Spamlaws Glossary

Terms that start with O

The technology and the medium used to transmit data. It may pass data long a fiber, glass or plastic wire.
Optical Fiber
It provides a method of classifying objects found in directories or names in hierarchy that reflect topology of the network
Organizational Unit
A reference model that details how messages should be forwarded amongst any two points in a network. It ensures that devices or software will successfully interact with one another.
OSI
A hierarchical algorithm used in interior gateway protocol. It uses a link-state routing system to make up the structure.
OSPF, Open Shortest Path First