Networking
Definitions about networking including routing and switching vocabulary, telecom terminology and words about email, messaging and mobile.
High-speed networks
Terms related to high-speed communication networks, including network and end-system architecture definitions and words and phrases about high-bandwidth and low-latency communication.
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Android OS
Android OS is a Linux-based mobile operating system that primarily runs on smartphones and tablets.
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What is black box testing?
Black box testing assesses a system solely from the outside, without the operator or tester knowing what's happening within the system to generate responses to test actions.
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What is a call center? Everything you need to know
A call center is a centralized department of customer service professionals who handle inbound and outbound calls from current and potential customers.
Network Admin
Terms related to managing computer networks, including definitions about LANS or WANS and words and phrases about network design, troubleshooting, security and backups.
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What is cloud networking?
Cloud networking is a type of IT infrastructure in which the cloud hosts some or all of an organization's networking resources.
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What is a command prompt?
A command prompt is the input field in a text-based user interface screen for an operating system (OS) or program.
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What is an SSID (service set identifier)?
An SSID (service set identifier) is a sequence of characters that uniquely names a Wi-Fi network. An SSID is sometimes referred to as a network name.
Network hardware
Terms related to network hardware, including definitions about cables or file servers and words and phrases about routers and switches.
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What is an ODM (original design manufacturer)?
An ODM (original design manufacturer) is a company that takes the original specifications of another company or individual and builds the design to the product specifications.
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What is infrastructure (IT infrastructure)?
Infrastructure is the foundation or framework that supports a system or organization.
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What is asynchronous?
In general, asynchronous -- from Greek asyn- ('not with/together') and chronos ('time') -- describes objects or events not coordinated in time.
Networking and communications
Terms related to networking and communications, including definitions about network protocols and words and phrases about data transmission.
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What is cloud networking?
Cloud networking is a type of IT infrastructure in which the cloud hosts some or all of an organization's networking resources.
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Starlink
Starlink is a satellite internet constellation system that aims to deliver global internet coverage.
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What is asynchronous?
In general, asynchronous -- from Greek asyn- ('not with/together') and chronos ('time') -- describes objects or events not coordinated in time.
Wireless and mobile
Terms related to wireless and mobile technology, including definitions about consumer mobile technology devices and communication technologies such as Wi-Fi, WiMAX and LTE.
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What is mobile hotspot?
A mobile hotspot is a portable hardware device or software that serves as a wireless access point for connecting devices to the internet.
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Android OS
Android OS is a Linux-based mobile operating system that primarily runs on smartphones and tablets.
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What is Wi-Fi calling?
Wi-Fi calling is a voice service that lets users place and receive calls over a wireless internet connection, as opposed to using a cellular signal.