The Basics of Networking | Cables, Interfaces and Fiber
Ethernet vs fiber cabling compared — Cat5/Cat6 copper, multi-mode and single-mode fiber, supported speeds from 10Mbps to 10Gbps, and max cable lengths.
Posts tagged: Network-Architectures
The Basics of Networking | Network Topology Architectures | Spine-Leaf
Spine-leaf network topology explained — how spine and leaf layers deliver scalable, fault-tolerant, low-latency connectivity in modern data centers.
The Basics of Networking | Network Topology Architectures | Tier 1 and Tier 2
Two-tier vs three-tier network topology compared — access, distribution, and core layer roles, and when each fits small or enterprise networks.
The Basics of Networking | TCP and UDP
TCP vs UDP — connection-oriented reliability vs connectionless speed, flow control, error checking, and which protocol fits web, email, gaming, or VoIP.