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• A parallel cable connection for computers can still be useful

  Parallel cable connections that allow data to be transferred between computers require a slightly complicated setup. But the speeds achieved are worth it. Continue Reading

• WAN (wide area network)

  A wide area network (WAN) is a geographically distributed telecommunications network that interconnects multiple local area networks (LANs). Continue Reading

• NFV vs. VNF: What's the difference?

  NFV versus VNF: SDN engineer Darien Hirotsu explains the differences between network functions virtualization and virtual network functions. Continue Reading

• Learn SDN in school, experts urge today's networking students

  Despite old school ways, academic tides slowly turn in SDN's favor -- as textbooks and instructors recognize network programming is here to stay. Continue Reading

• NFV MANO (network functions virtualization management and orchestration)

  NFV MANO (network functions virtualization management and orchestration), also called MANO, is an architectural framework for managing and orchestrating virtualized network functions (VNFs) and other software components. Continue Reading

• Definitions to Get Started

  • network interface card (NIC)
  • Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
  • Network protocol
  • VPN (virtual private network)

  • TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
  • 5G
  • Router
  • SDN controller (software-defined networking controller)

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• In a world of hybrid cloud systems you must migrate and optimize

  Learn more about how to optimize, migrate and develop hybrid cloud systems and cloud network architecture while extending private WAN to the cloud.Continue Reading

• How to set up a serial cable connection in your network

  Serial direct cable connection is examined in this cable networking lesson, which defines the term and explains how it works, as well as the technology required to set one up.Continue Reading

• BGP (Border Gateway Protocol)

  BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) is a protocol that manages how packets are routed across the internet through the exchange of routing and reachability information between edge routers.Continue Reading

• domain name system (DNS)

  The domain name system (DNS) maps internet domain names to the internet protocol network addresses they represent and allows websites to use names, rather than difficult-to-remember IP addresses.Continue Reading

• SD-WAN architecture: What to know before you buy

  The hybrid WAN is here and this guide explains how to buy and build an SD-WAN architecture. Learn about key features and 'nice to haves' before you approach vendors and make an acquisition decision.Continue Reading

• Learn about fiber optic cable types and why smaller is better

  Learn about fiber optic cable types, how the most widely used one -- 62.5/125-micron loose tube -- is constructed, and why smaller is better when it comes to fiber optics.Continue Reading

• Understanding SDN components and where they're going

  What is SDN, and how does it differ from NFV? In part two of this series, IT expert Andrew Froehlich explains SDN technologies and where we can expect to see them in the future.Continue Reading

• overlay network

  An overlay network is a telecommunications network that is built on top of another network and is supported by its infrastructure.Continue Reading

• How to buy the best application delivery controller for your firm

  An application delivery controller (ADC) sits between you and the web server farm to manage the traffic between you and any number of back-end servers. In other words, app delivery controllers control the delivery of the web application to you -- ...Continue Reading

• telecommunications (telecom)

  Telecommunications is the transmission of data, voice and video over significant distances by electronic means that use a wide variety of networks and media.Continue Reading