What is the DMZ in networking? Is it all about having Firewall to isolate servers, data, or users from the outside boundary of the network?
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DMZ is a Demilitarized Zone.
This is usually a subnet which bypasses the firewall, and allows direct connection to the internet. This is used when outside applications need to access a server, or another device inside an intranet.
The purpos of this is so that in the event of a security breech, an attacker can only access devices in the DMZ, and nothing else on the same intranet.
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2I up voted your answer because its helpful but I also voted to close this question because it doesn't belong here – Hanky Panky Nov 04 '13 at 06:44
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2I also voted to close, but figured I could still help the OP before it got shut down. :D – Matt Clark Nov 04 '13 at 06:45