Why does this matter operationally?
Scalability
The ability of a connectivity architecture to accommodate growth in users, devices, data volume, or geographic coverage without requiring fundamental redesign. Scalable systems expand incrementally and maintain performance characteristics as load increases.
269 terms
Multicast
Multicast is a communication method that delivers the same data to a selected group of receivers instead of to one receiver or everyone. It reduces duplicate transmission through network-based replication…
Protocol
NB-IoT
A 3GPP-standardized cellular radio access technology optimized for low-power, low-data-rate, wide-area IoT connectivity, operating within licensed cellular spectrum and typically deployable via a software upgrade to existing LTE or 5G…
Protocol
Neighbor Exchange
Neighbor exchange is the protocol process by which adjacent routing peers advertise, learn, and maintain reachability information. It is the control-plane dialogue that supports path selection and routing convergence.
Protocol
Network Address Translation
Network Address Translation is the translation of one address space into another, usually to allow private addresses to communicate with public networks. It rewrites address information at a boundary.
Protocol
Network API
A standardized programmatic interface exposing specific network capabilities — quality-of-service adjustment, network slice selection, location or device status information — to third-party applications, letting an application request tailored network behavior…
Concept/Framework
Network Architecture
Network architecture is the design of the logical and physical arrangement of networking components and control functions used to deliver connectivity. It defines how traffic moves, where policy is enforced,…
Concept/Framework
Network Convergence
Network convergence is the period and process by which network devices update routes or state until all relevant nodes agree on the current forwarding topology.
Concept/Framework
Network Function Virtualization
Network Function Virtualization is the implementation of network functions in software on general-purpose compute rather than dedicated purpose-built appliances.
Software
Network Infrastructure
Network infrastructure is the collection of physical and logical components that form the transport and control base of a network. It includes switching, routing, cabling, wireless access, edge devices, and…
Concept/Framework
Network Performance
Network performance is the collective behavior of a network as it carries traffic, usually assessed through latency, throughput, packet loss, jitter, and availability. It describes how effectively the network supports…
Concept/Framework