Summary

In this chapter, you learned about the various characteristics of different network topologies and how they are used to interconnect the nodes of an organization. You saw that within the networking industry, there are many network types and each has its unique features. Lastly, you learned about the various service provider technologies that are used to interconnect organizations over large geographic distances.

I hope this chapter has been informative for you and is helpful in your journey toward learning networking and becoming a network professional. In the next chapter, Chapter 3, Ethernet Technology and Virtualization, you will discover the various Ethernet standards, cabling types and connectors, and virtualization.