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AUTHENTICATION |
The process for verifying that an
entity or object is who or what it claims to be. Examples include
confirming the source and integrity of information, such as
verifying a username and a password of a user. |
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DNS (Domain
Name System) |
A hierarchical, distributed database that
contains mappings of DNS domain names to various types of data, such as IP
addresses. DNS enables the location of computers. A computer running this
service is also known as a DNS server. |
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HTTPMail |
HTTPMail is a mail access protocol that
allows you to access your mail from the server without downloading the mail
(as is often the case with POP3). HTTPMail provides similar functionality to
IMAP, where you can access and manage messages and folders on the server. For
Hotmail\MSN, default port is 80. |
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IMAP (Internet
Message Access Protocol) |
A protocol used for receiving email
messages. This protocol is less used by ISPs. IMAP server support
creating and deleting folders. Also supports restoring deleted messages. Default port
is 143. |
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IP (Internet
Protocol) |
A 32-bit number in dotted decimal
format that represents an address. |
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ISP (Internet Service Provider)
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A company that provides individuals or
companies access to the Internet and the World Wide Web. |
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MX (Mail
Exchange) |
An MX record or
Mail exchange record is a category of data in the
DNS specifying how mail should be routed. When an email message is
sent through the Internet, the sending mail agent makes a DNS query
requesting the MX record for the recipient's domain name (the
portion of the email address following the "@"). This query returns
a list (may be empty) of host names of mail exchange servers
accepting incoming mail for that domain. |
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POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) |
A popular protocol used for receiving email
messages. This protocol is often used by ISPs. Default port
is 110. |
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PROTOCOL |
A set of rules and conventions for sending
information over a network. These rules govern the content, format, timing,
sequencing, and error control of messages exchanged among network devices. |
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REMOTE PORT |
A connection point on the
computer where you can connect and pass data into and out. |
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SERVER |
In general, a computer that provides
shared resources to network users. |
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SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) |
Client\server protocol. Used to send email
usually over the Internet. Default port
is 25. |
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SSL (Secure Socket
Layer) |
A proposed open standard for establishing a
secure communication channel to prevent interception of critical information
such as username and password. |
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STATUS BAR |
A line of information. The status bar
is located at the bottom of a window. |
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SYSTEM MENU |
A menu that contains commands you can
use to manipulate a window or close a program. You click the program
icon at the left of the title bar to open the System menu or program with
right click in the taskbar. |
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SYSTEM
TRAY |
The area on the taskbar to the right of the
taskbar buttons. The notification area displays the time and can also contain
shortcuts that provide quick access to programs, such as Volume Control and
Power Options. |
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TASKBAR |
The bar that contains the Start
button and appears by default at the bottom of the desktop. You can
click the taskbar buttons to switch between programs. |
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TOOLBAR |
A row, column, or block of on-screen
buttons or icons. When clicked, these buttons or icons activate
certain functions, or tasks, of the program. |
