Category: Network

Is IPv4 on its way out?

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The world of networking has long been dominated by IPv4 (Internet Protocol version 4). However, as we progress further into the 21st century, the question arises: Is IPv4 on its way out? This discussion is increasingly relevant with the rise of IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) and the growing demands of our hyper-connected world.

The Rise and Reign of IPv4

IPv4, developed in the 1980s, has been the backbone of the internet for decades. It uses a 32-bit address scheme allowing for approximately 4.3 billion unique addresses. At the time of its creation, this seemed more than sufficient. However, the explosive growth of internet-connected devices quickly changed the landscape.

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Load balancing – Why should you use it?

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If you’re searching on the web for information on what Load balancing is and why it’s useful, you’ve come to the right spot. So, let’s explore it and get deep into it.

What does Load balancing mean?

Load balancing is an excellent and widely used technique for managing a hostname’s traffic. It allows you to distribute incoming network or application traffic among a number of servers in an efficient and coordinated manner.

If you own and operate a popular website, you may expect a significant amount of daily visitors. Furthermore, it must be able to handle a considerable number of receiving requests from users. In addition, for each request, an answer must be delivered that is correct and contains the specific part of the information, such as text, photo, video, or application data. Finally, the entire procedure must be completed in the shortest and safest manner possible.

How does Load balancing work?

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DNS Monitoring: Do you need it?

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What does DNS Monitoring mean?

DNS Monitoring is a critical component of your network monitoring service. Its goal is to ensure the safety and proper connection between users and the website or service they are visiting.

Learn why DNS monitoring is crucial for you!

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DDoS attack : Details & Protection

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The DDoS attack is one of the most dangerous cyber threats. In today’s article, we will dive deep into its primary purpose, how it functions and how you could protect yourself.

What is the purpose of a DDoS attack?

DDoS or Distributed Denial of Service is a cyber-attack type that takes advantage of network resources’ specific capacity restrictions. As a result, it disrupts critical objectives like a network, system, or server. The DDoS attack floods the targeted online site with requests. The goal is to overload the website’s capacity in order to handle more inquiries. As a result, the website will no longer function properly.

DDoS vs. DoS attack explained

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CDN: What is it and how to create it?

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CDN has a stronghold on all of us! We are all users, not just business people, and we engage with CDNs every day. Without it, content delivery would not be as efficient as it is now. Each image, video, content, etc., is served via a CDN. If this got you excited and want to learn more, you’re in the right place. So, let’s start.

What does CDN mean?

CDN is the short abbreviation of “Content Delivery Network.” What does it mean? It’s a server network covering a vast geographic area and has specific server locations. The goal is to comprehensively protect the territory from which potential tourists may originate. 

Every server on a network is referred to as a PoP or Point of Presence. This is because they all have data for users of specific locations in their cache memory. It’s a service that you can use in addition to your primary web hosting. 

CDN – Why is it important?

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