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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What is UCaaS? Unified communications as a service guide
Unified communications as a service (UCaaS) is a cloud delivery model that offers a variety of communication and collaboration applications and services.
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IP telephony (Internet Protocol telephony)
IP telephony (Internet Protocol telephony) is a general term for technologies, products and services that use the Internet Protocol's packet-switched connections to support voice calling, voicemail, video calling, video conferencing, faxing and instant messaging.
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What is 5G New Radio (5G NR)?
5G New Radio, or 5G NR, is a globally accepted standard that delivers more responsive mobile experiences for a wide range of applications over fifth-generation wireless (5G) networks.
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 Open RAN (ORAN)? Benefits and use cases
Open RAN, or ORAN, is a type of mobile network architecture where the radio access network -- the system that connects an end user's device to other parts of the network -- is built from non-proprietary components.
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What is a configuration management database?
A configuration management database (CMDB) is a file -- usually in the form of a standardized database -- that contains all relevant information about the hardware and software components used in an organization's IT services and the relationships among those components.
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unified computing system (UCS)
A unified computing system (UCS) is a converged data center architecture that integrates computing, networking and storage resources to increase efficiency and enable centralized management.
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 a SAN? Ultimate storage area network guide
A storage area network (SAN) is a dedicated high-speed network or subnetwork that interconnects and presents shared pools of storage devices to multiple servers.
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What is Open RAN (ORAN)? Benefits and use cases
Open RAN, or ORAN, is a type of mobile network architecture where the radio access network -- the system that connects an end user's device to other parts of the network -- is built from non-proprietary components.
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What is an IP address (Internet Protocol address)?
An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a unique numerical identifier for every device or network that connects to the internet.
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 UCaaS? Unified communications as a service guide
Unified communications as a service (UCaaS) is a cloud delivery model that offers a variety of communication and collaboration applications and services.
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What is 5G New Radio (5G NR)?
5G New Radio, or 5G NR, is a globally accepted standard that delivers more responsive mobile experiences for a wide range of applications over fifth-generation wireless (5G) networks.
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What is a communication service provider (CSP)?
Communication service provider (CSP) is a broad category of companies that deliver telecommunications, including broadcast and two-way communications services.
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 5G New Radio (5G NR)?
5G New Radio, or 5G NR, is a globally accepted standard that delivers more responsive mobile experiences for a wide range of applications over fifth-generation wireless (5G) networks.
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What is 5G?
Fifth-generation wireless or 5G is a global standard and technology for wireless and telecommunications networks.
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What is a small cell in wireless networks?
A small cell is a type of low-power cellular radio access point or base station that provides wireless service within a limited geographic area.