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1.6.2 Fault Tolerance

1.6.3 Scalability
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1.6.4 Quality of Service

1.7.1
1.6.5 Network Security

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Recent Trends 
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1.7 Network Trends  You know a lot about networks now, what they are made of, how they connect us, and what is needed to keep them reliable. But
networks, like everything else, continue to change. There are a few trends in networking that you, as a NetAcad student, should
know about.
1.7.1 Recent Trends

As new technologies and end-user devices come to market, businesses and consumers must continue to adjust to this ever-
1.7.2 Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) changing environment. There are several networking trends that affect organizations and consumers:

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

1.7.3 Online Collaboration
Online collaboration
Video communications
1.7.4 Video Communications Cloud Computing

1.7.5 Video - Cisco Webex for Huddles

1.7.6 Cloud Computing 1.7.2

1.7.7 Technology Trends in the Home Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) 

1.7.8 Powerline Networking

The concept of any device, for any content, in any manner, is a major global trend that requires significant changes to the way
1.7.9 Wireless Broadband we use devices and safely connect them to networks. This is called Bring Your Own Device (BYOD).

Check Your Understanding - BYOD enables end users the freedom to use personal tools to access information and communicate across a business or
1.7.10 campus network. With the growth of consumer devices, and the related drop in cost, employees and students may have
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advanced computing and networking devices for personal use. These include laptops, notebooks, tablets, smart phones, and e-
readers. These may be purchased by the company or school, purchased by the individual, or both.
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BYOD means any device, with any ownership, used anywhere.
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1.10 Module Practice and Quiz 

Basic Switch and End Device

2 
Configuration

3 Protocols and Models 

4 Physical Layer 

5 Number Systems 

6 Data Link Layer 

7 Ethernet Switching 

8 Network Layer 

9 Address Resolution 

10 Basic Router Configuration  1.7.3

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Online Collaboration 

12 IPv6 Addressing  Individuals want to connect to the network, not only for access to data applications, but also to collaborate with one another.
Collaboration is defined as “the act of working with another or others on a joint project.” Collaboration tools, like Cisco WebEx,
shown in the figure, give employees, students, teachers, customers, and partners a way to instantly connect, interact, and
13 achieve their objectives.
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14 Transport Layer 

15 Application Layer 

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1.6.2 Fault Tolerance

1.6.3 Scalability

1.6.4 Quality of Service

Collaboration is a critical and strategic priority that organizations are using to remain competitive. Collaboration is also a priority
1.6.5 Network Security
in education. Students need to collaborate to assist each other in learning, to develop the team skills used in the workforce, and
to work together on team-based projects.
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1.6.6
Reliable Networks Cisco Webex Teams is a multifunctional collaboration tool that lets you send instant messages to one or more people, post
images, and post videos and links. Each team ‘space’ maintains a history of everything that is posted there.
1.7 Network Trends 

1.7.1 Recent Trends

1.7.4

1.7.2 Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

Video Communications 

1.7.3 Online Collaboration

1.7.4 Video Communications Another facet of networking that is critical to the communication and collaboration effort is video. Video is used for
communications, collaboration, and entertainment. Video calls are made to and from anyone with an internet connection,
1.7.5 Video - Cisco Webex for Huddles regardless of where they are located.

Video conferencing is a powerful tool for communicating with others, both locally and globally. Video is becoming a critical
1.7.6 Cloud Computing requirement for effective collaboration as organizations extend across geographic and cultural boundaries.

1.7.7 Technology Trends in the Home

1.7.8 Powerline Networking 1.7.5

1.7.9 Wireless Broadband Video - Cisco Webex for Huddles 

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Click Play in the figure to view how Cisco Webex is incorporated into everyday life and business.

1.8 Network Security 

1.9 The IT Professional 

1.10 Module Practice and Quiz 

Basic Switch and End Device

2 
Configuration

3 Protocols and Models 

4 Physical Layer 

5 Number Systems 

6 Data Link Layer 

7 Ethernet Switching 

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8 Network Layer 
Cloud Computing 

9 Address Resolution 

Cloud computing is one of the ways that we access and store data. Cloud computing allows us to store personal files, even
backup an entire drive on servers over the internet. Applications such as word processing and photo editing can be accessed
10 Basic Router Configuration 
using the cloud.

