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Glossary Term DUAL

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What is DUAL?

DUAL (Diffusing Update Algorithm) is a routing protocol used in networking to prevent loops and calculate the best path for data packets to reach their destination efficiently.

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Understanding DUAL

DUAL stands for Diffusing Update Algorithm. It is a routing algorithm used in computer networks to help prevent routing loops and improve convergence time by quickly propagating routing information updates throughout the network. DUAL works by selecting the best route to a destination based on metrics such as cost or distance, and is commonly used in protocols like EIGRP (Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol) to efficiently determine optimal network paths.

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