Understanding Digital Infrastructure: Inflect's Terminology Guide
Table of Contents:
- Network Structure & Architecture
- Networking & Connectivity
- Data Centers & Infrastructure
- Service Providers & Offerings
- Financial & Contractual Terms
- Blockchain & Compliance
Network Structure & Architecture
- Software as a Service (SaaS): Centralized software delivery model accessed via the internet.
- IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service): Cloud service for leasing IT infrastructure.
- PaaS (Platform as a Service): On-demand environment for software application development.
- Hosting: Providing storage and computational resources for digital content.
- Broadband: High-speed internet access with faster data transmission.
- Point to Point (P2P or PTP): Direct connection between two network endpoints.
- Point to Multipoint (P2MP or PtMP): Central hub providing internet access to multiple locations.
- Multipoint to Multipoint (MP2MP or MPtMP): Fully interconnected network architecture.
Networking & Connectivity
- Network Topology: Arrangement of elements in a computer network.
- Route Diversity: Establishing multiple network routes for enhanced reliability.
- Entry Diversity: Multiple physical entry points for network connections.
- Carrier Diversity: Using multiple telecommunication carriers for network connectivity.
- Uptime: Measure of system reliability.
- Latency: Time for data packet transmission in a network.
- Serviceability: Capability of a telecom service provider to deliver services.
- Transport: Network service for data transmission between locations.
- CDN (Content Delivery Network): Network for delivering web content with low latency.
- MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching): Routing technique for efficient data packet direction.
- Software-defined Networking (SDN): Architectural approach separating control and data plane functions.
- SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network): Approach for managing and routing traffic across multiple locations.
- Network Virtualization: Creating virtual networks on a shared physical network.
- Subnetting: Dividing an IP network into subnetworks.
- IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6): Latest version of the Internet Protocol.
- Firewall: Network security device for monitoring and filtering network traffic.
- Virtual Private Network (VPN): Secure connection over a less secure network.
- On Exchange: Direct link between premises and the telecommunications exchange.
- Peering: Interconnection of separate Internet networks.
- Peering Focus: Emphasis on establishing peering relationships.
- IP Transit: Access to the internet backbone.
- Exchanges: Facilities for networks to exchange traffic.
- Internet Exchange: Facility for networks to exchange internet traffic.
- Cloud Exchange: Service for direct connectivity between networks and cloud service providers.
- BGP (Border Gateway Protocol): Protocol for routing information exchange.
- Dark Fiber: Unlit fiber optic cables for private use.
- Wavelength: Specific frequency of light for data transmission.
- Ethernet Private Line: Dedicated point-to-point Ethernet service.
- Cloud Connection: Direct connection to a cloud service provider's infrastructure.
- Campus Connection: Network connection within a campus or organization.
Data Centers & Infrastructure
- Tier System: Classification system for data centers.
- Point of Presence (POP): Physical location for network service providers to offer connectivity.
- On Net: Data center directly connected to a network provider's infrastructure.
- Near Net: Data center close to a network provider's infrastructure.
- In Building: Connectivity solution within a building.
- In Data Center: Connectivity solutions within a data center.
- KMZ (Key Management Zone): Area housing critical network connectivity components.
- Colocation: Renting space in a data center for equipment.
- PDU (Power Distribution Unit): Device for distributing electric power in a data center.
- AC (Alternating Current): Electric current that changes direction.
- DC (Direct Current): Electric current flowing in one direction.
- Fiber Cross Connect: Connection between two fiber optic cables.
- Copper Cross Connect: Connection between two copper cables.
- Rack: Framework for mounting and organizing network equipment.
- Cage: Secure area in a data center for specific equipment.
- Hot/Cold Aisle: Layout strategy for server racks to improve cooling efficiency.
- Edge Computing: Processing data near its generation source.
- Bare Metal: Direct access to physical servers without virtualization.
- Failover: Switching to a standby system upon primary system failure.
Service Providers & Offerings
- Service Providers/Carriers: Entities offering services for compensation.
- Access Speed: Rate of data transmission over a network.
- Usage: Amount of data transferred or extent of resource utilization.
- Internet exchange port: Network port in an Internet exchange for traffic exchange.
- Cloud exchange port: Network port in a cloud exchange for data exchange with cloud providers.
- Fixed Wireless: Broadband internet access using wireless signals.
- Public Cloud: Cloud resources owned and operated by a third-party provider.
- Private Cloud: Cloud computing environment dedicated to a single organization.
- Dedicated Internet Access (DIA): Dedicated internet connection for exclusive use.
- DSL (Digital Subscriber Line): Technology for high-speed internet access via telephone lines.
- LTE (Long-Term Evolution): High-speed data transmission for mobile devices.
- Ethernet Private Line (Point-to-Point): Dedicated network connection using Ethernet technology.
Financial & Contractual Terms
- MRC (Monthly Recurring Costs): Regular monthly fee for services.
- NRC (Nonrecurring Costs): One-time charges for service setup or activation.
- TCV (Total Contract Value): MRC multiplied by contract term plus NRC.
- Commit Level: Minimum guaranteed bandwidth in a service level agreement.
- Campus: Collection of buildings working as one network.
Blockchain & Compliance
- Solana: Blockchain platform addressing issues like slow transaction speeds.
- Validators: Participants validating transactions on the blockchain.
- RPC (Remote Procedure Call): Protocol for executing procedures on a remote server.
- KYC (Know Your Customer): Verification process for customer identity.
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