Terms Relating to Web Hosting (Series U, V, W) UDP – User Data gram Protocol. UDP is a stateless protocol in that UDP makes no provision for acknowledgment of packets…
Terms Relating to Web Hosting (Series U, V, W) UDP – User Data gram Protocol. UDP is a stateless protocol in that UDP makes no provision for acknowledgment of packets…
Terms Relating to Web Hosting (Series S, T) SLP – Serial Line Internet Protocol. A standard protocol used to establish connections over dial-ups. SSL – Secure Socket layer. A method…
Packet Switching – This term refers to the data from one computer sent to another broken up into packets and sent along the best routes. Parts of the original data…
LAN – Local Area Network. A network of computers within a limited area eg building. Modem – MOdulator and DEModulator. This device often used to transmit data over networks and…
Gateway – A connection between two or more networks. The connection may be between physical networks, logical networks, or network services. Host – This term is often referred to as…
Introduction: Understanding web hosting terminology is key for both beginners and professionals. In this part of our glossary series, we’ll cover essential concepts starting with “F” helping you understand commonly…
Introduction If you’re diving into the world of web hosting terminology, knowing the right terms can make all the difference. In this part of our glossary series, we’ll explore key…
DNS – Domain Name Server. Each machine on the Internet must have a unique IP address or link to one. The Internet stores addresses of servers or hosts as IP…
CAN – Campus Area Network. A network linking up campus buildings to each other and with external networks like the Internet. CGI – Common Gateway Interface. A set of guidelines…
Bandwidth – The amount of data transfer available at one time. Bit – The smallest unit of information in a computer either represents the state “on” or “off”, or 1…