key words 2.4 and 2.3 Flashcards
application server?
Software that handles scripting and programming on the server for a website.
what is bandwidth
Bandwidth measures the amount of data that can transfer over an internet connection in a given period of time.
client
the computer on a network that request data from a server.
data
unit of information
domain
An area of control or management,
file server
a device which controls access to separately stored files, as part of a multi-user system.
firewall
A type of software or hardware that stops unauthorised access to the network. A firewall is a piece of software usually included as a utility within an operating system.
hacking
Gaining unauthorised access to data in a computer.
hardware
The physical parts of a computer system, eg a graphics card, hard disk drive or CD drive.
host
A server that stores files for other computers to access.
internet
A global network connecting millions of computers.
mail server
A server on a network that provides email facilities.
malware
Software that is designed to cause harm or damage to a computer.
media server
A server on a network that stores media files and streams them to connected devices.
internet
A group of interconnected computers/devices.
