Introduction to Network Topologies Flashcards

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What is a problem with LANs?

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You must be physically connected, can’t be used remotely.

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What is the common solution for connection two separate LANs?

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Using a router; a cable would be too cumbersome and would create one big workgroup.

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What is a workstation?

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End user computers, often with more than one CPU.

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What is the difference between a workstation and a client?

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Workstations are more powerful.

Workstation has it’s resources available to other users on the network, client machines can ask for resources.

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What is a server?

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Servers are powerful computers that run specialized network operating systems to maintain and control the network.

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What is a host?

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A host is any network device with an IP address.

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What is the difference between a host and a client?

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A client is a device that cannot share resources, it only requests it from a server. A host is a device connected to the network that communicates with other hosts.

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LAN vs WAN

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WAN usually needs a router port or ports,
WAN spans a larger area,
WANs usually slower.

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Distributed vs Centralized WAN Examples

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Distributed WAN example is the internet, made up of interconnected computers spread out.

Centralized WAN contains a main computer that remote computers connect to.

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Personal Area Network

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Often used to connect printers, projectors or co workers computers via bluetooth.

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Campus Area Network (CAN)

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In between a LAN and a WAN in scope.

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Storage Area Network (SAN)

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Usually only found in data centers and are specifically for storing data.

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Software Defined WAN

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Virtual WAN using software to manage all functions. Integral part of transport architectures like MPLS and LTE.

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MPLS

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Multiprotocol Label Switching is a switching mechanism that imposes labels to data and uses the labels to forward data when it arrives at the network. Key advantages include:
- physical layout flexibility
- Prioritizing of data
- Redundancy
- One to many connection

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mGRE

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Multipoint Generic Routing Encapsulation refers to carrier or service provider that dynamically creates and terminates connections to nodes on a network.
- Used extensively in Dynamic Multipoint VPN deployments.
- encapsulates user data, creates VPN connection, tears down connection when complete.

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16
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What are the two main network types?

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Peer to Peer and Client - Server