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    What causes high CPU usage on routers performing deep packet inspection?

    Asked on Sunday, Nov 09, 2025

    High CPU usage on routers performing deep packet inspection (DPI) is often caused by the resource-intensive nature of analyzing and processing each packet's payload to identify patterns, threats, or c…

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    How can packet captures reveal hidden latency sources in multi-hop paths?

    Asked on Saturday, Nov 08, 2025

    Packet captures are a powerful tool for identifying hidden latency sources in multi-hop paths by analyzing the timing and sequence of packets as they traverse each hop. By capturing packets at multipl…

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    What factors determine the effectiveness of IDS/IPS detection in noisy networks?

    Asked on Friday, Nov 07, 2025

    The effectiveness of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) in noisy networks is determined by several factors, including the accuracy of signature databases, the abi…

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    How does VXLAN enable scalable network segmentation in modern data centers?

    Asked on Thursday, Nov 06, 2025

    VXLAN (Virtual Extensible LAN) enables scalable network segmentation in modern data centers by using a Layer 3 overlay network to extend Layer 2 segments across a Layer 3 infrastructure. This allows f…

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