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What is a coaxial cable?

A coaxial cable -- or coax cable -- is a type of copper cable specially built with a metal shield and other components engineered to block signal interference.

By Eamon Earls • July 8, 2025

What is a network management system?

A network management system (NMS) is an application or set of applications that enable network engineers to manage a network's independent components inside a larger network management framework and perform several key functions.

By Chuck Moozakis • July 7, 2025

What is a cloud radio access network (C-RAN)?

A cloud radio access network (C-RAN) is a centralized, cloud computing-based architecture for radio access networks.

By Sarah Lewis • July 7, 2025

What is a point of presence (PoP)?

A point of presence (PoP) is a point or physical location where two or more networks or communication devices build a connection from one place to the rest of the internet.

By TechTarget Contributor • July 7, 2025

What is network as a service (NaaS)?

Network as a service (NaaS) is a cloud model for delivering various network services virtually on a subscription basis.

By John Burke • July 7, 2025

What is ingress filtering?

Ingress filtering is a method used by enterprises and internet service providers to prevent suspicious traffic from entering a network.

By Jessica Scarpati • July 7, 2025

What is a host (in computing)?

A host is a computer or other device that communicates with other hosts on a network.

By Jessica Scarpati • July 7, 2025

What is green networking?

Green networking is the practice of selecting energy-efficient networking technologies and products to minimize resource use whenever possible.

By Paul Kirvan • July 7, 2025

Arista buys VeloCloud from Broadcom

Arista fills a gap in its portfolio with VeloCloud's SD-WAN capabilities.

By Nicole Laskowski • July 2, 2025

How IoT data collection works

IoT data collection enables organizations to constantly gather and analyze physical measurements, location data and operational metrics with internet-connected sensors and devices.

By Stephen Bigelow • July 2, 2025

What is a bogon?

A bogon is an illegitimate Internet Protocol address that falls into a set of IP addresses that haven't been officially assigned to an entity by an internet registration institute, such as the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA).

By Sarah Lewis • July 2, 2025

6 IoT architecture layers and components explained

Having a clearly defined IoT architecture framework greatly improves the chances for success of an enterprise's connected deployment.

By Jerald Murphy, Johna Johnson • July 2, 2025

HPE’s Mottram touts key Aruba Networking AI advancements

The infrastructure company is injecting AI throughout its business, including its networking arm, which will harness the power of agentic AI.

By Shane Snider • July 1, 2025

3 pillars to enhance networks for agentic AI infrastructure

Agentic AI requires better network infrastructure to prevent wasted GPU capacity, built on three principles: simplified operations, scalable devices and a security-infused fabric.

By Deanna Darah • June 30, 2025

DOJ clears road for HPE’s $14B Juniper Networks acquisition

Juniper is now part of HPE. To close the deal, HPE agreed to sell off its Instant On wireless networking business and license source code for Juniper's Mist AIOps software.

By Shane Snider • June 30, 2025

The new network security blueprint for AI

At Cisco Live 2025, networking professionals explained that network security needs to drastically change to keep up with AI, including updated ZTNA and firewall practices.

By Nicole Viera • June 27, 2025

How to configure multiple DHCP scopes on one Windows server

Deploying one DHCP server per subnet is time-consuming and costly. Configure multiple DHCP scopes on one Windows server to centralize network management and increase efficiency.

By Damon Garn • June 26, 2025

Cisco CCNA practice test: Try these 20 exam questions

Use this CCNA practice test as study material to prepare for the Cisco CCNA 200-301 exam. With 20 questions on a range of topics, we're not playing around.

By Staff report • June 24, 2025

Cisco Live 2025 set the tone for AI, security in networking

The networking giant's latest products underscore the importance of agentic AI and security within computing infrastructure.

By Jim Frey • June 24, 2025

The benefits and challenges of AI in network monitoring

Using AI to track network activity streamlines management and predictive maintenance. But questions about data output integrity, security risks and integration complexities remain.

By Amy DeCarlo • June 13, 2025

An introduction to network automation with Ansible

Ansible gives administrators additional control over how they configure devices. These tips and tricks help give you a head start in learning what Ansible can do.

By Charles Uneze • June 12, 2025

What is a bitcoin address?

A bitcoin address is a unique identifier that serves as a virtual location where the cryptocurrency can be sent during digital cryptotransactions.

By Rahul Awati • June 12, 2025

Cisco Isovalent Load Balancer takes aim at Broadcom’s VMware

The new product promises to simplify disparate network traffic across cloud, hybrid and on-premises workloads.

By Shane Snider • June 11, 2025

How an edge networking strategy optimizes AI workloads

Edge networking prioritizes managing data at the network edge. This network architecture reduces latency, enhances operational efficiency and enables real-time AI processing.

By Kerry Doyle • June 10, 2025

Cisco unleashes agentic AI, global partnerships for data center

The networking company launched new tools to meet the AI needs of enterprise customers in the data center.

By Shane Snider • June 10, 2025