WIRELESS NETWORKS AND MOBILE IP
INTRODUCTION
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A bank uses a local area network to connect all the computers in its head office.The bank network uses failover.Describe what is meant by failover and justify the need for failover in the network.Answers:2
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-Redundant components / hardware / capacity (servers / disks / routers etc) is built into the network-If there is a failure, network automatically switches to use the spare capacity
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-Allows the bank to continue to operate / avoids network downtime-avoiding loss of income / customer dissatisfaction / loss of records / other example related to the bank
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A failover team is on site so that if the network fails they have the skills to get it back up and running.
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The network needs to be temporarily shutdown however the time is kept to a minimum to avoid losing money for the business
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A Local Area Network (LAN) is a group of computer and peripheral devices which are connected in a limited area such as school, laboratory, home, and office building.
Detailed explanation-2: -LAN (local area network): A LAN connects computers over a relatively short distance, allowing them to share data, files, and resources. For example, a LAN may connect all the computers in an office building, school, or hospital. Typically, LANs are privately owned and managed.
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