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Use network standardization to facilitate automation

Network teams can automate and standardize network designs to improve configurations, simplify operations and more easily implement changes within their networks.

By Charles Uneze, Terry Slattery • Feb. 24, 2025

What is a network packet?

A network packet is a basic unit of data that is transferred over a computer network, typically a packet-switched network, such as the internet.

By Rahul Awati, Andrew Zola, Kinza Yasar • Feb. 21, 2025

What is network visibility?

Network visibility is an awareness of the components and data within an enterprise computer network.

By Ben Lutkevich, Cameron Hashemi-Pour • Feb. 20, 2025

What is a wireless mesh network (mesh WiFi)?

A wireless mesh network (WMN) is a mesh network created through the connection of wireless access point (wireless AP) nodes installed at each network user's location.

By Mary Shacklett, David Jacobs, Wesley Chai • Feb. 20, 2025

What is Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)?

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an application-layer protocol for monitoring and managing network devices on a local area network or wide area network.

By Cameron Hashemi-Pour, Jessica Scarpati • Feb. 20, 2025

Zero-trust strategies leave networks open to lateral threats

Zero trust assumes a network is already compromised. However, new EMA research shows enterprises are more concerned with securing remote access than internal lateral threats.

By Shamus McGillicuddy • Feb. 20, 2025

What is a cloud-native network function (CNF)?

A cloud-native network function (CNF) is a service that performs network duties in software, as opposed to purpose-built hardware.

By Andrew Froehlich • Feb. 20, 2025

How to troubleshoot IP settings with Windows ipconfig

Ipconfig is a vital tool for network troubleshooting. It displays key network information to help administrators diagnose and fix connectivity issues efficiently.

By Damon Garn • Feb. 19, 2025

What is the Nessus vulnerability scanning platform?

Nessus is a platform developed by Tenable that scans for security vulnerabilities in devices, applications, operating systems, cloud services and other network resources.

By Rahul Awati • Feb. 18, 2025

What is a protocol data unit (PDU)?

A protocol data unit (PDU) is the basic unit of exchange between entities that communicate with a specified networking protocol.

By Peter Loshin • Feb. 18, 2025

Cisco rides the AI boon

Cisco reported a 9% revenue increase, driven by AI demand. The company plans to launch new AI infrastructure products, focusing on enterprise data center trends.

By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 13, 2025

How network engineers can prepare for the future with AI

The rapid rise of AI has left some professionals feeling unprepared. GenAI is beneficial to networks, but engineers must have the proper tools to adapt to this new change.

By Verlaine Muhungu • Feb. 12, 2025

Cisco launches Smart Switches with AMD DPUs for security

Cisco introduces the Smart Switch series, as enterprises refresh networks in preparation for running AI models and applications.

By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 11, 2025

What is throughput?

Throughput is a measure of how many units of information a system can process in a given amount of time.

By John Burke • Feb. 11, 2025

What’s the difference between internet and Ethernet?

Internet and Ethernet both enable connectivity and communication, but they differ in scope, purpose, reliability and medium. Use this guide to learn about the concepts.

By Deanna Darah • Feb. 10, 2025

What is network configuration management (NCM)?

Network configuration management (NCM) is the process of organizing and maintaining information about all the components in a computer network.

By Eamon Earls, Alexander Gillis • Feb. 10, 2025

What is a thin client (lean client)?

A thin client (lean client) is a virtual desktop computing model that runs on the resources stored on a central server instead of a computer's resources.

By Alexander Gillis • Feb. 6, 2025

How to troubleshoot DHCP issues

DHCP server troubleshooting steps vary depending on the DHCP error. Some of the most common errors include DHCP server failure, lack of available IP addresses and network failures.

By Damon Garn, Terry Slattery • Jan. 31, 2025

What is network monitoring?

Network monitoring, also frequently called network management, is the practice of consistently overseeing a computer network for any failures or deficiencies to ensure continued network performance.

By Alexander Gillis, Terry Slattery, Kinza Yasar • Jan. 31, 2025

HPE-Juniper deal hits DOJ roadblock

The Department of Justice sues to block the $14 billion deal. HPE and Juniper call its analysis 'substantially disconnected from market realities.'

By Tim McCarthy • Jan. 30, 2025

What is SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition)?

SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) is a category of industrial control systems (ICS) that remotely gathers data in real time from industrial processes in order to supervise and control equipment and conditions.

By Rahul Awati, Peter Loshin • Jan. 27, 2025

What is network automation?

Network automation is a process that uses intelligent software to automate the management, configuration, deployment, testing and operation of both physical and virtual devices.

By Jessica Scarpati, Andrew Froehlich, Kinza Yasar • Jan. 24, 2025

Cloud networking vs. cloud computing: What’s the difference?

Businesses might see cloud computing and cloud networking as interchangeable due to similarities, but the two strategies dictate different processes and fulfill different goals.

By John Burke • Jan. 24, 2025

What is the Universal Service Fund (USF)?

The Universal Service Fund (USF) is a United States government program that supports telecommunications access and affordability in rural and low-income communities.

By Wesley Chai • Jan. 21, 2025

Evaluate 7 cloud monitoring tools for networks

Organizations use cloud monitoring tools to manage on-premises, hybrid and cloud networks. Discover the features of seven cloud monitoring tools that can enhance performance.

By David Jacobs, Deanna Darah • Jan. 10, 2025