Layer 2 Switching vs Hub Networking
Developers should learn Layer 2 switching when working on network infrastructure, system administration, or cloud computing projects that require understanding of local network communication and performance optimization meets developers should learn hub networking to understand foundational network concepts, troubleshoot legacy systems, or study network evolution in computer science courses. Here's our take.
Layer 2 Switching
Developers should learn Layer 2 switching when working on network infrastructure, system administration, or cloud computing projects that require understanding of local network communication and performance optimization
Layer 2 Switching
Nice PickDevelopers should learn Layer 2 switching when working on network infrastructure, system administration, or cloud computing projects that require understanding of local network communication and performance optimization
Pros
- +It is essential for designing and troubleshooting LANs, implementing VLANs for network segmentation, and ensuring reliable data transfer in environments like data centers or office networks
- +Related to: osi-model, mac-address
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
Hub Networking
Developers should learn hub networking to understand foundational network concepts, troubleshoot legacy systems, or study network evolution in computer science courses
Pros
- +It's relevant for historical context in networking protocols and helps grasp why switched networks (using switches) replaced hubs for better performance and security in local area networks (LANs)
- +Related to: network-topology, osi-model
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
The Verdict
Use Layer 2 Switching if: You want it is essential for designing and troubleshooting lans, implementing vlans for network segmentation, and ensuring reliable data transfer in environments like data centers or office networks and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.
Use Hub Networking if: You prioritize it's relevant for historical context in networking protocols and helps grasp why switched networks (using switches) replaced hubs for better performance and security in local area networks (lans) over what Layer 2 Switching offers.
Developers should learn Layer 2 switching when working on network infrastructure, system administration, or cloud computing projects that require understanding of local network communication and performance optimization
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