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Web Hosting Terms and Their Definitions:
Hyperlink
HTML relies on hyperlink tags to link one web page to another. It effectively redirects a user to another part of the website or another website. It is shortened and commonly referred to as a 'link'.
Image Map
An image map is related to hyperlinks in that it allows further web navigation. It is a clickable image that has different areas to take a user elsewhere on the web. Each area redirects to another part of the same site or a different one.
IMAP
An Internet Message Access Protocol defines how a client email program can access messages stored on an individual email server. It allows all of the usually email server features. For example, IMAP encompasses the creation and erasing of messages, the reassigning of individual mailboxes, and the retrieval of new messages. It has been widely used since its creation at Stanford in 1986.
InterNIC
InterNic is the organization that registers, controls and establishes new domain names.
Intranet
A private network that controls communication and Internet access within one particular company. Computers and users must be registered and authorised before accessing the Intranet. The privacy element is the only thing that separates the an Intranet from the Internet. The services and protocols provided by both are identical.
IP
IP, meaning Internet Protocol, is the Internet's most common networking protocol because it allows for the linking of computers via the Internet.
IP Address
An Internet Protocol Address is a unique number or code assigned to every device capable of accessing the Internet. It allows identification of the individual device and is composed of a group of numbers between 0 and 255. It appears as 240.99.155.213, for example.
Java
Created by Sun Microsystems, Java is a programming language that is secure, platform-independent, object-oriented and compact. It is similar to C++ and was designed specifically for web application. It is used for writing browser applets and independent programs.
JavaScript
This is a straightforward programming language that can be used alongside HTML to validate data and create an interactive experience. It is not the same language as Java but is supported by most browsers.
JPEG
A JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is a popular image format widely used on the Internet. The image is compressed to save space, but this form does encourage degradation of the image through loss of data.
JSP
Java Server Pages are a combination of Java server-side programs and HTML provided by the technology of Java Servlet. The common extension for such images and pages is .jsp.
Kbps
This stands for Kilobits per second. 1Kbps is equal to 1024bps.
Kilobyte (Kb)
A Kilobyte is worth 1024 bytes.
LAN
A Local Area Network is comprised of a number of devices, including elements such as computers and printers, which are grouped together in a specific and small area. They provide extremely fast connection to the Internet and are usually confined to one building or department.
Linux
Developed by Linus Torvalds, Linux is a free operating system that is similar to Unix. It is very popular and is often employed as an operating system by various hosting companies.
MBps
Used to denote Megabytes (MB) per second. 1 MB is equal to 1,048,576 bytes.
Mbps
Used to denote Megabits (Mb) per second. 1Mb is equal to 1,048,576 bits.
Megabyte (MB)
1MB is worth 1024 Kilobytes, which in turn is equal to 1,048,576 bytes.
MHz
Used to denote Megahertz. 1MHz is equal to 1,000,000 Hertz.
Hyperlink
HTML relies on hyperlink tags to link one web page to another. It effectively redirects a user to another part of the website or another website. It is shortened and commonly referred to as a 'link'.
Image Map
An image map is related to hyperlinks in that it allows further web navigation. It is a clickable image that has different areas to take a user elsewhere on the web. Each area redirects to another part of the same site or a different one.
IMAP
An Internet Message Access Protocol defines how a client email program can access messages stored on an individual email server. It allows all of the usually email server features. For example, IMAP encompasses the creation and erasing of messages, the reassigning of individual mailboxes, and the retrieval of new messages. It has been widely used since its creation at Stanford in 1986.
InterNIC
InterNic is the organization that registers, controls and establishes new domain names.
Intranet
A private network that controls communication and Internet access within one particular company. Computers and users must be registered and authorised before accessing the Intranet. The privacy element is the only thing that separates the an Intranet from the Internet. The services and protocols provided by both are identical.
IP
IP, meaning Internet Protocol, is the Internet's most common networking protocol because it allows for the linking of computers via the Internet.
IP Address
An Internet Protocol Address is a unique number or code assigned to every device capable of accessing the Internet. It allows identification of the individual device and is composed of a group of numbers between 0 and 255. It appears as 240.99.155.213, for example.
Java
Created by Sun Microsystems, Java is a programming language that is secure, platform-independent, object-oriented and compact. It is similar to C++ and was designed specifically for web application. It is used for writing browser applets and independent programs.
JavaScript
This is a straightforward programming language that can be used alongside HTML to validate data and create an interactive experience. It is not the same language as Java but is supported by most browsers.
JPEG
A JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is a popular image format widely used on the Internet. The image is compressed to save space, but this form does encourage degradation of the image through loss of data.
JSP
Java Server Pages are a combination of Java server-side programs and HTML provided by the technology of Java Servlet. The common extension for such images and pages is .jsp.
Kbps
This stands for Kilobits per second. 1Kbps is equal to 1024bps.
Kilobyte (Kb)
A Kilobyte is worth 1024 bytes.
LAN
A Local Area Network is comprised of a number of devices, including elements such as computers and printers, which are grouped together in a specific and small area. They provide extremely fast connection to the Internet and are usually confined to one building or department.
Linux
Developed by Linus Torvalds, Linux is a free operating system that is similar to Unix. It is very popular and is often employed as an operating system by various hosting companies.
MBps
Used to denote Megabytes (MB) per second. 1 MB is equal to 1,048,576 bytes.
Mbps
Used to denote Megabits (Mb) per second. 1Mb is equal to 1,048,576 bits.
Megabyte (MB)
1MB is worth 1024 Kilobytes, which in turn is equal to 1,048,576 bytes.
MHz
Used to denote Megahertz. 1MHz is equal to 1,000,000 Hertz.
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