Fortigate Interface Type | Virtual pair | Software switch | DAY 7 | Fortinet NSE4 Training | 2021

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[@funmemes5915]

Very informative video series. Thank you sir.

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[@yasi1966]

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[@santhoshkumar-26]

Hi sir Very interesting topic & waiting lab on this topic plz upload

[@rockinron5113]

Thanks. I’m still confused about the difference between the hardware and software switch. 🤔

[@user-vl5sv2mp1h]

Great video sir, thank you so much for clear and consize explaination. I have a doubt, Aggregating 2 WAN links also provides the redundancy right?

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[@srivathsasharma88]

Where can we find the lab video for this Day 7

[@Leokev123]

Where is the lab for the difference between software and hardware switch

[@rachitjain2598]

Please explain the difference between software and hardware switch

[@rajatraghav8971]

"Software switch" and "hardware switch" refer to different types of networking devices or components that serve specific purposes in a computer network. Here's an explanation of each: **Software Switch:** 1. **Definition**: A software switch, also known as a virtual switch, is a software-based component that operates within a computer's operating system or as part of virtualization software. It functions as a network switch entirely in software, without requiring dedicated hardware. 2. **Usage in Virtualization**: In virtualized environments (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM), software switches are commonly used to provide network connectivity between virtual machines (VMs) and the physical network. They allow VMs to communicate with each other and with external networks. 3. **Features**: - **VLAN Support**: Software switches often support VLANs, allowing for network segmentation within virtual environments. - **Traffic Filtering**: They can filter and inspect traffic, which is useful for security and monitoring purposes. - **Integration with Hypervisor**: Software switches are tightly integrated with hypervisor software, making it easier to manage networking for virtualized workloads. 4. **Examples**: Examples of software switches include VMware vSwitch, Microsoft Hyper-V Virtual Switch, and Linux's built-in bridges. **Hardware Switch:** 1. **Definition**: A hardware switch, also simply referred to as a switch, is a physical networking device that operates at Layer 2 (Data Link Layer) or Layer 3 (Network Layer) of the OSI model. It's designed for the efficient and high-speed forwarding of data packets within a local area network (LAN). 2. **Usage in Networks**: Hardware switches are used in traditional network infrastructures to connect various devices (e.g., computers, servers, printers) within a LAN. They make forwarding decisions based on MAC addresses, and they are critical for LAN segmentation and interconnectivity. 3. **Features**: - **High Throughput**: Hardware switches offer high throughput and low latency, making them suitable for demanding network environments. - **Port Count**: They come in various sizes, ranging from small desktop switches with a few ports to enterprise-level switches with dozens or hundreds of ports. - **Managed or Unmanaged**: Some switches are unmanaged and operate with default settings, while others are managed, allowing for advanced configuration, VLAN support, and monitoring. 4. **Examples**: Examples of hardware switches include Cisco Catalyst series switches, Juniper EX series switches, HPE Aruba switches, and many others from various manufacturers. In summary, the key distinction between a software switch and a hardware switch is that a software switch operates within a software environment (e.g., virtualization) and is primarily used for virtual networking, whereas a hardware switch is a physical device used for forwarding data within traditional LANs. Both have their specific use cases and advantages, and they may be used together in more complex network architectures.

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