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2. A type of non-volatile memory used to store permanent data.
3. Any computer hardware or software device that requests access to a service provided by a server.
6. The technology that connects your offices, data centers, cloud applications, and cloud storage together.
7. The program a computer's microprocessor uses to start the computer system after it is powered on.
10. The unit of transmission in a link layer protocol, and consists of a link layer header followed by a packet.
12. The main component of a computer that controls how the computer operates.
13. A device that stores data on a computer
15. A private network similar to an intranet, but typically open to external parties, such as business partners, suppliers, key customers, etc.
16. A computer network that connects computers within a metropolitan area.
17. Interconnected computing devices that can exchange data and share resources with each other.
18. A set of instructions, data or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks.

1. The main circuit board that connects and controls a computer's internal components.
4. A collection of devices connected together in one physical location, such as a building, office, or home.
5. A private network contained within an enterprise that is used to securely share company information and computing resources among employees.
8. A piece of hardware that displays the video and graphics from a computer
9. A small segment of data that is sent over a network.
11. A global network of computer networks that allows devices to communicate and share information.
13. The physical equipment that allows devices to communicate on a network.
14. Short-term memory
18. A hardware device or software that processes requests sent over a network and replies to them.