A routing protocol is an algorithm that gives a Router the ability to learn (dynamically) about specific existing networks around it (or even the Internet). Practically, these routing protocols help routers learn dynamically about each other without the need for an administrator to intervene. This helps us primarily because it does not require an administrator to set up each network individually...
Interesting facts about computer networking
A network is an assembly of interconnected devices (PCs, servers, mobile devices, routers, switches and so on) that can communicate (exchange information) with each other. Networks can be of several types: 1. LAN or a Local Area Network, such as your home network connected through cable. 2. MAN or a Metropolitan Area Network such as an extended network between computers on the surface of a city 3...
KVM vs. OpenVZ virtualization
When having to choose between KVM and OpenVZ virtualization technologies, we need to take into consideration our VPS needs, so we can make an informed decision because both are good. Depending on the purpose of the applications that run on the service and the need for flexibility that is involved in managing the virtual server, one can be more suitable than the other. KVM Virtual kernel-based...
What are the RAM and CPU requirements for a website
When you want to start an online business, you have a wide range of hosting services to choose from that can often confuse you and finding what you need is difficult. However, depending on the complexity of the website and its needs, your possibilities will be narrowed to a smaller batch of services. Choosing the right hosting plan depends on your business, and each website has different...
Tips for optimizing your website on WordPress to get a better loading time
Fortunately, improving the loading time of a WordPress website can also be done by people who do not have extensive technical knowledge, through the use of plug-ins. However, adding many plugins does not always mean that it will make your website faster, more attractive, or even better, but it may have the opposite effect. We will demonstrate some of the optimization methods you need to implement...
How to Understand IP Address and Subnet Mask
IP addresses are the base cells that form the computer networks used today. With a little help, anyone can understand some fundamental points regarding IP addresses and subnet masks, what they used for and why they are useful. What is an IP address To help you understand what an IP address is, we’ll make a description of the IP address using an analogy with a situation in everyday life:...
Tools to diagnose your website loading time
Everyone wants fast-loading websites in today’s internet, both website owners and their users. It doesn’t really matter if you have quality content when you are unable to deliver it to your users as quickly as possible. The longer it takes for the site to load, the more likely the visitor will leave your website. Consumers no longer have the patience to wait long periods of time to...
What is the PPPoE protocol and how it works
Most Internet service providers offer high-speed connections using various connection protocols. Some of them achieve this using the PPPoE, a fast and easy way to connect a lot of users to a single ISP, allowing them to scale it accordingly. What is PPPoE and how can we explain it. PPPoE is an acronym for Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. PPPoE is a network protocol that was derived from...
How MU-MIMO technology works in wireless devices
Multi-user, multiple-input, multiple-output technology—better known as MU-MIMO or Multi-User MIMO promises wireless transfers up to four times faster than traditional wireless routers. Wireless routers that do not support MU-MIMO use the so-called SU-MIMO method to transmit data over a wireless radio channel. SU-MIMO comes from Single-User Multiple Input Multiple Output and means that a wireless...
Why it is better to use a dedicated IP address for your website
When we talk about hosting a domain on a shared server, a question mark arises: Should I have a dedicated IP address that is assigned only to my account? Why not an IP address which is shared with other accounts? When using a dedicated IP address, you have some benefits, but first, let’s see what an IP address is. What is an IP address? The IP acronym comes from the Internet Protocol and...