- Network Basic Input Output System (NetBIOS) The Network Basic Input Output System (NetBIOS) is an API that allows applications on different computers to communicate within a local area network (LAN). Historically used in early Windows networks for tasks like file sharing and print services, NetBIOS is not a networking protocol but an interface that applications use to establish sessions and send data. Due to its design, it can be vulnerable to security exploits and is generally used less often in modern networks.
- Network cabling The physical infrastructure of a network, consisting of cables and connectors that connect devices and allow them to communicate with each other. Network cabling is used in homes, businesses, and large organizations to create a network that enables data transfer and communication between devices. Examples include Ethernet cables, fiber optic cables, and coaxial cables.
- Network convergence The integration of different network technologies and protocols into a single network infrastructure. Used in modern networks to enable seamless communication and data sharing across different devices and platforms. Examples of network convergence include voice over IP (VoIP), wireless networking, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
- Network Database Management ModelThe Network Database Management Model is a flexible approach for modeling complex data relationships where each record can have multiple parent and child relationships. This contrasts with the hierarchical database model, which restricts records to a single parent, allowing for more versatile relationship mapping. However, this term is somewhat obsolete and is now mainly of historical interest, as contemporary databases typically use relational or non-relational models.
- Network File System (NFS) A protocol that allows users on client computers to access files over a network in a manner similar to how local storage is accessed. NFS provides a simple way for users to share and access files and directories residing on different machines on a network as if they were on their local machine. This process facilitates data sharing between systems by offering an environment that consolidates resources onto centralized servers, improving efficiency and collaboration.
- Network Front-end The part of a network that interfaces directly with the user or client. It is responsible for accepting user input and forwarding requests to the back-end. The front-end components of a network, which can include web servers, load balancers, firewalls, and other user-facing interfaces, are crucial in ensuring smooth interaction between users and the network services.
- Network hardware The physical devices that make up a network, including routers, switches, hubs, and other devices that enable data transfer and communication between devices on the network. Network hardware is used to create a network infrastructure and support the functions of the network. Examples include routers, switches, hubs, and access points.
- Network Hop A network hop occurs when a packet is forwarded from one network device, such as a router or gateway, to another device along the path from its source to its destination. Each hop represents one portion of the path that a data packet takes as it traverses a network. The number of hops can affect the latency and speed of data transmission.
- Network Interface Card (NIC) A hardware component, usually in the form of a card or chip, which enables a computer to connect to a network. It provides a dedicated channel for data exchange between devices within a network, translating the data into a format that can be transmitted over the local network or the Internet.
- Network Interface Layer The Network Interface Layer, in the context of the TCP/IP model, is responsible for the physical transmission of data over network hardware and media. It corresponds to the combination of the Physical Layer and the Data-Link Layer of the OSI model and handles aspects such as framing, addressing, and the physical network topology.
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