network architecture
manner in which a computer network is built and the protocol by which the network is managed
Network architecture
In computing, network architecture is the design of a
computer network.In
telecommunication, the term network architecture has the following meanings: The design principles, physical configuration, functional organization, operational procedures, and
data formats used as the bases for the design, construction, modification, and operation of a
communications network. The structure of an existing communications network, including the physical configuration, facilities, operational structure, operational procedures, and the data formats in use.
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network architecture
Noun
1. specification of design principles (including data formats and procedures) for creating a network configuration of data processors
(hypernym) specification, spec
network architecture
1. The design principles, physical
configuration, functional organization, operational procedures, and
data formats used as the bases for the design, construction, modification, and
operation of a
communications network. (
188 ) 2. The structure of an existing communications network, including the physical configuration, facilities, operational structure, operational procedures, and the data formats in use. (
188 )