For businesses, Cloud computing extends the capabilities of IT without requiring investment in new infrastructure, training new
11 IPv4 Addressing  personnel, or licensing new software. These services are available on-demand and delivered economically to any device that is
anywhere in the world without compromising security or function.

12 IPv6 Addressing  Cloud computing is possible because of data centers. Data centers are facilities used to house computer systems and
associated components. A data center can occupy one room of a building, one or more floors, or an entire warehouse-sized
building. Data centers are typically very expensive to build and maintain. For this reason, only large organizations use privately
13 built data centers to house their data and provide services to users. Smaller organizations that cannot afford to maintain their
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own private data center can reduce the overall cost of ownership by leasing server and storage services from a larger data
center organization in the cloud.

14 Transport Layer  For security, reliability, and fault tolerance, cloud providers often store data in distributed data centers. Instead of storing all the
data of a person or an organization in one data center, it is stored in multiple data centers in different locations.

15 Application Layer  There are four primary types of clouds: Public clouds, Private clouds, Hybrid clouds, and Community clouds, as shown in the
table.

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Cloud-based applications and services offered in a public cloud are made

available to the general population. Services may be free or are offered on a pay-
Public clouds
per-use model, such as paying for online storage. The public cloud uses the
1 internet to provide services.
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1.6.2 Fault Tolerance
Cloud-based applications and services offered in a private cloud are intended for
a specific organization or entity, such as a government. A private cloud can be set
1.6.3 Scalability Private clouds up using the organization’s private network, though this can be expensive to build
and maintain. A private cloud can also be managed by an outside organization
with strict access security.
1.6.4 Quality of Service
A hybrid cloud is made up of two or more clouds (example: part private, part
public), where each part remains a distinct object, but both are connected using a
1.6.5 Network Security Hybrid clouds
single architecture. Individuals on a hybrid cloud would be able to have degrees of
access to various services based on user access rights.
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1.6.6
Reliable Networks A community cloud is created for exclusive use by specific entities or
organizations. The differences between public clouds and community clouds are
the functional needs that have been customized for the community. For example,
1.7 Network Trends 
healthcare organizations must remain compliant with policies and laws (e.g.,
Community clouds
HIPAA) that require special authentication and confidentiality. Community clouds
1.7.1 Recent Trends are used by multiple organizations that have similar needs and concerns.
Community clouds are similar to a public cloud environment, but with set levels of
security, privacy, and even regulatory compliance of a private cloud.
1.7.2 Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

1.7.3 Online Collaboration

1.7.7

1.7.4 Video Communications

Technology Trends in the Home 

1.7.5 Video - Cisco Webex for Huddles

1.7.6 Cloud Computing Networking trends are not only affecting the way we communicate at work and at school, but also changing many aspects of the
home. The newest home trends include ‘smart home technology’.

1.7.7 Technology Trends in the Home

Smart home technology integrates into every-day appliances, which can then connect with other devices to make the
appliances more ‘smart’ or automated. For example, you could prepare food and place it in the oven for cooking prior to leaving
1.7.8 Powerline Networking the house for the day. You program your smart oven for the food you want it to cook. It would also be connected to your
‘calendar of events’ so that it could determine what time you should be available to eat and adjust start times and length of
cooking accordingly. It could even adjust cooking times and temperatures based on changes in schedule. Additionally, a smart
1.7.9 Wireless Broadband
phone or tablet connection lets you connect to the oven directly, to make any desired adjustments. When the food is ready, the
oven sends an alert message to you (or someone you specify) that the food is done and warming.
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Network Trends
Smart home technology is currently being developed for all rooms within a house. Smart home technology will become more
common as home networking and high-speed internet technology expands.
1.8 Network Security 

1.9 The IT Professional 

1.10 Module Practice and Quiz 

Basic Switch and End Device

2  Cloud
Configuration

3 Protocols and Models 

4 Physical Layer 

5 Number Systems 

6 Data Link Layer 

7 Ethernet Switching 

8 Network Layer 

9 Address Resolution 

10 Basic Router Configuration  The smart phone is updated from the cloud with the status of the smart home devices and the smart car. The user can then
use the smart phone to interact with the smart home and smart car.

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12 IPv6 Addressing 
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14 Transport Layer 
Powerline networking for home networks uses existing electrical wiring to connect devices, as shown in the figure.

