A homogeneous network is a computer network comprised of computers using similar configurations and protocols. A good example of a homogeneous network is a one using Microsoft Windows over TCP/IP.
Homogeneous networks are the simplest networks to administer, but most corporate networks are heterogeneous networks for the following reasons:
- Budgets are limited, so it is not always possible to upgrade an older heterogeneous network into a newer homogeneous one unless the ultimate cost savings can be justified to management.
- Products continually evolve, so what might be a state-of-the-art network operating system today will be a second-class system tomorrow.
- Management and user expectations and needs evolve, so upgrading a second-class system might not be as appropriate as replacing it entirely with something newer.
- Decision making involves politics, and different groups might press for purchasing software that they are more comfortable with instead of making prudent long-term decisions.
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