> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://library.zoom.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://library.zoom.com/admin-corner/network-management/quality-of-service-and-network-best-practices-explainer.md).

# Quality of Service and Network Best Practices Explainer

Zoom software applications including the Zoom Workplace desktop, mobile, and VDI apps, Zoom Rooms, and services including Zoom Phone and Zoom Contact Center, use proprietary and industry-standard adaptive technologies to measure network and CPU resources in real time and adjust bandwidth consumption. With these adaptive technologies, Zoom provides a high-quality audio and video collaboration experience in most network environments.

Zoom also provides administrative settings and guidance for organizations that prioritize data traffic as part of their QoS strategy and configure Zoom applications to regulate their bandwidth consumption. This document outlines the following items to assist in optimizing Zoom applications and Zoom-enabled devices on your network.

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[Getting Started by Role](/admin-corner/network-management/quality-of-service-and-network-best-practices-explainer/getting-started-by-role.md)
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[How Zoom Audio and Video Codecs Affect Bandwidth Usage](/admin-corner/network-management/quality-of-service-and-network-best-practices-explainer/how-zoom-audio-and-video-codecs-affect-bandwidth-usage.md)
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[Calculating Bandwidth Usage for Zoom Meetings and Phone](/admin-corner/network-management/quality-of-service-and-network-best-practices-explainer/calculating-bandwidth-usage-for-zoom-meetings-and-phone.md)
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[Bandwidth Control Settings](/admin-corner/network-management/quality-of-service-and-network-best-practices-explainer/bandwidth-control-settings.md)
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[Using DSCP Marking with Zoom](/admin-corner/network-management/quality-of-service-and-network-best-practices-explainer/using-dscp-marking-with-zoom.md)
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[Configuring Network Components for Zoom](/admin-corner/network-management/quality-of-service-and-network-best-practices-explainer/configuring-network-components-for-zoom.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

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[Zoom Products for Improved Bandwidth Utilization](/admin-corner/network-management/quality-of-service-and-network-best-practices-explainer/zoom-products-for-improved-bandwidth-utilization.md)
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[Using Zoom Dashboard to Troubleshoot Network Issues](/admin-corner/network-management/quality-of-service-and-network-best-practices-explainer/using-zoom-dashboard-to-troubleshoot-network-issues.md)
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