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DataFunSummit
DataFunSummit
Nov 19, 2024 · Operations

Operations‑Research Methods for Large‑Scale Supply‑Chain Network Optimization

This article explains how operations‑research techniques such as mixed‑integer programming, column generation, and partitioned solving are applied to large‑scale supply‑chain network design, illustrating model formulation, constraints, computational challenges, and the benefits of generating high‑quality initial solutions for faster convergence.

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Operations‑Research Methods for Large‑Scale Supply‑Chain Network Optimization
Architects' Tech Alliance
Architects' Tech Alliance
Jul 22, 2024 · Fundamentals

Comprehensive Overview of Data Center Architecture and Its Core Components

This article provides a detailed overview of modern data center architecture, covering physical and IT infrastructure, network topologies such as three‑tier and spine‑leaf, storage solutions like DAS, NAS and SAN, server designs, cloud data‑center components, physical site considerations, and various data‑center deployment models.

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Comprehensive Overview of Data Center Architecture and Its Core Components
High Availability Architecture
High Availability Architecture
Dec 2, 2022 · Operations

High‑Availability Design and Implementation of the BIGO Backbone Network

This article explains how BIGO’s backbone network achieves high availability through a three‑layer design—control‑plane HA using ETCD‑based Raft leader election, data‑plane HA with MPLS SR‑Policy and intermediate Route‑Reflection layers, and business‑level HA that combines traffic, optimization, and fault scheduling to ensure seamless service continuity.

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High‑Availability Design and Implementation of the BIGO Backbone Network
Bilibili Tech
Bilibili Tech
Jul 29, 2022 · Cloud Computing

Bilibili Data Center Network Design and Evolution (DCN V1.0 to V3.0)

Bilibili's network team designed and evolved its data‑center fabric from a stacked Layer‑2 V1.0 architecture through an M‑LAG EBGP‑based V2.0 design to a uniform box‑type V3.0 deployment, achieving greater stability, scalability, cost efficiency, and operational simplicity via extensive ARP, LACP, DHCP, hash, and BGP optimizations.

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Bilibili Data Center Network Design and Evolution (DCN V1.0 to V3.0)
Architects' Tech Alliance
Architects' Tech Alliance
Sep 14, 2021 · Fundamentals

Understanding Switch Stacking: Benefits, Devices, and Configuration Process

The article explains switch stacking—a method of connecting multiple stack‑capable switches into a single logical device—to improve reliability, expand port count, increase bandwidth, simplify network design, and support long‑distance deployments, while detailing supported hardware, role definitions, and step‑by‑step setup procedures.

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Understanding Switch Stacking: Benefits, Devices, and Configuration Process
Architects Research Society
Architects Research Society
Jun 5, 2020 · Operations

Cisco FabricPath Spine‑and‑Leaf Network Architecture Overview

The article provides a comprehensive technical overview of Cisco's FabricPath spine‑and‑leaf network, detailing its encapsulation, control plane, broadcast handling, host discovery, multicast support, layer‑3 routing options, multitenancy features, and hardware requirements.

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Cisco FabricPath Spine‑and‑Leaf Network Architecture Overview
Efficient Ops
Efficient Ops
May 18, 2016 · Operations

Designing Scalable IT Infrastructure for Large Internet Enterprises: A Practical Overview

This article presents a comprehensive overview of the IT infrastructure model used by a fast‑growing internet company, detailing layered design from business to data‑center, high‑availability services, automation, and the five‑fold approach of service, standardization, automation, self‑service, and technology.

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Designing Scalable IT Infrastructure for Large Internet Enterprises: A Practical Overview
Practical DevOps Architecture
Practical DevOps Architecture
Jun 24, 2015 · Fundamentals

Port Expansion Techniques in LAN Design: Cascading, Stacking, and Virtual Stack

The article explains three primary LAN port‑expansion methods—cascading, stacking, and virtual stacking—detailing their topologies, redundancy mechanisms, loop‑prevention techniques, device management considerations, deployment guidelines, and the advanced StackWise technology used in modern Cisco switches.

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Port Expansion Techniques in LAN Design: Cascading, Stacking, and Virtual Stack