7.GLOSSARY OF TERMS
10BaseT
100BaseT
1000BaseT
Access Protocol
Access Rights
Access Time
AFP
Anonymous User
Appliance class Server
Application
Application Launcher
Authentication
Backup Browser
BOOTP
Broadcast
Broadcast Address
Browse List
Browser
Cache
A version of Ethernet in which workstations are attached by twisted pair cable, the traditional cables used for telephone lines. 10BaseT uses star formation and transmits at 10 megabytes per second (Mbps).
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A communication methodology that facilitates the transfer of data to and from a networked computer resource.
A privilege assigned to a user by the
The amount of time it takes for a storage peripheral to transfer data to the computer.
AppleTalk Filing Protocol - An AppleTalk client/server protocol.
An FTP client who logs in to a
A special purpose network device designed to perform a specific task. This specialized server has an
A program that performs a specific function, e.g., a spreadsheet application, or a word processing application.
A program that automatically starts up or opens an application.
The verification of the identity of a user as a security measure. Passwords area form of authentication. A user can be authenticated by the Windows Domain, if network integration has been established, or by
A computer in a domain or NT group assigned by the Master Browser to maintain a copy of the browse list. This copy can be used to rebuild the browse list if the Master Browser goes down. The Master Browser maintains one backup browser for every 32 NT workstation hosts, or every 16 Windows hosts in a workgroup or NT Domain.
Bootstrap Protocol - A method of automatically assigning IP addresses. BOOTP works in much the same way as DHCP, but does not have the range of features of DHCP.
A transmission sent to many unspecified receivers at a time. (A broadcast is sent to everyone who has the equipment to receive it.) On an Ethernet, a broadcast packet is one which is transmitted to all hosts on the network
A central address which will forward any messages sent to it to all user addresses on a network.
A list of the hosts and domains available on a Windows network. The browse list allows Windows to present other hosts offering network services through a
A program that provides the interface to the World Wide Web. It interprets hypertext links and makes it possible for you to view Web sites and navigate from one Internet node to another. The most popular browsers are those produced by Netscape and Microsoft.
A place that stores information where you can get to it fast.
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