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DHCP with IPv6 (DHCPv6) – Everything You Should Know
Introduction The configuration becomes increasingly difficult to understand as the network grows in size and complexity. Additionally, there is a dramatic growth in the number of computers and mobile devices (such as portable laptops or wireless terminals), leading to frequent IP address changes and a lack of available IP resources. Network managers often utilize Dynamic…
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What Does a Network Engineer Do? – A Detailed Guide
Introduction If a business or organization wants its employees to be able to freely exchange information and resources, as well as maintain open lines of communication, they need a sophisticated network architecture. A network engineer is required to handle the network architecture. By reading this article, you will know the answer to the question, “what…
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EIGRP and OSPF Metric Calculation – Path Calculation Methods
Introduction Metric calculation is a critical component for any routing protocol. OSPF metric calculation is used to find the shortest path by using cost as a metric and determining the cost of paths to know the best path to the destination. Before understanding the OSPF and EIGRP Metric calculation, you need to know that: The…
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AAA in Networking | Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting
Introduction In the vast realm of networking, AAA is an acronym that frequently appears, yet its meaning and significance often remain elusive to many. If you find yourself grappling with questions like “What is AAA in networking?” or “How does it impact network security?”, then you’ve come to the right place. In this blog, we…
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What is DHCP DORA Process and How It Works?
DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It is an extremely useful protocol as, without it, it becomes necessary to manually assign IP addresses for new computers and computers that are transferred from one subnet to another. So, let’s learn what is DHCP and what are DHCP Relay agents, and what DHCP DORA Process is.
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VRF Full Form in networking – Virtual Routing and Forwarding
The VRF full form in networking is Virtual Routing and Forwarding. This is an IP (Internet Protocol) technology that permits the co-existence of multiple instances of a routing table inside the same router simultaneously.
