Verkkoarkkitehtuurien
Verkkoarkkitehtuuri, the architecture of computer networks, refers to the organized structure and design principles that guide the development, deployment, and operation of network systems. The term draws on architectural concepts, describing how hardware, software, protocols, and services interconnect to support data flow across an enterprise or the Internet. Verkkoarkkitehtuurien evolves with technology, from early mainframe‑centric models to modern cloud‑centric, software‑defined networks.
A typical network architecture is layered, with the most common representation being the OSI reference model
Major architectural styles include client‑server, where multiple clients request services from a centralized server; peer‑to‑peer, where
Standard bodies such as IEEE, IETF, and ITU publish specifications for protocols, addressing schemes, and certification