A TCP/IP utility that allows a user to determine if two computers are communicating successfully with each other.
Baud
November 26, 2009 Leave a Comment
A unit of measurement for modem speed, synonymous with bits per second (bps). A 56K modem has a speed of 56,000 baud or 56,000 BPS
Top Level Domain
November 25, 2009 Leave a Comment
In the Domain Name System (DNS), the highest level of the hierarchy after the root. In a domain name, the top level domain is that part of the domain name that is furthest to the right. For example, the “com” in globalpresence.com.
Bandwidth
November 25, 2009 Leave a Comment
The amount of data you can send through a connection, usually measured in bits per second.
Domain Transfer
November 24, 2009 Leave a Comment
Changing the party who is listed as the domain name registrant. The party that takes over the domain name becomes responsible for paying a new registration fee.
Backbone
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A high-speed line (or a series of connections) that forms a major pathway within a network.
Avatar
November 23, 2009 Leave a Comment
A computer generated or online persona, used primarily in online gamming, forums and chat rooms.
Autoresponder
November 22, 2009 Leave a Comment
A feature that sends an automated reply to incoming email. For example, when customers send email to your support@yourwebsite.com address, an automatic response is e-mailed back to them.
Automated Submission
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The process of using a software or a web application to get a site listed in Search Engine and Directories
Zone File
November 17, 2009 Leave a Comment
A file that has data describing a part of the domain name space. Zone files hold the information that is needed to resolve domain names to Internet Protocol (IP) numbers