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NETWORK TERMINOLOGIES


                 There are several terms related to computer network. Let us discuss some of them.

                 Server


                 A server is also called host computer. It controls the access to the hardware and software on the
                 network. It provides a centralised storage area for the programs, data and information.
                    The server that performs a specific task is called a dedicated server.

                    The server that manages the printers and documents being printed is called the print server.

                    The server that stores and provides the access to a database is called a database server.

                    The server that manages the network traffic is called a network server.

                    The server that delivers the requested web pages to our computer is called a web server.

                 Client

                 Client is a computer which depends on the server for all the resources. For example, a server might

                 store a network version of Excel program. Every client on the network can access the Excel program
                 from the server.

                 Internet

                 Internet is a global network of millions of computers and computer networks all over the world. It
                 allows us to access and share information over the network. The Internet contains billions of websites

                 that provide information.

                 Intranet

                 Intranet is private computer network that is used for sharing information, devices and other computing
                 services only within an organisation.

                 URL


                 Uniform Resource Locater is the address of a website like www.google.com and www. rediffmail.com.

                 ISP

                 Internet Service Provider is a company that provides Internet access on payment of a monthly fee.
                 Some of the ISPs are Airtel, Vi (Vodafone Idea), BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited), MTNL (Mahanagar

                 Telephone Nigam Limited.), Jio, etc.

                 IP Address

                 Internet Protocol (IP) address is an unique identification number assigned to a computer connected to
                 a network. It has two main functions: host or network interface identification and location addressing.

                 IP addresses are written and displayed in human-readable notations, such as 172.16.254.1.


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