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Figure 6-22 includes the use of the Get Nearest Server (GNS) request and shows a typical
startup with a client configured with a preferred server of Server 2.
Figure 6-22
Client Initialization Flows
Table 6-28
Separate and Integrated Multiprotocol Routing
Separate Multiprotocol Routing
Integrated Multiprotocol Routing
Multiple routing tables, one each for IP, IPX, and
AppleTalk
Multiple routing tables, one each for IP, IPX, and
AppleTalk
Multiple routing updates, one per routing protocol
One routing update combined for all three routed
protocols
Server 1
(Internal Network 1001)
Server 2
(Internal Network 1002)
Client 2
LA
GNS
1
GNS (Server 1)
2
RIP Request
3
RIP Response
Discovering Preferred
Server's IPX Address;
Details Not Shown
4
Destination = 1001.0000.0000.0001
5
6
RIP Request
7
RIP Response
8
Destination = 1002.0000.0000.0001
9
Client 1
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