An old saying goes, “if it’s worth doing it once, then it’s worth doing it twice” and that’s certainly true for your district’s network. Redundancy contributes to resiliency, making it a worthwhile goal for networks of all sizes.

Join us this week on Be Connected as we discuss how to move your network beyond single points of failure and chat about how your district can stay online, even when hardware or fiber links fail.

We’ll also explore the practical balance between budget constraints and high availability, specifically focusing on dual-WAN failover and core switch stacking. Tune in to share your experiences and your strategies for maintaining minimum viable connectivity during a crisis.

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Be Connected is a virtual networking series designed to spark meaningful conversations and collaboration within Illinois’ K–12 technology community.

Hosted by the LTC’s Technology Services team, each free session centers around a different relevant topic, ranging from infrastructure planning and cybersecurity to emerging tools, networking strategies, and day-to-day IT challenges. These informal yet purposeful sessions offer a relaxed and supportive environment where participants can ask questions, share experiences, and learn from one another.

Explore upcoming session topics: https://www.ltcillinois.org/services/beconnected/