NETWORK AND ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES Flashcards
are the technologies that are used to create and manage computer networks.
Network technologies
are technologies that are not yet widely adopted but have the potential to disrupt or replace existing technologies.
alternative technologies
is software that creates a virtual computer system, or virtual machine (VM), on a physical computer
Virtual software
is a technology that allows individuals and organizations to access and use computing resources and services over the internet instead of relying on their local hardware and software.
Cloud computing
provides users with access to virtual machines, storage, and networking resources. Users can use these resources to deploy and run their own applications.
IaaS
provides users with access to a pre-configured
development environment, including programming languages, databases, and middleware.
PaaS
provides users with access to cloud-based applications.
SaaS
is a method of delivering digital content over the internet in a continuous stream
Streaming
also known as a web app, is a software application that runs on a web server. unlike traditional software programs that are installed on the user’s computer.
Web Application
also called IP telephony, is a method and group of
technologies for the delivery of voice communication sessions over Internet Protocol (IP)
networks, such as the Internet.
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
are digital audio files that contain recordings of human speech.
Voice data files
is the simplest type of network storage.
Direct-Attached Storage (DAS)
is a type of network storage that is designed to be shared by multiple users.
Network-Attached Storage (NAS)
is a type of network storage that is designed for high-performance applications.
Storage Area Network (SAN)
network is a decentralized network architecture that allows nodes to share and access resources directly without a central authority.
peer-to-peer (P2P)