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netiquette - Netiquette is etiquette on the Internet.
netizen - The word netizen seems to have two similar meanings.
NetScaler (SDX) - Citrix NetScaler SDX is a service delivery networking platform for enterprise and cloud datacenters.
Netscape - Netscape Communications was a computer services company best known for its Web browser, Navigator.
NetSuite - NetSuite is a business technology vendor based in San Mateo, California.
network access control (NAC) - Network access control (NAC), also called network admission control, is a method to bolster the security, visibility and access management of a proprietary network.
network access point (NAP) - In the United States, a network access point (NAP) is one of several major Internet interconnection points that serve to tie all the Internet access providers together so that, for example, an AT&T user in Portland, Oregon can reach the Web site of a Bell South customer in Miami, Florida.
Network Address Translation (NAT) - A Network Address Translation (NAT) is the process of mapping an internet protocol (IP) address to another by changing the header of IP packets while in transit via a router.
network analytics - Network analytics is the application of big data principles and tools to the data used to manage and secure data networks.
network analyzer (protocol analyzer or packet analyzer) - A network analyzer -- also called a network protocol analyzer or packet analyzer -- is a software application, dedicated appliance or feature set within a network component used in network performance troubleshooting or to enhance protection against malicious activity within a corporate network.
Network as a Service (NaaS) - Network as a service (NaaS) is a business model for delivering enterprise-wide area network services virtually on a subscription basis.
network attack surface - Every point of network interaction is a part of the network attack surface.
network automation - Network automation is a methodology in which software automatically configures, provisions, manages and tests network devices.
network behavior anomaly detection (NBAD) - Network behavior anomaly detection (NBAD) is the continuous monitoring of a proprietary network for unusual events or extraordinary trends.
network configuration management (NCM) - Network configuration management is the process of organizing and maintaining information about all of the components in a computer network.
network convergence - Network convergence is the efficient coexistence of telephone, video and data communication within a single network.
Network Data Management Protocol (NDMP) - Network Data Management Protocol (NDMP) is an open protocol to control data backup and recovery communications between primary and secondary storage in a heterogeneous network environment.
network disaster recovery plan - A network disaster recovery plan is a set of procedures designed to prepare an organization to respond to an interruption of network services during a natural or manmade catastrophe.
network downtime - Network downtime refers to inaccessibility to part or all of a network due to the failure of hardware, software or some combination of the two.
network drive - A network drive is a storage device on a local access network (LAN) within a business or home.
network engineer - A network engineer is a technology professional who has the necessary skills to plan, implement and oversee the computer networks that support in-house voice, data, video and wireless network services.
network fabric - Network fabric is an industry term that describes a network topology in which devices pass data to each other through interconnecting switches.
Network File System (NFS) - Network File System (NFS) is a networking protocol for distributed file sharing.
network functions virtualization (NFV) - Network functions virtualization (NFV) is a network architecture model designed to virtualize network services that have traditionally run on proprietary, dedicated network appliances.
network hub - A network hub is a node that broadcasts data to every computer or Ethernet-based device connected to it.
network hypervisor - A network hypervisor is a program that provides an abstraction layer for network hardware.
network interface card (NIC) - A network interface card (NIC) is a hardware component, typically a circuit board or chip, which is installed on a computer so it can connect to a network.
network interface unit (NIU or Network Interface Device) - A network interface unit (NIU) (sometimes called a network interface device) is a device that serves as a common interfacefor various other devices within a local area network (LAN), or as an interface to allow networked computers to connect to an outside network.
network intrusion protection system (NIPS) - A network intrusion protection system (NIPS) is an umbrella term for a combination of hardware and software systems that protect computer networks from unauthorized access and malicious activity.
Network layer - Located at Layer 3 of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) communications model, the primary function of the network layer is to move data into and through other networks.
Network Load Balancing (NLB) - Network Load Balancing is a Windows Server feature that can distribute network traffic among multiple servers.
network management - A cornerstone of all computing is the ability to connect one machine, system or device to another -- enabling what is known as a computer network.
network management system - A network management system (NMS) is an application or set of applications that lets network engineers manage a network's independent components inside a bigger network management framework and performs several key functions.
