In information technology and network engineering, the process of finding and determining the path for data packets through a network. It ensures that information gets from a sender to the correct recipient.
example
Der Router ist für das korrekte Routing der Datenpakete in unserem Heimnetzwerk verantwortlich.
The router is responsible for the correct routing of the data packets in our home network.
Usage tips
Origin of the word
'Routing' is an English loanword from information technology. Like many English verbs ending in '-ing', it is used in German as a neuter noun with the article 'das'.
EXAMPLE
Das Routing der Anfragen wird durch einen speziellen Server optimiert.
The routing of the requests is optimized by a special server.
Register: technical language
This word belongs to the technical language of IT and network engineering. In normal everyday life, it is rarely used unless you are talking about technical topics such as home networks or internet connections.
EXAMPLE
Für die Prüfung musste ich die Grundlagen des dynamischen Routings lernen.
For the exam, I had to learn the basics of dynamic routing.
Typical collocations
Common verbs used with 'Routing' are 'konfigurieren' (to configure), 'optimieren' (to optimize), or 'übernehmen' (to take over/handle). It often describes a function or task within a system.
EXAMPLE
Ein Techniker muss das Routing im Netzwerk neu konfigurieren.
A technician has to reconfigure the routing in the network.
Compare with
near_synonym · confusable
Routing vs Weiterleitung
forwarding
'die Weiterleitung' and 'das Routing' both have to do with the path that data or messages take to reach a recipient. 'Weiterleitung' is more general: a message, a call, or data is sent on to another address or person. 'Routing' is a technical term from network engineering. It is about which path data packets take through a network. The words can be confused because routing also involves forwarding data. When talking about emails, calls, or simple office processes, 'Weiterleitung' fits. When the topic is networks, routers, and data paths, 'Routing' is more precise.
Routing
Nach der Änderung im Netzwerk hat das Routing wieder richtig funktioniert.
After the change in the network, the routing worked properly again.
Weiterleitung
Die Weiterleitung der Nachricht an meine neue E-Mail-Adresse ist aktiviert.
Forwarding the message to my new email address is enabled.