# PERF 5  How do you configure your networking solution?
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 The optimal network solution for a workload varies based on latency, throughput requirements, jitter, and bandwidth. Physical constraints, such as user or on-premises resources, determine location options. These constraints can be offset with edge locations or resource placement. 

**Topics**
+ [PERF05-BP01 Understand how networking impacts performance](perf_select_network_understand_impact.md)
+ [PERF05-BP02 Evaluate available networking features](perf_select_network_evaluate_features.md)
+ [PERF05-BP03 Choose appropriately sized dedicated connectivity or VPN for hybrid workloads](perf_select_network_hybrid.md)
+ [PERF05-BP04 Leverage load-balancing and encryption offloading](perf_select_network_encryption_offload.md)
+ [PERF05-BP05 Choose network protocols to improve performance](perf_select_network_protocols.md)
+ [PERF05-BP06 Choose your workload’s location based on network requirements](perf_select_network_location.md)
+ [PERF05-BP07 Optimize network configuration based on metrics](perf_select_network_optimize.md)