Networked Hosts and Services Flashcards
What is the SMTP server used for?
Sending emails
What is the POP3 server used for?
Retrieving emails
What is the IMAP server used for?
Stores emails on a central server, but lets the user view the email as if it is located on their device
What is the DNS?
Domain Name System
- A way that we can store all the records for the devices in a given network
What is DHCP?
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
- Allows us to push out configuration settings and distribute IP addresses to various devices joining the network
What is a File Server?
A way for a user of a network to store files off of their machine.
SMB and NFS
What is a Syslog?
- Generates system logs and stores them
- Typically in Unix or Linux systems
What are some internet appliances?
- UTM appliance (Unified Threat Management)
- Load Balancers: Spreads workload across multiple servers
- Proxy Server: Filters activity submitted by the user
What is SCADA?
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems
- Collection of components, typically isolated networks such as industrial control systems
IoT
Internet of Things
What is QoS?
Quality of Service.
Allows you to prioritize different types of traffic.
What is a MAC Address?
The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a binary number used to identify computer network adapters.
