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 attenuation?
Attenuation is a general term referring to when any type of signal -- digital or analog -- reduces in strength.
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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.
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 network bandwidth and how is it measured?
Network bandwidth is a measurement indicating the maximum capacity of a wired or wireless communications link to transmit data over a network connection in a given time.
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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.
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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.
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 the domain name system (DNS)?
The domain name system (DNS) is a naming database in which internet domain names are located and translated into Internet Protocol (IP) addresses.
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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.
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What is green networking?
Green networking is the practice of selecting energy-efficient networking technologies and products to minimize resource use whenever possible.
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 network bandwidth and how is it measured?
Network bandwidth is a measurement indicating the maximum capacity of a wired or wireless communications link to transmit data over a network connection in a given time.
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What is telematics?
Telematics is a term that combines the words 'telecommunications' and 'informatics' to describe the use of communications and IT to transmit, store and receive information from devices to remote objects over a network.
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What is an SD-branch?
An SD-branch is a single, automated, centrally managed, software-centric platform that replaces or supplements an existing branch network architecture.
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 Samsung Galaxy?
Samsung Galaxy is a product line of Android smartphones, tablets and internet of things devices manufactured by Samsung Electronics.
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What is network bandwidth and how is it measured?
Network bandwidth is a measurement indicating the maximum capacity of a wired or wireless communications link to transmit data over a network connection in a given time.
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Android OS
Android OS is a Linux-based mobile operating system that primarily runs on smartphones and tablets.