Intent-based networking (IBN) is an emerging technology concept that aims to apply a deeper level of intelligence and intended state insights to networking. Ideally, these insights replace the manual processes of configuring networks and reacting to network issues. Simply put, administrators can send a request to tell the network what outcome they want (their intent) instead Read More
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What’s The Difference – VPN IPSEC Tunnel Mode and Transport Mode
IPSec’s protocol objective is to provide security services for IP packets such as encrypting sensitive data, authentication, protection against replay and data confidentiality. As outlined in our IPSec protocol article, Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) and Authentication Header (AH) is the two IPSec security protocols used to provide these security services. Analyzing the ESP and AH protocols Read More
Understanding Spanning Tree Protocols – STP, RSTP, MSTP
In brief, the differences between Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), and Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) are as follows: STP: only supports a single instance. RSTP: supports fast convergence and a single instance. MSTP: includes the advantages of RSTP, and supports multiple instances. STP is the short form for Spanning Tree Read More