Network infrastructure
At its core, a network infrastructure comprises a combination of physical and virtual components that possess the ability to establish connectivity among themselves, facilitating the seamless flow of traffic. These elements include routers, switches, servers, and more. The size and complexity of the network infrastructure depend on the network’s requirements and the scale of its operations.
In the lab described in this book, building blocks refer to the important parts or tools needed to set up the network system for education or learning. These building blocks are like the basic building materials that form the base of the lab, including specific software and hardware components.
The lab’s building blocks, as described in the book, include the following:
- Network operating system: For the creation of network topologies in this book, the chosen network operating system is Cisco IOS XR, specifically using the XRv9k virtual image, a commercial...
