Week 2 - Diving in to the Fundementals

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    Networking is crucial to interconnecting the world we live in. It enables the exchange of information across systems, services, and regions. This week, I learned about some of the core networking concepts, including architecture, different topologies, and the evolution of earlier network devices that provide connectivity. 

     Network architecture defines the layout of a network. Topologies determine how the devices interact with one another. There are two key concepts of topologies – the physical and logical topologies. The physical is the actual cabling, while the logical outlines how data flows.


    Networking devices play a huge role in the transmission of data. They have also evolved, intelligently forwarding and routing traffic through networks. Devices such as hubs or switches connect devices, and routers connect networks, serving as the gateway and directing traffic between them. Understanding the basics of how data gets from one location to another is vital. I can't wait for next week's lesson and look forward to what's in store next.

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