Advantages of Mans are that it provides a good back bone for a large network and provides greater access to Wans. As for disadvantages, it can be costly (hardware, software, support, etc..). A Man...
Con: Standards take longer to ratify, often having to be amended to fit de facto conditions that were in place while standards were being made. Pro: Hardware and software that follow standards can...
If you look at redundant networks in nature, like the network of the veins within a leaf you may realize that redundancy creates resilience. Often leaves are subjected to parasites or physical...
If you have a friend they can bring you a cookie or a beer and a hug once in a while. The flip side will require you to give your friend a cookie or a beer and a hug and least as often. That is...