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CompTIA Network+ N10-009/Acronyms/Part 30

Acronym study

N10-009 Acronyms — Part 30 of 35

Terms 871–900 of 1033 N10-009 acronyms and key terms. Each entry includes a plain-English definition and a link to the full 800-word glossary page with exam context and practice questions.

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Term 871

Static route

A static route is a manually configured path in a router's routing table that tells the router exactly where to send packets for a specific destination network.

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Term 872

Step scaling policy

A step scaling policy is a type of auto scaling rule that adjusts the number of computing resources in predefined increments based on the magnitude of a CloudWatch alarm breach.

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Term 873

Sticky MAC address

Sticky MAC address is a switch security feature that dynamically learns and remembers a device’s MAC address on a specific port to prevent unauthorized devices from connecting.

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Term 874

Storage Area Network

A Storage Area Network (SAN) is a dedicated, high-speed network that provides block-level storage access to servers, making storage appear as if it is directly attached to the server.

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Term 875

Storage class

A storage class is a category of data storage that defines how data is stored, accessed, retrieved, and billed in a cloud environment.

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Term 876

Storage controller

A storage controller is a hardware or software component that manages how data is stored, accessed, and organized on storage devices like hard drives, SSDs, or cloud storage volumes.

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Term 877

Storm control

Storm control is a network feature that limits the amount of broadcast, multicast, or unknown unicast traffic on a switch port to prevent network disruptions.

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Term 878

STP

Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) is a copper cable that wraps each twisted pair in foil or braid to block electromagnetic interference.

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Term 879

STP

STP (Spanning Tree Protocol) is a network protocol that prevents loops in Ethernet networks by creating a loop-free logical topology.

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Term 880

STP convergence

STP convergence is the process by which a network of switches using the Spanning Tree Protocol reaches a stable, loop-free topology after a change in the network.

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Term 881

Straight Tip Connector

A Straight Tip Connector, often called an ST connector, is a fiber optic cable connector that uses a twist-on bayonet-style coupling mechanism to securely attach a fiber optic cable to a device or patch panel.

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Term 882

Straight-through cable

A straight-through cable is a type of Ethernet cable where the wire arrangement is identical on both ends, used to connect different types of network devices, like a computer to a switch.

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Term 883

Stream Control Transmission Protocol

Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP) is a transport layer protocol that combines the reliability of TCP with the speed of UDP and adds the ability to send multiple independent streams of data over a single connection.

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Term 884

Subinterface

A subinterface is a virtual interface created on a single physical network interface to allow it to carry multiple VLANs or logical networks separately.

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Term 885

Subnet

A subnet is a logical subdivision of an IP network, created by partitioning a larger network address space using subnet masks.

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Term 886

Subnet mask

A subnet mask is a 32-bit number that helps a computer or network device determine which part of an IP address identifies the network and which part identifies the host device on that network.

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Term 887

Subnetting

Subnetting is the process of dividing a larger IP network into smaller, more manageable subnetworks (subnets) to improve performance, security, and efficient use of IP addresses.

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Term 888

Subscriber Connector

A Subscriber Connector (SC) is a fiber optic cable connector known for its push-pull coupling mechanism and square shape, commonly used in data centers and telecommunications for single-mode and multimode fiber connections.

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Term 889

Successor

In EIGRP, a successor is the primary next-hop router chosen to forward packets to a destination network, determined by having the highest feasibility and lowest metric.

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Term 890

Sustainability

Sustainability in IT refers to designing, operating, and disposing of technology systems in a way that minimizes environmental impact and promotes long-term resource efficiency.

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Term 891

Sustainability pillar

The Sustainability pillar is a framework within cloud architecture that focuses on minimizing environmental impact, reducing energy consumption, and optimizing resource usage across IT operations.

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Term 892

SVI

A Switch Virtual Interface (SVI) is a logical, software-based interface on a multilayer switch that provides Layer 3 routing capabilities for a VLAN, allowing devices in different VLANs to communicate without an external router.

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Term 893

Switch

A switch is a networking device that connects devices on a local area network and uses MAC addresses to forward data only to the intended recipient.

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Term 894

Switch Virtual Interface

A logical interface on a network switch that allows it to be managed and communicate with other devices using IP addresses.

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Term 895

Switched Port Analyzer

A Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN) is a feature on network switches that copies traffic from one or more ports to a monitoring port for analysis.

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Term 896

Switched Virtual Interface

A virtual interface on a Layer 3 switch that allows that switch to route traffic between VLANs without needing a separate router.

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Term 897

Switchport

A switchport is a physical or virtual interface on a network switch that connects devices like computers, printers, or other switches to a local area network.

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Term 898

Symmetric encryption

Symmetric encryption is a cryptographic method where the same secret key is used to both encrypt and decrypt data, ensuring confidentiality between two parties.

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Term 899

Synchronization

Synchronization is the process of making sure two or more systems, devices, or pieces of data stay exactly matched and up-to-date with each other.

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Term 900

Syslog

Syslog is a standard protocol used to send and store log messages from network devices and servers to a central logging server for monitoring and troubleshooting.

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