ITF+ Infrastructure Terms Flashcards

What is cloud computing?
A wireless access point (WAP) is a networking hardware device that allows Wi-Fi devices to connect to a wired network.
Define a switch in networking.
A switch is a networking device that connects devices within a network and uses packet switching to forward data to its destination.
"A virtual machine (VM) is a software-based emulation of a computer, running an operating system and applications just like a physical computer."
Explain a wireless access point.
Define a virtual machine.
"Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services (including servers, storage, databases, networking, software) over the internet ('the cloud')."
What is virtualization?
Define a VPN.
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a service that encrypts your internet connection and hides your online activity from third parties.
"Virtualization is the creation of a virtual version of something, such as a hardware platform, operating system, storage device, or network resources."