LAN Design
LAN Design is the process of planning and architecting a Local Area Network (LAN) to meet specific performance, security, and scalability requirements. It involves selecting appropriate hardware, protocols, and topologies to ensure efficient data communication within a limited geographic area, such as an office building or campus. This includes considerations for network segmentation, bandwidth allocation, redundancy, and future growth.
Developers should learn LAN Design when building or maintaining on-premises infrastructure, deploying applications in enterprise environments, or working with IoT systems that rely on local networks. It is crucial for ensuring reliable connectivity, optimizing network performance, and implementing security measures like VLANs and firewalls to protect sensitive data.