Category: General Concepts

  • Network Layer

    Network Layer

    Explore the intricacies of the Network Layer, the OSI Model’s third layer responsible for packet routing and data delivery across different networks. Discover its functions, protocols, and real-world applications.

  • Network Packet

    Network Packet

    A Network Packet is the fundamental unit of information transmitted over a network or over a digital communication link.

  • Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

    Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

    Simple Mail Transfer Protocol is a standard application-layer protocol for delivery of e-mail over a TCP/IP internetwork such as the Internet.

  • Internet Relay Chat (IRC)

    Internet Relay Chat (IRC)

    Unlock the world of IRC: Internet Relay Chat. Discover its history, functionality, and why it’s still relevant today. Your complete guide to IRC.

  • Ethernet – the network architecture for LANs

    Ethernet – the network architecture for LANs

    Ethernet is the most popular network architecture for local area networks (LANs). Ethernet was originally developed by Xerox in the 1970s and was proposed as a standard by Xerox, Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), and Intel in 1980.

  • MS-DOS

    MS-DOS

    MS-DOS is the venerable operating system created by Microsoft for the first IBM personal computer in 1981. In this article: How DOS works, History, list of commands, list of versions, and more.

  • Automation (OLE Automation)

    Automation (OLE Automation)

    Automation makes it possible for one application to manipulate objects implemented in another application, or to expose objects so they can be manipulated.

  • Cloud Computing

    Cloud Computing

    Cloud computing, often referred to as simply the cloud is the delivery of on-demand computing resources – everything from applications to data centers – over the internet on a pay-for-use basis.

  • Open Network Environment

    Open Network Environment

    Open Network Environment: Organizations are looking to harness trends such as cloud, mobility, social networking, and video to fuel the next wave of business innovation.

  • Fax Service

    Fax Service

    Fax Service is a service in Microsoft Windows that lets you administer fax devices on both a local machine and over the network.

  • Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

    Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

    Hypertext Transfer Protocol is a standard Internet protocol that specifies the client/server interaction processes between Web browsers such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Chrome and Web servers such as Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) or Apache.

  • Command Prompt

    Command Prompt

    Dive into the world of the Command Prompt, from its origins to advanced functionalities. Discover the power of command-line operations and the vast capabilities of this Windows staple tool.