If you look at redundant networks in nature, like the network of the veins within a leaf you may realize that redundancy creates resilience.
Often leaves are subjected to parasites or physical damage. If a vital vein is struck in a network without redundancy it would mean all tissues or nodes which it previously fed into would be effectively annihilated from the network (death). A redundant network overcomes this problem by spreading out the risk.
From a Computational standpoint this would be the same problem. Often critical layers of a network if left without connectivity would create critical failures for parts of the network which may be dependent on its activity. Such is the nature of hierarchy.
What does the use of redundant network components supply to a network? Reliability.
1.easy to expand 2.mesh network in which multiple redundant links exist between multiple nodes
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Spanning tree protocol locates all links in the network and shuts down redundant links, which stops the occurrence of network loops.
Hardwired ADVANTAGES: Faster Internet connection, especially downloading data. Faster printingDISADVANTAGES: Bound to one place; non portableWireless ADVANTAGES: Decent internet connectionPortable throughout home network coverageDISADVANTAGES: Slower network printing WiFi ADVANTAGES: 100% Portablility Anywhere in the world, not bound to a home network. Decent Internet ConnectionDISADVANTAGES: Dead-Spots Not as fast as having a home network
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Mostly it's about not having to have wires to connect everything. This allows you to place pieces of the network anywhere you want. You also don't have to drill holes in the wall and run wires.
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On a network you can share hardware and software and avoid the expense of having to provide each workstation with duplicate programs and peripherals.
the advantages could be the induction of smaller businesses which can be made redundant to fill posts with your own workers.
What are the advantages of network backup? **** Network backup can be used to backup the entire network and requires fewer tape drives, or disks.****