Session 3:

 

Networking in Data Centers

 

Learning Objectives

• Understand LAN, WAN, and SAN in data centers

• Learn about switches, routers, and firewalls

• Explore network topologies and virtualization

 

Key Topics

• Core vs. edge networking

• VLANs & SDN

• Firewalls & security appliances

 

Discussion Questions

1. What is the role of SDN in modern data centers?

2. How do VLANs improve efficiency?

3. Why is redundancy critical in networking?

4. What are common network bottlenecks?

5. How does virtualization change networking?

6. What’s the difference between LAN and SAN?

 

Mini-Activities

• Design a simple network topology

• Poll: “Which networking challenge is most common in your org?”

 

Speaker Breakdown

• Speaker 1: LAN/WAN fundamentals

• Speaker 2: Security appliances & firewalls

• Speaker 3: Virtualization & SDN