Networking
Definitions about networking including routing and switching vocabulary, telecom terminology and words about email, messaging and mobile.
High-speed networks
Terms related to high-speed communication networks, including network and end-system architecture definitions and words and phrases about high-bandwidth and low-latency communication.
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What is Cisco Performance Routing (PfR)?
Cisco Performance Routing (PfR) is a way of sending network packets based on intelligent path control.
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Android OS
Android OS is a Linux-based mobile operating system that primarily runs on smartphones and tablets.
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What is black box testing?
Black box testing assesses a system solely from the outside, without the operator or tester knowing what's happening within the system to generate responses to test actions.
Network Admin
Terms related to managing computer networks, including definitions about LANS or WANS and words and phrases about network design, troubleshooting, security and backups.
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What is a server?
A server is a computer program or device that provides a service to another computer program and its user, also known as the client.
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What is acceptable use policy (AUP)?
An acceptable use policy (AUP) is a document stipulating constraints and practices that a user must agree to for access to or use of a corporate network, the internet or other computing resources.
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What is authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA)?
Authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA) is a security framework for controlling and tracking user access within a computer network.
Network hardware
Terms related to network hardware, including definitions about cables or file servers and words and phrases about routers and switches.
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What is a server?
A server is a computer program or device that provides a service to another computer program and its user, also known as the client.
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What is Cisco Performance Routing (PfR)?
Cisco Performance Routing (PfR) is a way of sending network packets based on intelligent path control.
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What is a MAC address and how do I find it?
A MAC address (media access control address) is a 12-digit hexadecimal number assigned to each device connected to the network.
Networking and communications
Terms related to networking and communications, including definitions about network protocols and words and phrases about data transmission.
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What is a server?
A server is a computer program or device that provides a service to another computer program and its user, also known as the client.
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What is Cisco Performance Routing (PfR)?
Cisco Performance Routing (PfR) is a way of sending network packets based on intelligent path control.
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What is SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)?
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is a TCP/IP protocol used in sending and receiving emails over a network such as the internet.
Wireless and mobile
Terms related to wireless and mobile technology, including definitions about consumer mobile technology devices and communication technologies such as Wi-Fi, WiMAX and LTE.
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What is mobile hotspot?
A mobile hotspot is a portable hardware device or software that serves as a wireless access point for connecting devices to the internet.
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Android OS
Android OS is a Linux-based mobile operating system that primarily runs on smartphones and tablets.
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What is Wi-Fi calling?
Wi-Fi calling is a voice service that lets users place and receive calls over a wireless internet connection, as opposed to using a cellular signal.