Network segmentation

To ensure our network performs at its optimal capacity, network design and configuration is critical. Network segmentation allows for scalability, improved security, and efficiency in the network. In this section, we will be discussing various switching and network segmentation techniques.

Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)

In most networks, there are a lot of different traffic types, such as voice traffic generated from IP phones, video traffic from surveillance systems and tele-presence equipment, and data traffic from end devices such as computers, servers, printers, and so on. Imagine an organization segmenting these traffic types by implementing separate and dedicated network equipment for each type...