Name Server A name server is a computer that translates domain names into IP addresses. Name servers serve a fundamental role in the Domain Name System (DNS). They allow a user to visit a website by entering its domain name into their web browser’s address field instead of manually entering the web server’s IP address. …
Navigation Bar A navigation bar is a user interface element within a webpage that contains links to other sections of the website. In most cases, the navigation bar is part of the main website template, which means it is displayed on most, if not all, pages within the website. This means that no matter what …
Net Neutrality Net Neutrality is the principle that all Internet traffic is to be treated equally by Internet Service Providers (ISPs), regardless of its origin or the protocol it uses. While Net Neutrality protections are in place, an ISP can not block, throttle, or prioritize traffic from specific websites or services (outside of performing nondiscriminatory …
Netiquette Netiquette is short for “Internet etiquette.” Just like etiquette is a code of polite behavior in society, netiquette is a code of good behavior on the Internet. This includes several aspects of the Internet, such as email, social media, online chat, web forums, website comments, multiplayer gaming, and other types of online communication. While …
Netmask The terms netmask and subnet mask are often used interchangeably. However, subnet masks are used primarily in network configurations, while netmasks typically refer to classes of IP addresses. They are used to define a range of IP addresses that can be used by an ISP or other organization. There are three standard classes of …
Newsgroup A newsgroup is an online discussion forum accessible through Usenet. Each newsgroup contains discussions about a specific topic, indicated in the newsgroup name. You can browse newsgroups and post or reply to topics using a newsreader program. Access to newsgroups also requires a Usenet subscription. Most Usenet providers offer monthly access for around $10 …
Nextdoor Nextdoor is a social media platform that connects neighbors. It provides a way for people who live in the same local area to interact and communicate online. While services like Facebook and Instagram allow users to build a network of friends and followers, Nextdoor automatically connects people by physical proximity. Users can see posts …
Node.js Node.js is an open-source JavaScript runtime environment. It runs JavaScript code outside of a web browser, allowing web developers to use JavaScript as the back-end of their web applications. Node.js is also cross-platform and runs on Windows, Unix, Linux, and macOS. Before the introduction of Node.js, JavaScript could only run within a web browser. …
NoSQL NoSQL is a non-relational database that stores and accesses data using key-values. Instead of storing data in rows and columns like a traditional database, a NoSQL DBMS stores each item individually with a unique key. Additionally, a NoSQL database does not require a structured schema that defines each table and the related columns. This …
Optical Carrier High-speed fiber optic connections are measured in Optical Carrier or “OC” transmission rates. These rates include several standardized bandwidth amounts supported by Synchronous Optical Networking (SONET) connections. They are generically referred to as OCx, where the “x” represents a multiplier of the basic OC-1 transmission rate, which is 51.84 Mbps. The following is …