Network architecture Flashcards
Terms and definitions
Bandwidth:
The maximum data transmission capacity over a network, measured by bits per second
Cloud computing:
The practice of using remote servers, application, and network services that are hosted on the internet instead of on local physical devices
Cloud network:
A collection of servers or computers that stores resources and data in remote data centers that can be accessed via the internet
Data packet:
A basic unit of information that travels from one device to another within a network
Hub:
A network device that broadcasts information to every device on the network
Internet Protocol (IP):
A set of standards used for routing and addressing data packets as they travel between devices on a network
Internet Protocol (IP) address:
A unique string of characters that identifies the location of a device on the internet
Local Area Network (LAN):
A network that spans small areas like an office building, a school, or a home
Media Access Control (MAC) address:
A unique alphanumeric identifier that is assigned to each physical device on a network
Modem:
A device that connects your router to the internet and brings internet access to the LAN
Network:
A group of connected devices
Open systems interconnection (OSI) model:
A standardized concept that describes the seven layers computers use to communicate and send data over the network
Packet sniffing:
The practice of capturing and inspecting data packets across a network
Port:
A software-based location that organizes the sending and receiving of data between devices on a network
Router:
A network device that connects multiple networks together
