V Lan/OSI Model
2-4 Pages
Part I – Virtual LAN
Link-state routing protocols track the connection status and type to each link that comes from a network. The criteria for selection are links with greater hops and faster mediums. Those are considered the most efficient links that will be used by the routing protocols.
Answer the following:
Do you think that most network administrators understand and use both distance-vector and link-state protocols? Why?
In your opinion, are there other options that can perform the tasks of these protocols? What is the future for routing through these protocols? Explain.
Part II – Layer 3 OSI Model
An organization has a number of tools available when determining how best to address performance issues on its network. The organization can use subnetting, or it can use segmentation. Discuss the following:
Discuss the pros and cons of each.
Provide examples of when each would be appropriate.
Support your answers with academic or real information technology (IT) examples to accentuate your point.