Introduction to Wide Area Networks1

WAN Configuration

The IT business world has taken giant leaps due to technical innovations and is advancing a new world that is completely reliant on networks. The Internet has encompassed the globe in an ocean of information, all available at an instant. This has transformed the way companies conduct businesses: a majority of business dealings, commerce, advertisement, etc. are now done over the Internet for quick and efficient information delivery. The WANs alleviate the strain and time lag of conventional processes. Read the rest of this article »

WAN Settings

The Wide Area Network (WAN) is the key tool that is responsible for global communications and online services for a majority of businesses. The Internet fueled the growth of a new cyber society, giving rise to a multitude of Web-reliant businesses. This necessitates a strong WAN infrastructure for ensuring uninterrupted services in businesses. WAN Settings are crucial as they determine the robustness of the Wide Area Networks. Read the rest of this article »

WAN Networks - II

The Internet’s significant growth has spawned diverse businesses based on the cyber model. In the past few decades, IT-based enterprises have mushroomed, forcing traditional “brick and mortar” businesses to adopt an ebusiness component to their business armory. Dependence on the Internet for everyday commerce, wide-scale business operations, communication purposes (from the corporate level to individual level), information, education, entertainment, and so on is growing exponentially. The ubiquitous usage of the Internet or WAN networks necessitates a robust and secure WAN infrastructure that is capable of high availability. Read the rest of this article »

WAN Networks - I

Networking may be defined as interconnection of computing devices through communication channels to facilitate data sharing. As a proactive tool, network management helps to design, deploy, and maintain processes. Computer networks may be classified based on the type of networks, design, mode of connection, and topology. The types of networks are Personal Area Network (PAN), Local Area Network (LAN), Campus Area Network (CAN), Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), and Global Area Network (GAN). Read the rest of this article »