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Network Segmentation

  • Network traffic segmented into multiple smaller networks
    • Traffic is separated from other networks
    • Each network is its own broadcast domain
  • Used for:
    • Enhancing security
    • Improving performance
    • Simplifying troubleshooting
  • Segmentation usually happens based on:
    • Geographic locations
    • Departmental boundaries
    • Device types

Networking Computer Science