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mine traffic loads and patterns, user applications, location of users and servers, and type of
data transmissions. In some cases, giving attention to specific network administration
tasks might prove sufficient. For example, Ethernet/802.3 performance and efficiency can
be improved through collision management, standards adherence, proper system configu-
rations, software upgrades, and segmentation using bridges. Nevertheless, there are certain
situations that lend themselves to switching. These include dynamic workgroup settings,
frequent data transmissions involving large data files such as graphical ...