What is Microsoft Azure?
Microsoft Azure is a set of cloud services to help organizations meet business challenges. The services include tools for managing and deploying applications. Microsoft offers PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS to help businesses manage their technology demands. More ...
Cloud Service Models
Before an organization migrates any piece of their business to the cloud, they need to understand who is in control of those resources. There are a variety of cloud service models that offer the cloud consumer a number of different options. 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 ...
CompTIA Network+ Video Mentor
In this easy-to-use DVD, top network consultant David L. Prowse walks you through every skill and concept you?ll need to master to pass the new CompTIA Network+ Exam (N10-004/JK0-016). This DVD contains more than seven hours videos designed to build and test your knowledge of networking technologies. More ...
Web Server
A Web server is a server that it can be accessed over the Internet and runs specific services related to the Internet. The most common service running on a Web server is Web site hosting service. More ...
The Network Technician Career Field
As a Network Technician you'll have an interesting job where you'll be respected and highly rewarded. Network Technicians are responsible for an organization's computer and network infrastructure. The national median salary for Network Technicians is $57,500 to $67,800, while the top 10 percent earn about $112,000. 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 ...
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 ...
Cable Broadband Internet Service
Cable broadband Internet service uses a coaxial cable and/or fiber-optic cable from the provider's office to your home or office. At your end, the coaxial cable connects to a router or modem. The router or modem connects to your network or computer through an USB cable, Ethernet cable, or wireless circuit. 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 ...
Packet Switching Store-and-Forward Transmission
To send a message from a source end system to a destination end system, the source breaks long messages into smaller chunks of data known as packets. Most packet switches use store-and-forward transmission at the inputs to the links. Store-and-forward transmission means that the packet switch must receive the entire packet before it can begin to transmit the first bit of the packet onto the outbound link. More ...
Networking Foundation Topic - Routing
For traffic to flow between networks, the traffic has to be routed, thus routing and routers is a key networking topic. This article discusses how routing occurs. More ...
How to Study For and Pass the CompTIA Network+ Exam
CompTIA certification is an advantage because it provides proof to employers that you have the competence required to perform the job. It can help you acquire employment in fact many employers require CompTIA certification. More ...
