When network demand exceeds available bandwidth, performance suffers—unless you implement effective traffic management. In this episode, we explore bandwidth shaping, queuing, and prioritization techniques that allow administrators to control how data moves through the network. You'll learn about traffic classification, QoS (Quality of Service), and how to assign priority to real-time traffic like VoIP and video conferencing.

We also dive into policing, traffic marking (like DSCP and CoS), and methods for dropping or delaying packets under congestion. These techniques are especially useful in WAN links, cloud connections, and wireless networks. Whether you're preparing for the exam or optimizing a production environment, understanding bandwidth management gives you control over network performance under load.