Transport

Network Architecture Network architecture is the design of the logical and physical arrangement of networking components and control functions used to deliver connectivity. It defines how traffic moves, where policy is enforced,… Concept/Framework Network Connectivity Network connectivity is the condition in which networked systems can establish and maintain communication paths. Concept/Framework Network Convergence Network convergence is the period and process by which network devices update routes or state until all relevant nodes agree on the current forwarding topology. Concept/Framework Network Design Network design is the process of specifying the structure, components, and control logic of a network so it can meet defined requirements. It includes topology, segmentation, capacity, routing, and operational… Concept/Framework Network Infrastructure Network infrastructure is the collection of physical and logical components that form the transport and control base of a network. It includes switching, routing, cabling, wireless access, edge devices, and… Concept/Framework Network Latency Network latency is the time interval between sending a packet or frame and receiving it at the destination, often measured as one-way delay or round-trip time. It reflects propagation, serialization,… Concept/Framework Network Performance Network performance is the collective behavior of a network as it carries traffic, usually assessed through latency, throughput, packet loss, jitter, and availability. It describes how effectively the network supports… Concept/Framework Network Resilience The broader capability of a network to maintain acceptable service continuity despite failures, disruptions, or adverse conditions, built from contributing mechanisms including redundancy, mesh topology, and fault management practice, and… Concept/Framework Network Slicing Network Slicing is the creation of logically separated network instances over shared physical infrastructure to support different service requirements. Service Model Network Topology Network topology is the structural arrangement of devices and connections in a network, either as actually built or as logically represented. It determines how traffic can travel and how the… Concept/Framework