A routing table in computational architecture is a data structure that contains information about the paths that data packets can take to reach their destination. It is used by routers to determine the best path for forwarding packets between different networks. The routing table includes entries for various network prefixes and the associated next-hop routers and metrics (such as hop count or link bandwidth) for each prefix. The routing table is updated dynamically as network topology changes, and routing protocols are used to exchange routing information between routers. The routing table is essential for efficient and reliable network communication in complex computer networks.
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