Glossary
AVVID
Cisco Architecture for Voice, Video, and Integrated Data. As the industry’s only
Availability
The amount of time that a network or device is operational
Backbone
The part of a network that acts as the primary path for traffic moving between, rather than within, networks. See also Core and Edge.
Bandwidth
The
Client
A networked PC or terminal that shares services with other PCs. These services are stored on or administered by a server. See also Server.
Cisco CMS
Cisco Cluster Management Suite Software. A unique, free software tool embedded in Cisco Catalyst 3550 and 2950 Intelligent Ethernet Series switches. Cisco CMS Software dramatically simplifies network management by enabling remote moni- toring and configuration of up to 16 clustered switches at once through a single,
Congestion
Traffic in excess of network capacity.
Convergence
The speed and ability of a group of internetworking devices running a specific routing protocol to agree on the topology of an internetwork after a change in that topology. Often refers to the merging of video and/or voice services onto a data network.
Core
The innermost part of a network, where services typically originate. See also Backbone and Edge.
Edge
The outermost part of a network, where users are typically directly connected. See also Backbone and Core.
Ethernet
A popular LAN technology that moves packets between workstations and runs over a variety of cable types at 10 Mbps (megabits per second).
Fast Ethernet
An extension of the Ethernet standard, offering speeds of 100 Mbps
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