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 are managed network services?
Managed network services are networking applications, functions and services that a managed service provider (MSP) remotely operates, monitors and maintains for an enterprise.
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What is throughput?
Throughput is a measure of how many units of information a system can process in a given amount of time.
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What is network configuration management (NCM)?
Network configuration management (NCM) is the process of organizing and maintaining information about all the components in a computer network.
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 software-defined networking (SDN)?
Software-defined networking (SDN) is a networking approach in which software is used to easily configure and centrally manage IT networks.
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What is reliability, availability and serviceability (RAS)?
Reliability, availability and serviceability (RAS) are related operational activities that must be considered when designing, manufacturing, purchasing and using a computer product or component.
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What is network topology?
A network topology is the physical and logical arrangement of nodes and connections in a 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 software-defined networking (SDN)?
Software-defined networking (SDN) is a networking approach in which software is used to easily configure and centrally manage IT networks.
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What is reliability, availability and serviceability (RAS)?
Reliability, availability and serviceability (RAS) are related operational activities that must be considered when designing, manufacturing, purchasing and using a computer product or component.
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What is a network interface card (NIC)?
A network interface card (NIC) is a hardware component, typically a circuit board or chip, installed on a computer so it can connect to a 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 software-defined networking (SDN)?
Software-defined networking (SDN) is a networking approach in which software is used to easily configure and centrally manage IT networks.
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What is QAM (quadrature amplitude modulation) and how does it work?
QAM (quadrature amplitude modulation) is a method of combining two amplitude modulation (AM) signals into a single channel.
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What is network topology?
A network topology is the physical and logical arrangement of nodes and connections in a network.
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 QAM (quadrature amplitude modulation) and how does it work?
QAM (quadrature amplitude modulation) is a method of combining two amplitude modulation (AM) signals into a single channel.
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What is mobile device management (MDM)?
Mobile device management (MDM) software enables IT administrators to control, secure and enforce policies on smartphones, tablets and other endpoints.
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iPad
The iPad is a touchscreen tablet PC made by Apple.