What is routing and switching

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Routing and switching are fundamental functions in computer networking that involve directing data packets to their intended destinations.

Routing involves determining the best path for data packets to travel from one network to another
Switching involves forwarding data packets within the same network based on MAC addresses
Routers are devices that perform routing functions, while switches are devices that perform switching functions
Routing protocols like OSPF and BGP are used to determine the optimal paths for data packets
Switches use MAC address tables to efficiently forward data packets to the correct devices