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Networking terms and definitions

Network World

To find a brief definition of the networking term you are looking for user your browser’s “Find” feature then follow links to a fuller explanation. AI networking AI networking refers to the application of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to network management and optimization.

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What Is IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6)? Definition, Features, and Uses

IT Toolbox

The IETF’s newest internet protocol, IPv6, helps locate computers on a network and route traffic while driving scalability. The post What Is IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6)? Definition, Features, and Uses appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Bogons: Do not let them in or through your networks

CTOvision

With this post we will dive a bit deeper into bogosity in networks, paying particular attention to the fundamental element of bogosity, the Bogon. We will then articulate a use case for the Centripetal Networks RuleGate which can ensure bogons never get to your enterprise. Filtering private IP addresses requires only a few rules.

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BGP: What is border gateway protocol, and how does it work?

Network World

In the latter case, Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), the routing protocol used by the global internet, is used to find the best path by weighing the latest network conditions based on reachability and routing information. Each AS creates rules and policies for how traffic moves within its network.

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DDoS: Understand The Growing Threat From Botnet #14

CTOvision

An attack of that size could definitely take a small country down. If IoT devices supporting IPv6 over Low power Wireless Personal Area Networks (6LoWPAN) are introduced, the potential for larger DDoS attacks compounds. It is hypothesized that Botnet #14 could be the same operator that took Dyn down recently.

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Introduction to Networking: Part 1, The Basics

Scott Lowe

This is the kick-off to a series of posts introducing networking concepts to VMware administrators. Based on the feedback I’ve gotten in speaking to VMware admins, networking is an area in which a lot of VMware-focused folks aren’t particularly comfortable. Layer 2 Versus Layer 3: The OSI and DoD Models.

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Ternary Content-Addressable Memory (TCAM)

Dataconomy

This attribute has made TCAM a cornerstone in networking and emerging technologies, where speed and accuracy are paramount. Definition and functionality of TCAM At its core, TCAM operates by enabling searches based on data content instead of relying on static addresses. What is ternary content-addressable memory (TCAM)?