LDAP
LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)
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What is LDAP and how does it differ from Active Directory? The LDAP Protocol is a lightweight variant of the DAP (Directory Access Protocol). With LDAP, directories can be searched in large quantities for data, information, devices, and resources. The basic idea behind LDAP is to quickly browse or make changes to a server-wide distributed directory tree.

LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)
LAN
LAN (Local Area Network)
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LAN is often used in relation to setting-up internet access and providing data for multiple end devices. But many users aren’t familiar with what a LAN actually is and how it differs from WLAN, nor whether a LAN is indeed relevant for them. Our article answers the most important questions.

LAN (Local Area Network)
Kubernetes alternatives
Kubernetes Alternatives
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Kubernetes is the market leader for distributed cluster orchestrators. Interestingly, a number of alternatives exist to give Kubernetes a run for its money. These cover a wide range of possible uses. From local clusters for your own development environment to distributed systems with tens of thousands of nodes. We’ll look at Kubernetes and its alternatives here.

Kubernetes Alternatives
Introduction to TCP/IP
TCP/IP
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Without TCP/IP protocols, you wouldn’t be able to read the words on this page. TCP and IP, the two foundational protocols of the suite, along with other related sets of rules, define how computers communicate over the Internet and other networks. In fact, the standards are so established that every device on the Internet follows these protocols to ensure the smooth transfer of data.

TCP/IP
Intelligent edge
Intelligent Edge
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When data has to be processed in real-time, high latency or connection issues can cause big problems. With intelligent edge, the analysis and evaluation of data takes place where it is collected. This saves time and increases security. Here, we will explain exactly what intelligent edge is, how it works and what it can do for you.

Intelligent Edge
Infrastructure as Code
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
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There has been a significant increase in the demands placed on IT infrastructure. Today, anyone looking to develop and manage software will have basically no chance at being competitive without a flexible and fully scalable hardware infrastructure. It is no coincidence that many companies rely on IaaS resources provided by Google and AWS, to name just a few, which are easier than ever to manage...

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Incremental backup
What is an incremental backup?
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Creating backups is a must for computer admins and private users. However, some backups don’t succeed because of the effort involved. If there is a large amount of data to be backed up, a backup can take hours. Incremental backups are the solution. That is because only the changes to the last backup are transferred. Read on to find out how an incremental data backup works.

What is an incremental backup?
IGMP snooping
IGMP snooping
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If a system in IP networks is to send data packets to different target hosts as efficiently as possible, an IP multicasting connection is the perfect solution. When it comes to multipoint transmission, the data packets are able to reach all interested parties thanks to various protocols such as GMP, for example. Switches and internet routers can also use the communication protocol for IGMP...

IGMP snooping
IGMP - Internet Group Management Protocol
IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol)
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Using multicast connections, data streams can be transferred to a large number of clients easily and in such a way that saves resources – provided that the accessing systems are part of the same multicast group. In IPv4 networks, the organization and management of these groups is based on the Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP), which was published as early as 1989. What exactly this...

IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol)
IaaS PaaS SaaS comparison
IaaS vs. PaaS vs. SaaS - What's the Difference?
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When programming web applications, there are various solutions that support developers with server configuration and data management. Depending on the service model, administrative efforts can be almost completely eliminated, so that development becomes the focus. With SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS, developers get services that scale easily and feature pay-as-you-use pricing models.

IaaS vs. PaaS vs. SaaS - What's the Difference?