2023 – Posted in: Network

Time to read: 5 minutes Broadcast storms can be a nightmare for network administrators as they can slow down or even crash the entire network. But what is a broadcast storm, and how does it occur? In this post, we’ll delve into the basics of broadcast storms in networking, their causes, and how to prevent them. What is a Broadcast Storm? In networking, a broadcast storm occurs when a network device, such as a switch,…

Understanding Spanning Tree Protocol: Why it Matters for Network Stability 07/04/2023 – Posted in: Network

Time to read: 5 minutes The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is a critical component of modern network infrastructure. It helps ensure that a network’s topology remains stable, and data can flow without interruption. Without STP, networks would be prone to loops, resulting in degraded performance or even total network failure. In this blog post, we will explore the basics of STP and why it’s important for network stability. What is Spanning Tree Protocol? STP is…

Understanding OSPF: A Guide to Open Shortest Path First 01/04/2023 – Posted in: Network

Time to read: 5-6 minutes. Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) is a popular routing protocol used in many enterprise networks. OSPF is a link-state routing protocol that provides fast convergence, scalability, and support for multiple paths to a destination. In this article, we’ll dive deep into OSPF and discuss how it works, its advantages, and its applications. How OSPF Works OSPF works by building a link-state database that contains information about the entire network topology.…

Understanding Layer 2 Switch and Layer 3 Switch: What’s the Difference? – Posted in: Network

Time needed to read: 5-6 minutes. In computer networking, switches play a vital role in connecting devices within a local area network (LAN). A switch is a networking device that forwards data packets between network segments. There are two types of switches: layer 2 switches and layer 3 switches. In this article, we’ll discuss the difference between the two types of switches and how they work. Layer 2 Switch A layer 2 switch operates at…