In a two-tier architecture, also known as a collapsed core architecture, the distribution and core layers are merged into one layer. This simplifies the network design while maintaining scalability and performance. The three-tier architecture keeps the distribution and core layers separate. Spine-leaf architecture is used primarily in data centers for east-west traffic optimization. Small office/home office networks are simpler networks suitable for limited users and do not involve layering in this context. Four-tier architecture is not a valid network architecture.
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