network architecture

manner in which a computer network is built and the protocol by which the network is managed

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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Noun
1. specification of design principles (including data formats and procedures) for creating a network configuration of data processors
(hypernym) specification, spec

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 )