LANs (Local Area Networks)

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Losing the war to lock down networks might help enterprises innovate

    While security concerns cannot be set aside, users unwilling to leave their own applications at home might bring some innovation to the office.  Article

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