Alternative Routing: A method used in telecommunications and network management where traffic is directed over a different path or route than the primary one in case of failure, congestion, or maintenance. Alternative routing aims to ensure that there is no interruption in service by having backup paths available. In sophisticated networks, routing protocols can automatically detect outages or suboptimal performance and switch to alternate routes in real time, maintaining consistent data flow and service availability. This concept is integral to network resilience and business continuity planning.
Categories: CC D2: BC - DR and Incident Response Concepts | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D4: Incident Management | CISSP D4: Communication and Network Security | Security+ D5: Security Program Management and Oversight | SSCP D4: Incident Response and Recovery
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