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.
network node - A computer network is a system of computers and computing devices that are connected via communication links.
Network Node Manager i (NNMi) - The Network Node Manager i (NNMi) is a program that helps a network administrator view and manage the conditions in a computer network.
network operating system (NOS) - A network operating system (NOS) is a computer operating system (OS) that is designed primarily to support workstations, personal computers and, in some instances, older terminals that are connected on a local area network (LAN).
network operations center (NOC) - A network operations center (NOC) is a centralized place from which enterprise information technology (IT) administrators -- either internal or third party -- supervise, monitor and maintain a telecommunications network.
network orchestration - Network orchestration is a policy-driven approach to network automation that coordinates the hardware and software components a software application or service requires to run.
network packet - A network packet is a basic unit of data that's grouped together and transferred over a computer network, typically a packet-switched network, such as the internet.
network performance monitoring - Network performance monitoring is a process of measuring and monitoring the quality of service of a network to understand if it is properly operating.
network protocol - A network protocol is a set of established rules that dictate how to format, transmit and receive data so that computer network devices -- from servers and routers to endpoints -- can communicate, regardless of the differences in their underlying infrastructures, designs or standards.
network scanning - Network scanning is a procedure for identifying active devices on a network by employing a feature or features in the network protocol to signal devices and await a response.
network security - In information technology, network security is the act of maintaining the integrity of a computer network and the data within it.
network segmentation - Network segmentation is a networking architectural design that divides a network into multiple segments (subnets) with each functioning as a smaller, individual network.
network service provider (NSP) - A network service provider (NSP) is a company that owns, operates and sells access to internet backbone infrastructure and services.
network slicing - Network slicing overlays multiple virtual networks on top of a shared network domain, that is, a set of shared network and computing resources.
network socket - Sockets are created and used with a set of programming requests or "function calls" sometimes called the sockets application programming interface (API).
network switch - A network switch is a hardware device that channels incoming data from multiple input ports to a specific output port that will take it toward its intended destination.
network tap - A network tap is an external monitoring device that mirrors the traffic that passes between two network nodes.
Network Time Protocol (NTP) - Network Time Protocol (NTP) is an internet protocol used to synchronize with computer clock time sources in a network.
network topology - A network topology is the physical and logical arrangement of nodes and connections in a network.
network traffic - Network traffic, sometimes referred to as data traffic, is the amount of data which moves across a network during any given time.
network visibility - Network visibility is an awareness of the components and data within an enterprise computer network.
network vulnerability scanning - A vulnerability scan detects and classifies system weaknesses in computers, networks and communications equipment and predicts the effectiveness of countermeasures.
network-attached storage (NAS) - Network-attached storage (NAS) is dedicated file storage that enables multiple users and heterogeneous client devices to retrieve data from centralized disk capacity.
Networking (computer) - Networking, also known as computer networking, is the practice of transporting and exchanging data between nodes over a shared medium in an information system.
neural net processor - A neural net processor is a CPU that takes the modeled workings of how a human brain operates onto a single chip.
neurofeedback - Neurofeedback is a therapeutic method based on presenting to clients a real-time display of their brain activity and training them, over time, to learn to control that activity.
neuromarketing - Neuromarketing is the study of how people's brains respond to advertising and other brand-related messages by scientifically monitoring brainwave activity, eye tracking and skin response.
neuromorphic chip - A neuromorphic chip is an analog data processor inspired by the biological brain.
neuromorphic computing - Neuromorphic computing is a method of computer engineering in which elements of a computer are modeled after systems in the human brain and nervous system.
neurosynaptic chip (cognitive chip) - A neurosynaptic chip, also known as a cognitive chip, is a computer processor that functions more like a biological brain than a typical CPU does.
neutrino - A neutrino is a sub atom ic particle with no electric charge.
neutron - A neutron is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of every atom except that of simple hydrogen.
newbie - A newbie (pronounced NOO-bee) is a novice or neophyte: anyone who is new to any particular type of endeavor, such as a sport or a technology.
newsfeed - A news feed (newsfeed) is list of newly published content on a website.
newsgroup - A newsgroup is a discussion about a particular subject consisting of notes written to a central Internet site and redistributed through Usenet, a worldwide network of news discussion groups.
newsjacking - Newsjacking is the practice of aligning a brand with a current event in an attempt to generate media attention and boost the brand's exposure.
