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distributed among network nodes, the network topology database is fully
replicated on all APPN network nodes. APPN protocols for the distribution of
network topology information ensure that every network node is provided with
a complete view of the network backbone topology.
Note: Although the TGs connecting a network node to attached end nodes
are not included in the network topology database, the network node,
nevertheless, knows of those TGs through its local topology database. This
information is kept locally only and not sent to adjacent network nodes.
The network ...