Reviewing network architectures
We live in an exciting yet challenging period in history. Today, our internet-based ecosystem demands that business networks are available nearly 100 percent of the time. Enterprise networks must be able to adjust to changing traffic demands and maintain constant response times. In addition, they have to be agile enough to respond to unexpected security incidents.
Effective packet analysis begins with understanding the network architecture. In order to determine where to tap in to identify trouble spots, it's important to recognize the way that different media and devices influence network traffic. In this section, we will compare the different types of networks in use today, along with the various types of media used to transport data.
Let's begin our discussion by outlining the diverse types of networks in use today.
Comparing different types of networks
Today's networked environments are complex and can include data from...
