, distribution, and edge network connections.
- Layered security appliances—These are next-generation compliance and security solutions that deliver security services both internally and externally to the network.
- Performance enhancing devices—These are appliances ...
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