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Glossary
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A repeater for connecting multiple networks. A router determines the
optimum path (route) for forwarding received data, and provides control over
a higher level of processing than a device such as a hub. A router is used in
constructing medium- to large-scale networks.
Server
A computer that provides many types of services to computers attached to it.
Examples include file servers, Web servers, and data servers.
Service
A task (sometimes known as a process) or application that resides in the
system and runs in the background. Also referred to as a daemon or driver.
Subnet mask
A number that is used for dividing IP addresses used on a TCP/IP network
into network numbers and host numbers. This method is used to allow
different networks that are connected through a router to recognize that they
are different networks.
TCP/IP protocol
Generally used to refer to the established set of means and procedures by
which devices connected to a TCP/IP network communicate with one
another. TCP/IP is the most widely used of the various protocols, and is also
used on the Internet.
Volume set
Volume set is a single logical device. It is organized in a RAID level with one
or more physical drives. A volume set must be created either on an existing
RAID set or on a group of available individual drives.
Web server
A server machine that distributes data for viewing over the Web, or the
service provided by such a machine. Also referred to as a WWW (World
Wide Web) server.
Windows network
A network built from machines that use a Microsoft® operating system. Uses
a protocol called NetBEUI.
Windows Administrative tools
A collection of Windows tools (Component Services, Computer
Management,
