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Review: Newton’s Telecom Dictionary 32nd edition

Newton’s Telecom Dictionary is a comprehensive reference guide for telecommunications terminology and technology. First published in 1983 and now in its 32nd edition, this book has been a go-to resource for telecommunications professionals for many years. The dictionary covers a wide range of topics, from fundamental concepts to advanced technologies, making it an excellent resource for both novices and experts. The definitions are clear, concise, and simple to understand, making it an excellent tool for those who need to look up a term...

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What is a Data Center

Data centers are the backbone of the digital world. They house the servers, storage systems, and other critical infrastructure that support the internet and the cloud. A data center is essentially a secure and controlled environment designed to house IT equipment, providing organizations with the power, cooling, and connectivity required to keep their systems and applications running 24/7. Here are some key points about data centers: In conclusion, data centers are the hubs of today’s digital world. They provide organizations with the physical...

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Clarification on subscriptions

I probably wasn’t a little clear on my subscriptions. Let me help.1.I have installed a new subscription method for just the Packets Down Range Newsletter. You can view the details and signup at https://blog.j2sw.com/newsletter/new-subscription-form-for-packets-down-range- Once you have done that, come back to this e-mail and click “unsubscribe” at the bottom if you don’t wish to receive all the updates from the blog. I am getting in the habit of posting 1-2 a day, so it may get tiresome or you may not be...

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Packets Down Range: e-mail list coming soon

I am busy working on a new e-mail list just for Packets DownRange. I installed some plugins which were supposed to have only emailed blog posts from Packets DownRange only to subscribers, not all blog posts. I have disabled e-mail notifications of posts after this, so your inbox is not flooded with blog posts.

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ARIN consulting package end-of-the-year special

From now until the end of the year, I am running the following consulting package, including the following ARIN services. -Helping you set up your organization within ARIN-Helping you set up your Point of Contact (POC) records-Getting your own ASN-Getting an IPV6 allocation-Generating RPKI and ROA for up to 10 IP blocks (V4 and V6)-Creating route registry entries for 1 ASN and up to 10 IP blocks-Creating a PeeringDB entry and linking that to your route registry-Setting up your IP blocks to point...

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