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Step-by-Step Guide to Downloading the UBUNTU ISO Step 1: Head to the Official Ubuntu Website Open your web browser and navigate to: ubuntu.com/download/desktop Step 2: Choose Your Ubuntu Version LTS versions: These releases are supported for five years, meaning you get regular updates and security fixes for an extended period. They are known for their stability and are recommended for most users. Non-LTS versions: These are released every six months and offer the latest features, but their support window is shorter (typically nine months). If you like to live on the bleeding edge, these might be for you, but for a stable daily driver, LTS is usually preferred. Step 3: The Download Begins! Be patient! Grab a coffee, watch a short video, or plan what you'll do with your new Ubuntu system while it downloads. Note the download location: Your browser will usually download files to your "Downloads" folder. Make a mental note of where it's saving the file, as you'll need...

Powering the AI Revolution, Securely and Simply: Cisco and ServiceNow Join Forces The buzz around Artificial Intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Businesses across industries are recognizing its transformative potential, from boosting productivity to unlocking new levels of customer experience. However, navigating the complexities of AI adoption – particularly around security and operational efficiency – can feel like charting unknown territory. That's why the recent announcement of a strategic partnership between Cisco and ServiceNow is such significant news. These two industry giants are joining forces to simplify and secure the journey for enterprises embracing AI. From Jeetu Patel, EVP and Chief Product Officer, Cisco  “The integration of ServiceNow and Cisco AI Defense is game changing for enterprises – providing organizations with the confidence of a single source of truth for managing AI risks and compliance, even while models continuously evolve.”  “AI is unlocking new fro...

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) connections progress through a series of states during their lifetime, from establishment to data transfer and finally to termination. These states define the current condition of the TCP connection and dictate how the connection responds to events and network conditions.    Connection Establishment (Three-Way Handshake): CLOSED : This is the initial state, representing no connection. The socket is not associated with any connection. LISTEN : The server is passively waiting for incoming connection requests (SYN packets) on a specific port. This is a passive open.     SYN-SENT : The client has sent a SYN (Synchronize) packet to the server to initiate a connection and is waiting for a SYN-ACK (Synchronize-Acknowledge) response. This is an active open.     SYN-RECEIVED : The server has received a SYN packet from the client and has sent back a SYN-ACK packet. It is now waiting for an ACK (Acknowledgement) from the client to e...

Ethernet refers to an entire family of standards. Some standards define the specifics of how to send data over a particular type of cabling, and at a particular speed of data transfer. Other standards define protocols, or rules, that the Ethernet nodes must follow to be a part of an Ethernet LAN. All these Ethernet standards come from the IEEE and include the number 802.3 as the beginning part of the standard name. Ethernet supports different types of Ethernet links given its long history over the last 50 or so years. It's range starts from 10 megabits per seconds (Mbps) up to 400 gigabits per seconds (Gbps). Cable standards also differ as far as the types and length of the cables. IEEE defines Ethernet physical layer standards using a couple of naming conventions. The formal name begins with 802.3 followed by some suffix letters. The IEEE also uses more meaningful shortcut names that identify the speed, as well as a clue about whether the cabling is UTP or fibre. 10BASE-T: Operat...