FRAMING in Networking:

The data link layer, needs to pack bits into frames, so that each frame is distinguishable from
another. The Data Link layer prepares a packet for transport across the local media by
encapsulating it with a header and a trailer to create a frame.
The Data Link layer frame includes:

 Data
 Header
 Trailer

Fixed-Size Framing:
Frames can be of fixed or variable size. In fixed-size framing, there is no need for defining the
boundaries of the frames; the size itself can be used as a delimiter. An example of this type of
framing is the ATM wide-area network, which uses frames of fixed size called cells

Variable-Size Framing:
Variable-size framing is prevalent in local- area networks. In variable-size framing, we need a way to
define the end of the frame and the beginning of the next.

The data link layer of LAN is split into two sub layers.
- Medium Access Control (MAC),

- Logical Link Control Layer (LLC).

Clustering (Networking)
As such, the cluster draws on the power of all the servers to handle the demanding processing
requirements of a broad range of technical applications. It also takes advantage of parallel
processing in program execution. Shared resources in a cluster may include physical hardware
devices such as disk drives and network cards, TCP/IP addresses, entire applications, and
databases. The cluster service is a collection of software on each node that manages all cluster-
specific activity, including traffic flow and load balancing. The nodes are linked together by
standard Ethernet, FDDI, ATM, or Fibre Channel connections.

There are many advantages to clustering:

PERFORMANCE Throughput and response time are improved by using a group of

machines at the same time.
AVAILABILITY If one node fails, the workload is redistributed among the other nodes
for uninterrupted operation.
INCREMENTAL GROWTH Performance and availability can be enhanced by adding
more nodes to the cluster.
SCALING Theoretically, there is no limit on the number of machines that can belong to
the cluster.
PRICE AND PERFORMANCE The individual nodes of a cluster typically offer very
good performance for their price. Because clustering does not involve the addition of
expensive high-performance processors, buses, or cooling systems, the cluster retains
the price/performance advantage of its individual members.

Configuring DNS for a Domain

The Domain Name System (DNS) is a hierarchical naming system that translates understandable domain

names into the numerical identifiers (IP addresses) associated with web hosts. Such translation is

called resolving. When you add a domain name (using Websites & Domains > Add Domain), you

should choose the role of Plesk in resolving your resources: It can directly process all translation

requests, be a backup server, or pass the translation requests to a remote server. This role can be

changed for existing domain names (Websites & Domains > domain name > DNS Settings). We discuss

details about each of the roles and provide instructions how to assign them next in this section.
Configure DHCP Server
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a method to assign IP addresses automatically
to network clients. You can configure your Firebox as a DHCP server for the networks that it
protects. If you have a DHCP server, we recommend that you continue to use that server for
DHCP.

These DHCP settings apply to trusted, optional, or custom interfaces, and to VLAN, Bridge, and
Link Aggregation interfaces in trusted, optional, or custom security zones.

If your Firebox is configured in drop-in mode, the configuration steps are different.