NewSQL - NewSQL is a term coined by the analyst firm The 451 Group as shorthand to describe vendors of new, scalable, high performance SQL databases.
newton - The newton is the Standard International (SI) unit of force.
newton-second - The newton-second is the standard unit of impulse.
Next Generation Secure Computing Base (NGSCB) - The Next Generation Secure Computing Base (NGSCB) is a part of the Microsoft Vista operating system (OS) that employs a trusted platform module (TPM), a specialized chip that can be installed on the motherboard of a personal computer (PC) or server for the purpose of hardware authentication.
Next Hop Resolution Protocol (NHRP) - Next Hop Resolution Protocol (NHRP) is an automated configuration technology that routes data on a distributed network by discovering the best routing path between endpoints.
next issue avoidance (NIA) - Next issue avoidance (NIA) is a metric used by a company's support or customer service department to stay proactive when helping their customers by predicting related issues that might arise.
next-generation firewall (NGFW) - A next-generation firewall (NGFW) is part of the third generation of firewall technology that can be implemented in hardware or software.
Nexus - Nexus is a series of smartphones and tablets manufactured by Google and its hardware partners.
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.
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.
NGA Human Resources - NGA Human Resources, formerly NorthgateArinso, is a provider of human resources business process outsourcing (BPO) services and consulting.
Nginx - Nginx (pronounced engine x) is open source webserver software that also performs reverse proxy, load balancing, email proxy and HTTP cache services.
NGO (non-governmental organization) - NGO definition: A non-governmental organization (NGO) is a citizen-based association that operates independently of government, usually to deliver resources or serve some social or political purpose.
nibble - In computers and digital technology, a nibble (pronounced NIHB-uhl; sometimes spelled nybble) is four binary digits or half of an eight-bit byte.
niche app - A niche app is a specialized application, typically designed with social networking built in and optimized for mobile devices.
niche marketing - Niche marketing is a targeted marketing strategy aimed at small, specific and well-defined portions of the population.
night vision - Night vision is technology that provides users with some vision in total darkness and improved vision in low-light environments.
Nikola Tesla - Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American scientist, electrical engineer, and inventor whose research laid much of the groundwork for modern electrical and communication systems.
nil - In general use, nil (a contraction of Latin "nihil") means "nothing" or the absence of something.
Nimda - First appearing on September 18, 2001, Nimda is a computer virus that caused traffic slowdowns as it rippled across the internet.
nine-box grid - The nine-box grid is a human resource management (HRM) tool used by supervisors to rate the performance and potential of employees.
Ning - Ning iNing is an web-based social network platform that allows an organization to build customized social websites and interactive virtual communities.
NIS (Network Information System) - NIS (Network Information System) is a network naming and administration system for smaller networks that was developed by Sun Microsystems.
NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) - NIST is the National Institute of Standards and Technology, a unit of the U.
NIST 800 Series - The NIST 800 Series is a set of documents that describe United States federal government computer security policies, procedures and guidelines.
NIST Cybersecurity Framework - The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) is a policy framework surrounding IT infrastructure security.
no op (no operation) - A no op (or no-op), for no operation, is a computer instruction that takes up a small amount of space but specifies no operation.
no-code - No-code is a software development approach that requires few, if any, programming skills to quickly build an application.
no-fly zone - A no-fly zone is a geographic location over which aircraft cannot fly.
no-swipe credit card - A no-swipe credit card is a credit card equipped with a radio frequency (RF) transponder that allows for purchases without the need for passing the card through a traditional magnetic-stripe detection machine.
Node.js - Node.js, often called simply "Node" in conversation, is a development platform built on top of Google's V8 JavaScript virtual machine.

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