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Computer Network 2021
The following are some of the factors that determine throughput:
• Internetworking devices
• Type of data being transferred
• Network topology
• Number of users on the network
• User’s computer
• Server computer
• Power conditions
• Congestion
A network’s theoretical bandwidth is an important consideration in network design,
because network bandwidth is never greater than the limits imposed by the chosen medium and
networking technologies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHa9gxRfAmM&t=25s
2.6.1 Data Transfer Calculation
Network designers and administrators are often called on to make decisions regarding
bandwidth. Should the size of the WAN connection be increased to accommodate a new
database? Is the current LAN backbone of sufficient bandwidth for a streaming video training
program? The answers to questions like these are not always easy to find, but one place to start
is with a simple data transfer calculation.
Using the formula T = S / BW (transfer time = size of file / bandwidth) lets a network
administrator estimate several of the important components of network performance. If the
typical file size for a given application is known, dividing the file size by the network bandwidth
yields an estimate of the fastest time that the file can be transferred.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmDhGVicgiQ
2.7 Networking Models
Learning about networking is easier when you start with theory and concepts and then
move on to the more concrete aspects of implementation. As a network professional, you need
to learn the theory of how networks communicate before you design, build, and maintain
networks. Learning the concept of layers can help you understand the action that occurs during
communication from one computer to another. This section covers the concepts of layering and
how it applies specifically to communication models. Two specific models, OSI and TCP/IP, are
described, as well as peer-to-peer layer communication and encapsulation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61kRxdZ5p-o
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