Tag: IP address management
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IP Stack : Private IP
Private IP addresses are an essential component of the Internet Protocol (IP) stack, enabling secure and efficient communication within local networks. These addresses are reserved for internal use in private networks, such as homes, offices, and data centers, and are not routable over the public internet. The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) has designated specific…
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IP stack : CIDR
Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) is a modern addressing scheme used in the Internet Protocol (IP) stack to optimize the allocation of IP addresses and improve routing efficiency. Introduced in 1993, CIDR replaced the traditional class-based addressing system (Class A, B, C, etc.) by allowing for more flexible and efficient use of IP address space. It…