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Inter-VLAN routing with a LAN and WAN on a single router
Find out how to have VLAN and LAN/WAN networks on a single router from industry expert Sudhanshu Gupta. Ask the Expert
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What makes a WAN different from a LAN and MAN?
Learn the basics of networking in this expert explanation of the differences between WANs, LANs and MANs -- how they connect and which protocols they use. Ask the Expert
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How can I configure 10 VLANs with 5 unmanaged switches?
Given a Cisco Layer 3 (L3) switch and 5 unmanaged switches, learn how to create 10 VLANs from our routing and switching expert, Sudhanshu Gupta. Ask the Expert
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OA&M (operations, administration, and management)
OA&M (operations, administration, and management) is a general term used to describe the costs, tasks involved, or other aspects of operating, administering, and managing something such as a computer network. Definition
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Internet
The Internet, sometimes called simply "the Net," is a worldwide system of computer networks - a network of networks in which users at any one computer can, if they have permission, get information from any other computer (and sometimes talk directly ... Definition
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Learning Path: Network Infrastructure
NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE...infrastructure - backbone - network access point (NAP)- vBNS - Internet 2 - MAE - peering - router - switch - bridge - hub - stackable hub - repeater - brouter - aggregator - gateway - point-of-presence (POP) - colocation - C... Definition
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LAN server
A local area network (LAN) server is a program (and by implication usually the computer it runs in) that "serves" the resources (files, storage, application programs, printers, and other devices) for a number of attached workstations. Definition
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NIS (Network Information System)
NIS (Network Information System) is a network naming and administration system for smaller networks that was developed by Sun Microsystems. Definition
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Learning Path: Network and Web Site Administration
NETWORK AND WEB SITE ADMINISTRATION....network operations center (NOC) - internetworking - firewall - proxy server - DMZ - NAT - EGP - BGP - peering - colocation - IGP - DHCP - network operating system - Novell Directory Services (NDS) - nslookup - N... Definition
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Upgrading your network: Top tips and timesavers
This SearchNetworking.com handbook will explore the challenges, best practices and essential technologies for responding to the shortcomings of today's network, as well as future-proofing your network for tomorrow's business challenges. We offer step... E-Handbook
Network Management Strategies for the CIO