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    Automation, cloud drive network and security convergence

    Network and security teams are unifying due to automation, cloud and SASE. Successful unified teams receive insights that support management, monitoring and troubleshooting.

    By Deanna Darah • Jan. 26, 2024
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    NFVi (network functions virtualization infrastructure)

    NFVi (network functions virtualization infrastructure) encompasses all of the networking hardware and software needed to support and connect virtual network functions in carrier networks.

    By , • Jan. 25, 2024
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    What is a smart home?

    Smart home and building technology enables users to control lighting, thermostats, locks and security cameras remotely but faces challenges of security and complexity.

    By TechTarget Contributor • Jan. 24, 2024
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    Beam division multiple access features and their effect on 5G

    BDMA, a new multiple access technology, has the potential to boost the efficiency of 5G networks through its use of beam formation and orthogonality.

    By • Jan. 24, 2024
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    BYOD (bring your own device)

    BYOD (bring your own device) is a policy that enables employees in an organization to use their personally owned devices for work-related activities.

    By Kinza Yasar, Reda Chouffani • Jan. 23, 2024
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    network slicing

    Network slicing is a technique that creates multiple virtual networks on top of a shared physical network to provide greater flexibility in the use and allocation of network resources.

    By , • Jan. 23, 2024
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    15 server and networking interview questions and answers

    When interviewing for server and networking job positions, most interviewers look for knowledge in three main areas: servers, systems design and networking.

    By Kevin Ferguson, Kaitlin Herbert • Jan. 21, 2024
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    What HPE-Juniper tells us about the future of infrastructure

    HPE's planned $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks stands to add to its power in the market, and can have long-term implications for the entire infrastructure industry.

    By • Jan. 19, 2024
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    Expert Advice // How to conduct file transfers in the network

    How to use TFTP to transfer files across the network

    Trivial File Transfer Protocol is one of the oldest and simplest TCP/IP file exchange protocols. Here are use cases and best practices for installation and security.

    By • Jan. 19, 2024
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    Equinix Fabric adds multi-cloud routing

    Equinix markets its Fabric Cloud Router as a monthly subscription service that organizations can access and configure quickly. It includes an SLA for 99.999% uptime.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 18, 2024
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    Baidu

    Baidu (百度) is a Chinese technology company. Its primary business is internet search in the China market. Baidu also provides other internet services and artificial intelligence (AI) development.

    By Gavin Wright • Jan. 18, 2024
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    Quiz // Bookshelf

    8 practice network hardware questions for CCST exam

    Prepare for the CCST Networking exam with this network hardware quiz from Chapter 10 of 'Cisco Certified Support Technician CCST Networking 100-150 Official Cert Guide.'

    By Deanna Darah, Pearson Education • Jan. 16, 2024
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    Introduction to network hardware components

    This excerpt from 'Cisco Certified Support Technician CCST Networking 100-150 Official Cert Guide' provides beginners with knowledge and best practices on network hardware.

    By Deanna Darah • Jan. 16, 2024
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    Best practices to install network hardware

    Network practitioners might get tangled in the confusion of wires, switches and other hardware components. A networking expert offers best practices for network hardware.

    By Deanna Darah • Jan. 16, 2024
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    tunneling or port forwarding

    Tunneling or port forwarding is the transmission of data intended for use only within a private -- usually corporate -- network through a public network in such a way that the public network's routing nodes are unaware that the transmission is part of a private network.

    By • Jan. 12, 2024
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    Evolved Packet Core (EPC)

    Evolved Packet Core (EPC) is a framework for providing converged voice and data services on a 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) network.

    By • Jan. 12, 2024
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    Security implications of HPE’s plan to buy Juniper Networks

    While networking is the main driver of HPE's plan to acquire Juniper Networks, security is a big part of the strategy as well.

    By • Jan. 11, 2024
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    Why HPE plans to acquire Juniper Networks

    With its blockbuster acquisition of Juniper Networks, HPE gains more data center networking and AI technologies as well as other important advantages.

    By Bob Laliberte • Jan. 11, 2024
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    baseboard management controller (BMC)

    A baseboard management controller (BMC) is a specialized service processor that remotely monitors the physical state of a host system, such as a computer, network server or other hardware devices.

    By • Jan. 11, 2024
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    Wireshark

    Wireshark is a widely used network protocol analyzer that lets users capture and view the details of network traffic in real time. It is particularly useful for troubleshooting network issues, analyzing network protocols and ensuring network security.

    By Katie Terrell Hanna • Jan. 10, 2024
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    HPE to acquire Juniper Networks for $14 billion

    HPE plans to use Juniper's hardware and software to make networking a 'core business and architecture foundation' for HPE's GreenLake hybrid cloud and AI platform.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 10, 2024
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    OpenRoaming vs. Passpoint: What’s the difference?

    OpenRoaming and Passpoint both provide users with internet access outside of their coverage area via Wi-Fi, but they differ in terms of use cases, implementation, cost and more.

    By • Jan. 9, 2024
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    How AI in Wi-Fi will shape wireless connectivity

    AI will become an integral technology in networks in the next few years. Find out what an automated Wi-Fi network can do for businesses and learn best practices to get started.

    By Deanna Darah • Dec. 27, 2023
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    Expert Advice // A guide to IP addresses and subnetting

    Introduction to IP addressing and subnetting

    IP addresses and subnets are necessary for effective network communications. Learn how IP addresses and subnets work, and compare classful and classless IP addresses.

    By • Dec. 26, 2023
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    Best practices for secure network automation workflows

    It's not enough to build network automation workflows. It's important to secure those workflows, as well. Access control, encryption and collaboration all play important roles.

    By • Dec. 21, 2023