# PERF 4. How do you select and configure networking resources in your workload?
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The optimal networking 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**
+ [PERF04-BP01 Understand how networking impacts performance](perf_networking_understand_how_networking_impacts_performance.md)
+ [PERF04-BP02 Evaluate available networking features](perf_networking_evaluate_networking_features.md)
+ [PERF04-BP03 Choose appropriate dedicated connectivity or VPN for your workload](perf_networking_choose_appropriate_dedicated_connectivity_or_vpn.md)
+ [PERF04-BP04 Use load balancing to distribute traffic across multiple resources](perf_networking_load_balancing_distribute_traffic.md)
+ [PERF04-BP05 Choose network protocols to improve performance](perf_networking_choose_network_protocols_improve_performance.md)
+ [PERF04-BP06 Choose your workload's location based on network requirements](perf_networking_choose_workload_location_network_requirements.md)
+ [PERF04-BP07 Optimize network configuration based on metrics](perf_networking_optimize_network_configuration_based_on_metrics.md)