In addition to performing Layer 3 switching functions and routing functions, these switches perform the Layer 2 switches functions, such as bridging functions, at each switch interface. And layer 3 switches provide numerous advantages in terms of routing efficiency, fault isolation, security management...
A Layer 3 switch functions as both a switch and a router. These devices are a perfect solution for VLANs, as they do not have a WAN interface. In addition, Layer 3 switches are a robust and scalable technology that gives multiple options to manage bandwidth effectively. Planet Technology US...
Understanding the difference between Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches is crucial when planning a network architecture. These two types of switches serve different functions, and each excels in particular environments. In this article, we’ll explore the key differences. Use cases, and help you ...
A Layer 2 switch functions well in low to medium traffic in its VLANs, but these switches have their limitations once traffic increases. The Layer 3 switch was conceived to augment this limitation by developing equipment that has routing capabilities within the same chassis. The hardware is ...
What Is a VNI? A VNI is a user identifier similar to a VLAN ID. A VNI identifies a tenant. VMs with different VNIs cannot communicate at Layer 2. VNIs can be classified into Layer 2 VNIs and Layer 3 VNIs, which have different functions. A Layer 2 VNI is a common VNI used for int...
User terminal: refers to a terminal that accesses a broadband access device through a local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN). BRAS: refers to a Layer 3 broadband access device (such as a router) and provides the following functions: Prevents users from accessing Internet resour...
Based on the Layer 2 virtual switch, it is easy to understand why VXLAN can implement dynamic VM migration. When a VM is migrated from one port of the Layer 2 virtual switch to another port, the IP address of the VM does not need to be changed. ...
a layer of abstraction between the application and the actual hardware of the computer. Application programmers don’t need to know anything about the computer’s display; they just use a procedure call. In the same way, procedure calls can let an application use a resource on a network. ...
In the new model, the core POS solution is completely isolated from the extension layer, so you no longer need to do any code merge to uptake a hotfix or upgrade. You can apply a hotfix or upgrade seamlessly, and you can continuously service your own customizations without mo...
November 2024 GraphQL API in Microsoft Fabric GA The API for GraphQL, now generally available, is a data access layer that allows us to query multiple data sources quickly and efficiently in Fabric. For more information, see What is Microsoft Fabric API for GraphQL? November 2024 Real-Time ...