acronyms Flashcards
MPLS
Multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) is a technique for speeding up network connections
ATM
Asynchronous Transfer Mode
Layer 2 WAN technology operating using Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs) and Switched Virtual Circuits (SVCs)
SD-WAN
Software Defined Networking in a Wide Area Network
NFV
Network function virtualization is the process of taking networking functions such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and controllers and virtualizing them
DSL
Digital Subscriber Line modems are commonly deployed by traditional phone companies that have twisted- pair copper as the local connection to homes and businesses
ADSL
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
SONET
Synchronous Optical Networking
Transfer multiple digital bit streams synchronously over optical fiber using lasers or highly coherent light from light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
WDM
Wavelength Division Multiplexing
This technique enables bidirectional communications over a single strand of fiber
SFP
Small Form-factor Pluggable
Is a compact, hot-pluggable network interface module format used for both telecommunication and data communications applications.
UPC
Ultra-polished connectors
Zero degree angle, high return loss
APC
Angle-polished connectors
Eight degree angle, lower return loss
SOA
Start of Authority
Describes the DNS zone details
SOW
Statement of Work
This document spells out all details concerning what work is to be performed, deliverables, and the required timeline for a vendor to perform the specified work.
MOU
Memorandum of Understanding
This is an agreement between two or more organizations that details a common line of action.
MLA
Master License Agreement
This is an agreement whereby one party is agreeing to pay another party for the use of a piece of software for a period of time.
