Evaluate the scalability and reliability of networks : Scalability and Reliability

The video tutorial discusses the concepts of scalability and reliability in network design. Scalability refers to the network's ability to grow and accommodate more users and transmission needs. Designing a network with future growth in mind is crucial to avoid high costs and difficulties in meeting new requirements. Reliability is about the dependability of network components like routers and servers, often measured by the probability of failure or mean time before failure (MTBF).

What does scalability in a network primarily refer to?

• The security features of the network

• The speed at which data is transmitted

• The cost of network maintenance

• The ability to handle more users and increased data transmission

Why is it important to consider future growth when designing a network?

• To reduce the number of network devices needed

• To improve the network's speed

• To ensure the network is secure

• To avoid high costs and difficulties in meeting new requirements

What should be considered when purchasing network devices?

• The color of the devices

• The brand of the devices

• Network scalability and growth

• The weight of the devices

What does reliability in a network indicate?

• The cost of network devices

• The dependability of network components

• The speed of the network

• The number of users a network can support

How is reliability often measured in network components?

• As a probability of failure or mean time before failure

• By the cost of the components

• By the number of users supported

• By the speed of data transmission