Strategic Framework for Campus Network Environment Using Virtual Switching System

Abstract

Due to modernization of technology, networking has been an important aspect of any campus environment. Apart from having a feasible architecture it is equally important to provide continuous connectivity with high flexibility for data transfer. Hence, the proposed framework for a campus network provides high availability and reliability in the real network infrastructure. In here, Virtual Switching System (VSS) is been implemented which is an exceptional functionality that serves as an efficient redundant protocol on both the distribution and campus core space. The proposed network is also supported with a dynamic routing protocol, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), that increases the throughput and provides security for the data traffic. Finally, the test results showed that VSS provides highly available redundant campus network environment when compared to Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP).