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What is the principle of Net Neutrality?
What is the principle of Net Neutrality?
OSTEP and CIAIT are supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.
OSTEP and CIAIT are supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.
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What is DevOps?
What is DevOps?
Integrated Development and Operations
The Data Lake is used for _______________ analytics.
The Data Lake is used for _______________ analytics.
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Match the following technologies with their descriptions:
Match the following technologies with their descriptions:
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What is the term for a cloud service that provides pizza?
What is the term for a cloud service that provides pizza?
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The Centre for Innovation in AI Technology (CIAIT) is a research centre supported by NSERC.
The Centre for Innovation in AI Technology (CIAIT) is a research centre supported by NSERC.
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What is the term for a network that stores and distributes content at edge locations?
What is the term for a network that stores and distributes content at edge locations?
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What is the definition of a Network?
What is the definition of a Network?
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The Internet is a network of peer networks.
The Internet is a network of peer networks.
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What is the main purpose of a VPN?
What is the main purpose of a VPN?
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The Internet was made possible by the development of open standards such as _______________ , HTTP, and HTML.
The Internet was made possible by the development of open standards such as _______________ , HTTP, and HTML.
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Match the following types of networks with their descriptions:
Match the following types of networks with their descriptions:
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What is the term for the concept that all packets are created equal on the Internet?
What is the term for the concept that all packets are created equal on the Internet?
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What is the role of a Tier 1 ISP?
What is the role of a Tier 1 ISP?
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IXPs are used for peering and transit between ISPs.
IXPs are used for peering and transit between ISPs.
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What is IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) used for?
What is IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) used for?
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Cloud Computing allows for scalability and elasticity.
Cloud Computing allows for scalability and elasticity.
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What is PaaS (Platform as a Service) used for?
What is PaaS (Platform as a Service) used for?
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Cloud Computing - ___________ as a Service provides hosted software development stacks to create web applications.
Cloud Computing - ___________ as a Service provides hosted software development stacks to create web applications.
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Match the following cloud computing services with their descriptions:
Match the following cloud computing services with their descriptions:
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Google Compute Engine (GCP) is an example of IaaS.
Google Compute Engine (GCP) is an example of IaaS.
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What is the main advantage of using Cloud Computing?
What is the main advantage of using Cloud Computing?
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What is an analogy used to explain Cloud Computing Services?
What is an analogy used to explain Cloud Computing Services?
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What is the primary usage of JavaScript?
What is the primary usage of JavaScript?
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Cloud Computing is only used for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
Cloud Computing is only used for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
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What is the term for a company that provides access to the internet?
What is the term for a company that provides access to the internet?
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The top website in terms of monthly traffic is _______________________, with 83.9 billion visits.
The top website in terms of monthly traffic is _______________________, with 83.9 billion visits.
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Match the following websites with their categories:
Match the following websites with their categories:
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What is the primary function of a Content Delivery Network (CDN)?
What is the primary function of a Content Delivery Network (CDN)?
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True or False: Internet Service Providers (ISPs) connect end users to the Internet at Tier 1 level.
True or False: Internet Service Providers (ISPs) connect end users to the Internet at Tier 1 level.
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What is the main role of App Platforms and Stacks?
What is the main role of App Platforms and Stacks?
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Reverse Proxy/CDN providers, such as _______________________, provide networks to cache content and protect from attack.
Reverse Proxy/CDN providers, such as _______________________, provide networks to cache content and protect from attack.
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Match the following entities with their primary function:
Match the following entities with their primary function:
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True or False: Recursive DNS providers cache information to resolve end users' DNS queries quickly.
True or False: Recursive DNS providers cache information to resolve end users' DNS queries quickly.
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What is the primary function of Registrars?
What is the primary function of Registrars?
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What is the primary function of Internet Service Providers (ISPs)?
What is the primary function of Internet Service Providers (ISPs)?
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What is the primary function of App Platforms and Stacks?
What is the primary function of App Platforms and Stacks?
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Cloud Computing is only used for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
Cloud Computing is only used for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
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What is the primary function of Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)?
What is the primary function of Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)?
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The top website in terms of monthly traffic is _______________________, with 83.9 billion visits.
The top website in terms of monthly traffic is _______________________, with 83.9 billion visits.
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What is the primary function of Internet Service Providers (ISPs)?
What is the primary function of Internet Service Providers (ISPs)?
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True or False: Internet Service Providers (ISPs) connect end users to the Internet at Tier 1 level.
True or False: Internet Service Providers (ISPs) connect end users to the Internet at Tier 1 level.
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Match the following entities with their primary function:
Match the following entities with their primary function:
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What is the primary function of Registrars?
What is the primary function of Registrars?
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What is the primary function of App Platforms and Stacks?
What is the primary function of App Platforms and Stacks?
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Internet Service Providers (ISPs) connect end users to the Internet at Tier 1 level.
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) connect end users to the Internet at Tier 1 level.
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What is the primary function of Recursive DNS providers?
What is the primary function of Recursive DNS providers?
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Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) provide networks to ______________________ content and protect from attack.
Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) provide networks to ______________________ content and protect from attack.
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Match the following entities with their primary function:
Match the following entities with their primary function:
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What is the primary function of Internet Exchange Points (IXPs)?
What is the primary function of Internet Exchange Points (IXPs)?
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Tier 1 ISPs connect end users to the Internet.
Tier 1 ISPs connect end users to the Internet.
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What is the primary function of Authoritative & Root DNS?
What is the primary function of Authoritative & Root DNS?
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What type of network connects computers together for the purpose of sharing resources?
What type of network connects computers together for the purpose of sharing resources?
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The Internet is a single network.
The Internet is a single network.
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What is the main purpose of an Internet Exchange Point (IXP)?
What is the main purpose of an Internet Exchange Point (IXP)?
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The _______________________ protocol is an open standard used on the Internet.
The _______________________ protocol is an open standard used on the Internet.
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Match the following types of networks with their descriptions:
Match the following types of networks with their descriptions:
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What is the role of a Tier 1 ISP?
What is the role of a Tier 1 ISP?
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What is the primary function of an Internet Service Provider (ISP)?
What is the primary function of an Internet Service Provider (ISP)?
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Open standards, such as TCP/IP, HTTP, and HTML, contributed to the success of the Internet.
Open standards, such as TCP/IP, HTTP, and HTML, contributed to the success of the Internet.
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What is the primary function of Internet Service Providers (ISPs)?
What is the primary function of Internet Service Providers (ISPs)?
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True or False: Cloud Computing is only used for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
True or False: Cloud Computing is only used for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
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What is the main advantage of using Cloud Computing?
What is the main advantage of using Cloud Computing?
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The top website in terms of monthly traffic is _______________________, with 83.9 billion visits.
The top website in terms of monthly traffic is _______________________, with 83.9 billion visits.
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Match the following cloud computing services with their descriptions:
Match the following cloud computing services with their descriptions:
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What is the primary function of Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)?
What is the primary function of Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)?
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True or False: Recursive DNS providers cache information to resolve end users' DNS queries quickly.
True or False: Recursive DNS providers cache information to resolve end users' DNS queries quickly.
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What is Software as a Service (SaaS)?
What is Software as a Service (SaaS)?
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Peer-to-peer (P2P) networks require a central server.
Peer-to-peer (P2P) networks require a central server.
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What is the advantage of using Peer-to-peer (P2P) networks?
What is the advantage of using Peer-to-peer (P2P) networks?
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Blockchain addresses the issues of ______________________ in Peer-to-peer (P2P) networks.
Blockchain addresses the issues of ______________________ in Peer-to-peer (P2P) networks.
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What is an example of a SaaS for the front-office?
What is an example of a SaaS for the front-office?
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Match the following with their descriptions:
Match the following with their descriptions:
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Cloud Computing allows for scalability and elasticity.
Cloud Computing allows for scalability and elasticity.
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What is the impact of technology on space and time?
What is the impact of technology on space and time?
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What is the primary benefit of using Cloud Computing?
What is the primary benefit of using Cloud Computing?
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Cloud Computing is only used for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
Cloud Computing is only used for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
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What is the primary function of a Content Delivery Network (CDN)?
What is the primary function of a Content Delivery Network (CDN)?
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Cloud Computing provides _______________ as a Service, which provides hosted software development stacks to create web applications.
Cloud Computing provides _______________ as a Service, which provides hosted software development stacks to create web applications.
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What is the term for a company that provides access to the internet?
What is the term for a company that provides access to the internet?
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Internet Service Providers (ISPs) connect end users to the Internet at Tier 1 level.
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) connect end users to the Internet at Tier 1 level.
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Match the following cloud computing services with their descriptions:
Match the following cloud computing services with their descriptions:
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What is the primary function of an Internet Service Provider (ISP)?
What is the primary function of an Internet Service Provider (ISP)?
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Study Notes
Internet Infrastructure
- The Internet is made up of Tier 1 & 2 Internet Exchanges (IXPs), which connect through the oceans and facilitate peering and transit between networks.
- Rooftop infrastructure includes cooling towers, diesel generators, chillers, and condensers.
- Key players in the Internet ecosystem include browsers, search engines, content creators, app platforms, hosts, ISPs, transit providers, reverse proxies, and recursive DNS providers.
Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
- ISPs (e.g., Teksavvy, Bell, Rogers) connect end-users to the Internet, providing infrastructure for the last mile.
- Transit providers connect end-users to the rest of the Internet.
Cloud Computing
- Cloud computing provides scalable and elastic infrastructure, platforms, and software as a service.
- IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) provides servers, storage, and networking services.
- PaaS (Platform as a Service) provides hosted software development stacks for creating web applications.
- SaaS (Software as a Service) provides end-user applications.
Computer Networks
- Types of computer networks include WAN (Wide Area Network), Intranet, LAN (Local Area Network), VPN (Virtual Private Network), and MAN (Metropolitan Area Network).
- Networks are connected for the purpose of sharing resources.
Internet Exchange Points (IXPs)
- IXPs are points where Tier 1 and 2 networks connect for peering and transit.
- Examples of IXPs include 151 Front St W, 905 King St W, and 45 Parliament St.
Success of the Internet
- Open standards (TCP/IP, HTTP, HTML, WWW browser) and open source (GNU/Linux, Apache Web Server) contributed to the Internet's success.
- World-wide networking, affordable bandwidth, decentralized infrastructure, and innovation by competition also contributed to its growth.
Net Neutrality
- Net neutrality is the principle of an open and neutral Internet, where Internet providers do not favor some applications and services over others.
Internet Infrastructure
- Cooling towers, diesel generators, chillers, and condensers are used to support Tier 1 & 2 Internet Exchanges and IXPs connected through the oceans.
- The Internet is brought to you by browsers, search engines, content creators, app platforms, hosts, ISPs, transit providers, reverse proxy/CDN, recursive DNS providers, authoritative & root DNS, and registrars.
Internet Ecosystem
- Browsers (e.g. Firefox, Chrome) process JavaScript and render Internet content into a consumable form for end-users.
- Search engines (e.g. Startpage, DuckDuckGo, Google, Bing) help you discover online content.
- Content creators author the content you see online.
- App platforms and stacks (e.g. Facebook, Shopify, Wordpress, Drupal, LAMP, ASP.NET) provide content deployment and development.
- Hosts (e.g. matrix, Amazon Web Services, WHC.ca, Rackspace) provide infrastructure where the platforms live.
- ISPs (e.g. Teksavvy, Bell, Rogers) connect end-users to the Internet (Tier 3).
- Transit providers connect you from the last mile (Tier 3 ISPs) to the rest of the Internet (Tier 2 & 1).
- Reverse proxy/CDN (e.g. Akamai, Cloudflare, AWS) provide networks to cache content and protect from attacks.
- Recursive DNS providers (e.g. CIRA, Quad9, OpenDNS) cache info to resolve end-users' DNS queries quickly.
- Authoritative & root DNS (e.g. Dyn, Cloudflare) are the official reference of domains, names, and related IP addresses.
Networking
- A network is a set of computers connected together for the purpose of sharing resources.
- The Internet is a network of peer networks.
- WAN = Wide Area Network, e.g. public Internet.
- Intranet = inside a private network.PCs, BYOD, servers for file + print + storage + data sharing.
- LAN = high-speed Local Area Network for an Intranet.
- VPN = Virtual Private Network – remote connection to a private intranet across a public network via IP tunnelling.
- MAN = Metropolitan Area Network, e.g. TTC subway station WiFi is on a MAN from BAI Communications.
Tier 1/2 IXP & Tier 3 ISP
- Tier 1/2 IXP (Internet Exchange Point) – peering and transit.
- Tier 3 ISP (Internet Service Provider) – connecting end-users to the Internet.
Cloud Computing
- Cloud Computing: IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
- IaaS: Infrastructure as a Service provides servers, and/or secondary storage, and/or networking services (e.g. AWS, Google Compute Engine).
- PaaS: Platform as a Service provides hosted software development stacks to create web applications (e.g. Windows Azure, Google App Engine).
- SaaS: Software as a Service is an application delivered over a network/Internet (e.g. SalesForce CRM, Google Apps, Microsoft Office 365).
Computer Networks & Internet
- Open Standards: TCP/IP, HTTP, HTML, WWW browser (Sir Tim Berners-Lee, 1990; Marc Andreessen, 1993; W3C, 1994).
- Open Source: GNU/Linux, Apache Web Server.
- World-wide networking from glass fibre & telecom goldrush.
- Affordable bandwidth: speed + capacity grows for the same $.
- Decentralized, cooperative infrastructure, e.g. peering.
- Growth by cooperation. Innovation by competition. Net neutrality: all packets are created equal.
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