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Introduction............................................................................................................................................1
1. Examine Commonplace Networking Principles Used in a Cloud Infrastructure to
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1.1. Benefits and Constraints of Different Network Architectures and Standards within Cloud.....2
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Introduction
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1. Examine Commonplace Networking Principles Used in a Cloud
Infrastructure to Support Communication
1.1. Benefits and Constraints of Different Network Architectures and Standards
within Cloud
Network Architectures:
Architecture Benefits Constraints
Cloud Software Defined - Flexibility and Agility: - Complexity: Requires
(CSD) Networking Dynamic configuration and specialised skills.
management. - Dependency on Vendors:
- Cost Efficiency: Reduces Reliance on third-party
physical hardware needs. support.
- Scalability: Easily scales up
or down.
Wide Area Network (WAN) - Global Connectivity: - Latency: Potential for
Enables communication higher latency.
across dispersed locations. - Cost: Expensive to
- Centralised Management: implement and maintain.
Simplifies resource
management.
Local Area Network (LAN) - High Speed: Offers high- - Limited Range: Restricted
speed data transfer. to a small geographical area.
- Low Latency: Minimal - Scalability Issues: Difficult
delay in data transmission. to scale beyond a certain size.
Network Standards:
Standard Benefits Constraints
TCP/IP Model - Universality: Widely - Complexity: Can be
adopted and compatible. complex to troubleshoot.
- Reliability: Ensures - Overhead: Protocol
reliable data transmission. overhead can affect
performance.
OSI Model - Standardisation: Provides - Theoretical: Primarily a
a standard framework. theoretical model.
- Modularity: Allows for - Complexity: Seven layers
modular development. can make it overly complex.
IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet) - Widespread Use: - Cabling Requirements:
Universally accepted Requires physical cabling.
standard. - Limited Range: Limited to
- High Performance: a certain distance without
Supports high-speed data additional hardware.
transmission.
IEEE 802.1q (VLAN - Network Segmentation: - Complexity: Requires
Tagging) Allows for logical careful planning.
segmentation. - Compatibility: Not all
- Improved Security: devices support VLAN
Enhances security by tagging.
isolating network traffic.
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1.2. Communication within the Cloud