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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 a 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 which performs a specific task is called a dedicated server.
                     The server which manages the printers and documents being printed is called the print server.
                     The server which stores and provides the access to a database is called a database server.
                     The server which manages the network traffic is called a network server.

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


                 CLIENT
                 It is a computer that depends on the server for all the resources. For example, a server might store
                 a network version of the 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 to 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

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


                 ISP

                 It stands for Internet Service Provider. It is a company that provides Internet access on payment
                 of a monthly fee. Some of the ISPs are Airtel, Idea, BSNL, (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited), MTNL
                 (Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited.), Jio, etc.


                 IP ADDRESS
                 An  Internet Protocol  (IP)  address  is a unique  identification  number assigned  to  a computer
                 connected to a network.




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