AI engineering glossary · Computing foundations
What is subnet?
Subnet: A logical subdivision of an IP network, defined by a network prefix or mask, that groups devices and limits how traffic spreads. Cloud networks use subnets to separate public and private resources.
Subnet: an example
The notation 10.0.1.0/24 describes a subnet of 256 addresses, of which the first 24 bits identify the network.
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Where you learn it
Subnet is part of the AI Engineering Program, which teaches it with notes, a hands-on lab and an exam. The first lesson is free.