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Across

1. A type of server where all the physical resources are exclusively allocated to a single user or organization.

2. A network hardware device that connects multiple devices on a computer network, using packet switching to forward data to the intended destination device

3. A type of network cable commonly used to connect network devices on a Local Area Network (LAN)

4. The inclusion of duplicate components or systems to provide backup or failover protection in case of a hardware or software failure.

5. The process of inspecting packets based on their source and destination addresses, ports, and protocols, and either allowing or blocking them based on predefined rules.

6. A unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication.

7. A physical connector on a networking device used to connect network cables or devices.

8. Computer networks utilize physical cables or wires to transmit data and establish connections between devices.

9. A data structure in a networking device that maps MAC addresses to physical ports.

Down

10. A mechanism that prioritizes certain types of network traffic, ensuring higher performance for critical applications or services.

11. The process of creating virtual versions of physical computing resources, such as servers, storage devices, or network resources.

12. The distribution of network traffic across multiple devices or links to optimize resource utilization, maximize throughput, and minimize response time.

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