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LANs Local Area Networks
signal-to-noise ratio (S/N or SNR)
In analog and digital communications, signal-to-noise ratio is a measure of signal strength relative to background noise. This ratio is usually measured in decibels. Continue Reading
token ring
A token ring network connects computers in a ring or star topology to prevent the collision of data between two computers sending messages simultaneously. Continue Reading
How to buy the best application delivery controller for your firm
Application delivery controllers have advanced in ways that make ADCs more useful for a wider range of companies than ever before. This guide outlines what you need to know in order to buy the best application delivery controller for your company. Continue Reading
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thin client (lean client)
A thin client, sometimes called a lean client, is a low-cost, centrally-managed computer that relies heavily on a server for its computational role. Continue Reading
Secure cloud network services drive enterprise cloud migrations
Ensuring secure cloud network connections is paramount to easing business concerns about moving workloads to the cloud, and a growing number of cloud networking options can help. Continue Reading
WAN-cloud eXchange extends the private WAN to the cloud
Enterprises can reap cloud benefits while relieving concerns about security and reliability with a WAN-cloud eXchange, or WAN-CX.Continue Reading
Undersea cable sends Ethernet to observatory on ocean floor
Thanks to donated undersea cabling from AT&T, the ALOHA Cabled Observatory provides real-time data from the ocean floor. It took a longtime networking pro to get it up to speed.Continue Reading
Delivering applications swiftly, successfully: Here's how.
Enterprises are in a race to delivering applications successfully on a tight timeline or they risk losing revenue.Continue Reading
How to make your WAN architecture software-defined
There's more than one way to make your WAN architecture software-defined. Learn three very different routes to achieving an SD-WAN.Continue Reading
Network management and monitoring: The evolution of network control
The degree of network control IT pros possess is expanding with new features in network monitoring systems. Learn how these evolving tools can help you gain control of your network.Continue Reading
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How to become a network architect, from those who did it
You wouldn't be an engineer if you didn't love networking, but are you looking to make a career move? Find out how to become a network architect and whether it's right for you.Continue Reading
vCPE (virtual customer premises equipment)
Virtual customer premises equipment (also referred to as vCPE or cloud CPE) are enterprise network services delivered through software. While providers must manually deploy traditional, physical CPE devices onsite, they can provision and manage vCPE...Continue Reading
vEPC (virtual Evolved Packet Core)
The vEPC offers a framework to support converged voice and data on 4G Long-Term Evolution networks. vEPC is the abstraction of Evolved Packet Core components into software that runs on generic servers, potentially cutting costs and improving service...Continue Reading
Discover three ways to get your WAN software defined
There are three ways to get your WAN software defined: overlay, replace and as a service. Learn what these entail and how they can reduce costs and improve WAN performance.Continue Reading
ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network)
ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) is a set of CCITT/ITU standards for digital transmission over ordinary telephone copper wire, as well as over other media.Continue Reading