E - Definitions
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east-west traffic
East-west traffic, in a networking context, is the transfer of data packets from server to server within a data center.
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edge device
An edge device is any piece of hardware that controls data flow at the boundary between two networks.
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edge router
An edge router is a specialized router located at a network boundary that enables an internal network to connect to external networks.
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encapsulation (object-orientated programming)
In object-oriented programming (OOP), encapsulation is the practice of bundling related data into a structured unit, along with the methods used to work with that data.
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encoding and decoding
Encoding and decoding are used in many forms of communications, including computing, data communications, programming, digital electronics and human communications.
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Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)
Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) is a network protocol that enables routers to exchange information more efficiently than earlier network protocols, such as Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP) or Border Gateway Protocol (BGP).
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Ethernet
Ethernet is the traditional technology for connecting devices in a wired local area network (LAN) or wide area network.
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Evolved Packet Core (EPC)
Evolved Packet Core (EPC) is a framework for providing converged voice and data services on a 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) network.
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extranet
An extranet is a private network that enterprises use to provide trusted third parties -- such as suppliers, vendors, partners, customers and other businesses -- secure, controlled access to business information or operations.