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Petabyte Definition & Meaning

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A petabyte is 1015 bytes of digital information. The unit symbol for...
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Storage Area Network (SAN)...

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A storage area network (SAN) is a high-speed network that provides access...
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POP Definition & Meaning

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  By Vangie Beal POP/PoP can be used to refer to one of the...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Definition...

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is a wide-ranging branch of computer science concerned with...
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Hypervisor Definition & Meaning

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  By Abby Dykes A hypervisor, also known as a virtual machine motor or...
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SQL Meaning & Definition

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SQL is an abbreviation for structured query language, and pronounced either see-kwell...
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Authentication Definition & Meaning

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Authentication refers to the process of identifying an individual, usually based on...
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SSL Meaning & Definition

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Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a protocol developed by Netscape for providing...
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Endpoint Detection and Response...

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Endpoint Detection and Response, or EDR, is a form of technology that...
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Virtual Private Network (VPN) Study Guide

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Companies and organizations will use a VPN to communicate confidentially over a public network and to send voice, video or data. ...
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Computer Architecture Study Guide

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Computer architecture provides an introduction to system design basics for most computer science students. This computer architecture study guide describes the...
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Network Fundamentals Study Guide

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Networking fundamentals teaches the building blocks of modern network design. Learn different types of networks, concepts, architecture and design. Networking fundamentals...
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Cybersecurity Awareness Training Definition...

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Cybersecurity awareness training informs employees of the attack surfaces and vectors in...
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Supply Chain Definition &...

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A supply chain is a network between an organization and its suppliers...
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Relational Database Definition &...

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A relational database stores and connects data in tables and columns, emphasizing...
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Huge List Of Texting and Online Chat Abbreviations

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From A3 to ZZZ we list 1,559 text message and online chat...
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The Five Generations Of Computers

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Learn about each of the five generations of computers and major technology...
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The History Of Windows Operating Systems

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Microsoft Windows is a family of operating systems. We look at the...
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How To Create A Desktop Shortcut To A Website

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This Webopedia guide will show you how to create a desktop shortcut...
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The 7 Layers of the OSI Model

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The Open System Interconnection (OSI) model defines a networking framework to implement...
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Hotmail [Outlook] Email Accounts

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  By Vangie Beal Hotmail is one of the first public webmail services that...
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FPS Meaning & Definition

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1. Short for frames per second, fps is a measure of how...
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Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)...

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Optical image stabilization (OIS) is a camera component that compensates in real-time...
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Common Intermediate Format

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(n.) A video format used in videoconferencing systems that easily supports both...
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ALM Meaning & Definition

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Abbreviated as ALM, Application Lifecycle Management refers to the capability to integrate,...
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Remote Working Software

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Remote working software is software that enables workers outside of a main...
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Marketing Automation Software

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Marketing automation software is an advanced platform designed to help marketers plan...
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Cybersecurity Awareness Training Definition & Meaning

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Cybersecurity awareness training informs employees of the attack surfaces and vectors in their company and how they can avoid falling victim to attacks. Cyberattacks...
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Supply Chain Definition & Meaning

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A supply chain is a network between an organization and its suppliers to deliver goods and/or services to the final customer. This network consists...
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Relational Database Definition & Meaning

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A relational database stores and connects data in tables and columns, emphasizing the relationships between the data. Relational databases are intended for data that's...
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Common Business-Oriented Language (COBOL) Meaning & Definition

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What is COBOL? COBOL stands for Common Business-Oriented Language. It is a 60-year-old programming language that is still widely used today. COBOL is an English-like...
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