Network Definitions Flashcards

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Extranet

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An organizations private network granting both clients and employees access

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Intranet

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An organizations private network granting only employees access

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Clients

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Rely on server for resources. Do not provide resources

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Fat clients

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Run own applications and use local storage. Little use of network services.

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Thin client

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Low specifications and run on server

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Server

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A computer with more memory (RAM), larger hard drive that provides shared resources like files, email, printer and Internet

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File Server

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  • Manages data
  • Control access to services
  • Provides users access
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Exchange server

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Handle emails

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Proxy server

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Handles internet connection

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Print server

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Controls networked printers

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Peers

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Provide and use shared resources

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SOHO

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Small office home office

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Network security

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Policies that ensure security

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Switch

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Connect computers so communication can occur

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14
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Cyber-slacking

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Spend too much time on social media

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Protocol

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Set of rules governing communication

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Cap

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Amount of data the ISP gives each person a month

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Electronic Communication (E-Communication)

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All forms of communication using electronic devices

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E-mail

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Composing, sending and receiving messages over the Internet

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IM (Instant Messaging)

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Online, text-based messaging between two or more people

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ISP (Internet Service Provider)

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Company that has permanent fast internet connection and sells it to individuals

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ISP-based email

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Email provided by the ISP that you can access using a desktop application

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Messaging

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Exchange of brief typed messages that can contain images, videos and sound

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Online chat

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Application allowing two or more people to chat over the internet by typing

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Social networking site
Where individuals can post their likes, dislikes and interests etc
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Video conferencing
Hold conversation between two or more people using audio and video
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Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
Technology allowing you to make calls over the internet
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Web-based email
Allows you to access your email from anywhere through a web browser