Computer Networking Basics
A basic network consists of two or more computers connected to each other by cable. Computers that are connected to the network can send messages or email back and forth, and can share data, applications, and peripherals. More ...
What is DNS?
Have you ever wondered what happens when you enter, or click on, a web address in your browser? How does your computer connect to the Web site you requested? Part of what makes that happen is the Internet's Domain Name Service (DNS). More ...
Comparing Different Cloud Architecture Types
Most people are familiar with the concept of a cloud-based data center that rents out computing power to businesses. There are, however, a number of possible cloud types that may be the right choice for a company. More ...
NRZ, NRZI, Manchester Encoding, What Does it Mean?
NRZ (Non-Return-to-Zero), NRZI (Non-Return-to-Zero Inverted), and Manchester Encoding are terms for the shapes and voltage levels of digital electronic signals. This article also explains Manchester decoding. More ...
A Complete Explanation of Cloud Computing
This article provides a complete explanation of cloud computing; virtualisation, cloud computing models, cloud deployment models, cloud delivery models, cloud metering and billing, and the future of cloud computing. More ...
Synchronous, Asynchronous, Isochronous. What Does it Mean?
Synchronous, Asynchronous and Isochronous are all methods used to transfer streams of data. This article uses waveform diagrams to explain the difference. More ...
What is the Internet of Things?
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the world of interconnected devices which provide data, and are being controlled across the Internet. Examples include many home automation devices, like smart thermostats and remotely controllable lighting fixtures, and countless others. More ...
Virtualization For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Virtualization is the process of using a program to abstract a computer's resources in order to create multiple isolated virtual servers, each virtual server which can run its own operating systems independently. Virtualization saves money, energy, and space. Get to know some important terms about virtualization, types of virtualization, and leading companies and products in virtualization. More ...
Network Know-How: An Essential Guide for the Accidental Administrator
This book is a straight to the point description of networks, what they do, how they operate, and how to manage them. The book is largely free of jargon and arcane, obscure terminology. The author does a good job of laying out the essentials in an easy to understand format. More ...
Servers - Racks, Blades and Towers
Unlike tower servers, offices that use rack servers which traditionally come in 1U, 2U, 3U, 4U or 6U are installed in racks. The numbers that give names to the rack mounted servers precisely indicate the number of Us they occupy in the racks. More ...
Workgroups and Domains
A LAN can be configured as a workgroup or a domain. In a workgroup a user's login account is located on their individual computer. In a domain, a user's login account is located on the domain controller. More ...
What is DSL and how can it benefit my home or small business?
DSL or xDSL is a group of technologies that provide digital data transfer over the telephone network. DSL technology was originally begun as a part of the Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN). The typical transfer speeds of DSL services range from 128 kilobits per second to 24,000 kbit/s. More ...
Wireless Networking Your PC
Here in one place is everything you need to know about wireless networking your PC. More ...
