4.1. Network Design Considerations

Many factors are involved in making network design decisions. First and foremost, you need to understand the design of the Oracle network architecture itself. Oracle Net is flexible and configurable and has the scalability to accommodate a range of network sizes. You can choose from a variety of network configurations that are designed to meet the needs of both small and large organizations. The sections that follow summarize the areas that you need to consider.

4.1.1. Network Complexity Issues

The complexity of the network plays an important role in many of your network design decisions. To determine network complexity, you need to answer the following questions:

  • How many clients will the network need to ...

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