15 Application Layer 

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16  4-Port Powerline
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Router

1 Networking Today  PLE400

1.6.2 Fault Tolerance

1.6.3 Scalability PLSK400

4-Port Powerline
Adapter
1.6.4 Quality of Service
Powerline Connection
1.6.5 Network Security Wired Connection

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1.6.6 Using a standard powerline adapter, devices can connect to the LAN wherever there is an electrical outlet. No data cables need
Reliable Networks
to be installed, and there is little to no additional electricity used. Using the same wiring that delivers electricity, powerline
networking sends information by sending data on certain frequencies.
1.7 Network Trends 
Powerline networking is especially useful when wireless access points cannot reach all the devices in the home. Powerline
1.7.1 Recent Trends networking is not a substitute for dedicated cabling in data networks. However, it is an alternative when data network cables or
wireless communications are not possible or effective.

1.7.2 Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

1.7.3 Online Collaboration

1.7.9

1.7.4 Video Communications

Wireless Broadband 

1.7.5 Video - Cisco Webex for Huddles

In many areas where cable and DSL are not available, wireless may be used to connect to the internet.
1.7.6 Cloud Computing

Wireless Internet Service Provider

1.7.7 Technology Trends in the Home
A Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) is an ISP that connects subscribers to a designated access point or hot spot using
similar wireless technologies found in home wireless local area networks (WLANs). WISPs are more commonly found in rural
1.7.8 Powerline Networking
environments where DSL or cable services are not available.

1.7.9 Wireless Broadband Although a separate transmission tower may be installed for the antenna, typically the antenna is attached to an existing
elevated structure, such as a water tower or a radio tower. A small dish or antenna is installed on the subscriber’s roof in range
Check Your Understanding - of the WISP transmitter. The subscriber’s access unit is connected to the wired network inside the home. From the perspective
1.7.10
Network Trends of the home user, the setup is not much different than DSL or cable service. The main difference is that the connection from the
home to the ISP is wireless instead of a physical cable.
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Wireless Broadband Service

1.9 The IT Professional  Another wireless solution for the home and small businesses is wireless broadband, as shown in the figure.

1.10 Module Practice and Quiz 

Basic Switch and End Device

2 
Configuration

3 Protocols and Models 

4 Physical Layer 

5 Number Systems 

6 Data Link Layer 

7 Ethernet Switching 

8 Network Layer 

9 Address Resolution 

This solution uses the same cellular technology as a smart phone. An antenna is installed outside the house providing either
10 Basic Router Configuration  wireless or wired connectivity for devices in the home. In many areas, home wireless broadband is competing directly with DSL
and cable services.

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14 
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Transport Layer Check your understanding of network trends by choosing the BEST answer to the following questions.

15 Application Layer  1. Which feature is a good conferencing tool to use with others who are located
elsewhere in your city, or even in another country?

Network Security BYOD

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Video communications

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communicate across a business or campus network?

BYOD

Video communications
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1.6.2 Fault Tolerance Cloud computing

1.6.3 Scalability 3. Which feature contains options such as Public, Private, Custom and Hybrid?

BYOD
1.6.4 Quality of Service
Video communications

1.6.5 Network Security Cloud computing

Check Your Understanding - 4. Which feature is being used when connecting a device to the network using an
1.6.6
Reliable Networks electrical outlet?

1.7 Network Trends  Smart home technology

Powerline
1.7.1 Recent Trends
Wireless broadband

1.7.2 Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) 5. Which feature uses the same cellular technology as a smart phone?
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1.7.3 Online Collaboration Smart home technology
Show Me
Powerline
1.7.4 Video Communications Wireless broadband
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1.7.5 Video - Cisco Webex for Huddles

Cloud Computing
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Network Security

1.7.7 Technology Trends in the Home

1.7.8 Powerline Networking

1.7.9 Wireless Broadband

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1.8 Network Security 

1.9 The IT Professional 

1.10 Module Practice and Quiz 

Basic Switch and End Device

2 
Configuration

3 Protocols and Models 

4 Physical Layer 

5 Number Systems 

6 Data Link Layer 

7 Ethernet Switching 

8 Network Layer 

9 Address Resolution 

10 Basic Router Configuration 

11 IPv4 Addressing 

12 IPv6 Addressing 

13 ICMP 

14 Transport Layer 

15 Application Layer 

Network Security
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Fundamentals

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