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# What Is Bandwidth?
> The maximum rate of data transfer across a network path, typically measured in bits per second (bps). Higher bandwidth allows faster data transmission and...

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## What Is Bandwidth?
What Is Bandwidth? Bandwidth the maximum rate of data transfer across a network path, typically measured in bits per second (bps). Higher bandwidth allows faster data transmission and better performance for applications.

## Why This Matters for Your Business
Insufficient bandwidth causes slow file transfers, choppy video calls, and application timeouts that frustrate employees and clients alike. As cloud adoption grows, understanding your bandwidth needs prevents bottlenecks that directly impact productivity and revenue.

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## Active Directory
A directory service developed by Microsoft for Windows domain networks. It authenticates and authorizes all users and computers, assigning and enforcing security policies, and installing or updating software across an organization.](https://griffinitgroup.com/it-glossary/active-directory) [Beginner
## Backup
A copy of data stored separately from the original, used to restore information in case of data loss, corruption, or disaster. Regular backups are essential for business continuity.](https://griffinitgroup.com/it-glossary/backup) [Advanced
## CMDB (Configuration Management Database)
A centralized repository that stores information about all significant IT assets and their relationships, providing a single source of truth for the configuration items that underpin IT service delivery.](https://griffinitgroup.com/it-glossary/cmdb) [Beginner
## Cloud Computing
The delivery of computing services—including servers, storage, databases, networking, and software—over the internet ("the cloud"). This offers faster innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale.](https://griffinitgroup.com/it-glossary/cloud-computing)

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