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Net neutrality
Net neutrality is the principle that data on the Internet is moved blindly and impartially, without regard to content, destination or source... (Continued) Definition
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phase-change cooling (vapor cooling)
Phase-change cooling, also called vapor cooling, is a microprocessor-cooling technology that works according to the same principles as a conventional refrigerator, freezer or air conditioner. The principal components of a phase-change cooling system ... Definition
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FECN/BECN (forward explicit congestion notification/backward explicit congestion notification)
In a frame relay network, FECN (forward explicit congestion notification) is a header bit transmitted by the source (sending) terminal requesting that the destination (receiving) terminal slow down its requests for data. Definition
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TCP/IP offload engine (TOE)
The TCP/IP offload engine (TOE for short) is a technology that is gaining popularity in high-speed Ethernet systems for the purpose of optimizing throughput. Definition
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network coding
Network coding is a method of optimizing the flow of digital data in a network by transmitting digital evidence about messages... (Continued) Definition
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Metcalfe's Law
Metcalfe's Law is expressed in two general ways: The number of possible cross-connections in a network grow as the square of the number of computers in the network increases. Definition
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baseboard management controller (BMC)
A baseboard management controller (BMC) is a specialized service processor that monitors the physical state of a computer, network server or other hardware device using sensors and communicating with the system administrator through an independent co... Definition
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packet loss
Packet loss is the failure of one or more transmitted packets to arrive at their destination... (Continued) Definition
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CRC-4 (Cyclic Redundancy Check 4)
CRC-4 (Cyclic Redundancy Check 4) is a form of cyclic redundancy checking (a method of checking for errors in transmitted data) that is used on E-1 trunk lines. Definition
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Usenet
Usenet is a collection of user-submitted notes or messages on various subjects that are posted to servers on a worldwide network. Definition
Network Management Strategies for the CIO