IT Explained
We at Paessler use IT-related terms constantly and we are very much aware of the “The Imposter Syndrome” in IT
when professionals continue using terminology they might not even understand themselves.
“IT explained” therefore isn’t a book review on Stephen King’s great novel, but the summary and explanation of tricky,
sometimes misinterpreted terms of information technology.
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Unified Communications (UC)
UC stands for unified communications. It describes a framework or standard that incorporates various components such as software, hardware, and services to enhance business communication.
Packet Sniffing
Packet sniffing is the practice of gathering, collecting, and logging some or all packets that pass through a computer network.
Retrofitting
Retrofitting is updating or adding equipment, sensors, or services to existing hardware so that it is able to make use of new technologies.
Active Directory
Active Directory (AD) is a directory service created by Microsoft for use in a Windows Server environment.
Virtualization
Virtualization is the process of creating a virtual version of something like computer hardware. It allows to create multiple environments from a single system
IP address
An IP address (internet protocol address) is a numerical representation that uniquely identifies a specific interface on the network.
