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Network Terminology


                 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.                                   COMPUTER NETWORKING

                 • The server that manages the printers and documents being printed is called the print
                   server.
                 • The server that stores and provides 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.               19


                  Client

                 Client is a computer which depends on the server for specific resources. For example, a
                 server might store a network version of an 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

                 A computer network that is used for sharing information, devices and other computing

                 services only within an organisation is called Intranet.

                  URL

                 URL  stands  for  Uniform Resource Locator.  It is  the  address of  a  website,  such  as

                 www.google.com, www.rediffmail.com, and many more.

                  ISP

                 ISP stands for Internet Service Provider. It is a company that provides Internet access
                 on a monthly fee basis. Some of the ISPs are Airtel, Vi (Vodafone Idea), Bharat Sanchar

                 Nigam Limited (BSNL), Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), Jio, etc.
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