Question 1

What is the difference between Mbps and MBps?

Accepted Answer

Mbps (megabits per second) measures network speed, while MBps (megabytes per second) measures data transfer rate. 1 MBps = 8 Mbps. Internet speeds are typically advertised in Mbps, while file transfers show MBps.

Question 2

What is the difference between binary and decimal byte units?

Accepted Answer

Binary units (KiB, MiB, GiB) use base 1024 (1 KiB = 1024 bytes), while decimal units (KB, MB, GB) use base 1000 (1 KB = 1000 bytes). Storage manufacturers typically use decimal, while operating systems use binary.

Question 3

How do I choose the right cloud storage provider?

Accepted Answer

Consider your use case (backup, database, video editing), required capacity, budget, and whether you need cloud, on-premise, or dedicated storage. Our Storage Advisor compares 20+ solutions including AWS S3, Azure Blob, Backblaze B2, Wasabi, and on-premise options like Synology and TrueNAS.

Question 4

What is CIDR notation in networking?

Accepted Answer

CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing) notation represents IP addresses and their network masks using a slash followed by the number of network bits. For example, 192.168.1.0/24 means the first 24 bits are the network portion, leaving 8 bits (256 addresses) for hosts.

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