A CDN node, Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), refers to a server or point of presence (PoP) within a CDN infrastructure. CDNs consist of distributed network nodes strategically placed in various geographic locations. Each CDN node caches and delivers content, such as web pages, images, videos, and other digital assets, to users based on their geographic … Read more
NAS, or Network-Attached Storage, offers several benefits that make it a popular choice for storing and sharing data in both home and business environments. One key benefit is centralized storage management. NAS devices consolidate data storage into a single location accessible to multiple users or devices over a network. This centralized approach simplifies data management, … Read more
An IP address, or Internet Protocol address, is a unique identifier assigned to each device connected to a network. The main features of an IP address include its format, which is typically either IPv4 or IPv6. IPv4 addresses are 32-bit numerical labels written in decimal format as four octets separated by periods (e.g., 192.168.0.1). IPv6 … Read more
The principle of Quality of Service (QoS) revolves around ensuring reliable and predictable performance of network services by prioritizing certain types of traffic over others. QoS aims to manage and optimize the use of network resources to meet specific service-level agreements (SLAs) or quality expectations for different applications or users. By implementing QoS mechanisms, networks … Read more
A server is a specialized computer or software system designed to provide services, resources, or data to other computers, known as clients, over a network. Servers work by continuously listening for incoming requests from clients and responding appropriately based on the type of service they provide. They can host applications, store files, manage databases, or … Read more
OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) plays a crucial role in computer networks by dynamically calculating the shortest path for routing IP packets based on various metrics. Its primary role is to facilitate efficient and scalable routing within autonomous systems (AS). OSPF achieves this by maintaining a topology database of the network and calculating the best … Read more
A server on the internet refers to a computer or software system that provides services or resources to other computers or clients over the internet. These servers are accessible globally and respond to requests from users or other systems connected to the internet. Examples include web servers that host websites, email servers that handle email … Read more
The BGP port refers to port 179, which is the standard port number used by the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) for communication between BGP-speaking routers. This port is designated for establishing TCP connections between BGP routers to exchange routing and reachability information across different autonomous systems (ASes) on the Internet. By using port 179, BGP … Read more
An SSL certificate is used to establish a secure, encrypted connection between a user’s web browser and a web server. It ensures that data exchanged between the two remains private and integral. This is crucial for protecting sensitive information such as login credentials, credit card details, and personal data. We need SSL certificates primarily for … Read more
A server is a computer or software system that provides services, resources, or functionalities to other computers or clients within a network. It operates by receiving requests from client devices and responding with the requested data, application functionality, or access to resources such as files or databases. Servers are essential for enabling communication, data storage, … Read more