Weblingo - learn common web phrases and terminology

[JPC-Greg]

Web hosting
The business of providing the storage, connectivity, and services necessary to serve files for a website.

Shared hosting
Hosting option whereby several client websites are housed on and share the resources of a web server.

Semi-Dedicated hosting
Similar to shared hosting but we limit the machines to a fraction of the users which reduces risk to the users, provides more resources, and generally more stability. aka, less people to mess things up.

Reseller hosting
We provision a server with added software and permissions that allow you to resell the space you have in any fashion you want. You can create your own hosting accounts from this type of account.

VPS hosting
A very powerful server or cluster of servers, defined as a node, are configured with special software that enables us to create mini dedicated servers out of this one node. If you need root access, dedicated server power, but without the cost, this is the option for you.

Dedicated Server
Your own private and dedicated machine to use as you see fit. One computer with specially configured hardware and often custom software.

Colocation hosting
This is where you send us the equipment you wish to use and we set it up in our space. This enables you to usually save on hardware while still enjoying the benefits of a secure and reliable environment with high speed connections, redundant power, and excellent cooling.

What is a domain name?
Domain names, such as www.jaguarpc.com, are easier to remember, so DNS servers associate each IP address with a domain. When you point your browser toward www.jaguarpc.com, your browser takes you to the corresponding IP address.
There are different levels of domains. Examples of the various levels are as follows:
Top-level (TLD) - .com, .net, .org, .edu, .gov
example: www.jaguarpc.com

What is an I.P. address?
Internet Protocol Address, a number used to uniquely identify a computer or device on an internal network or the Internet by TCP/IP. It consists of a series of four numbers separated by dots (for example 123.123.123.1).

What is a URL?
A URL is a web address such as http://www.jaguarpc.com.

What is a browser?
A web browser is a program that displays web files on your monitor. When you "surf the net," you start by opening a browser window, then pointing the browser at a website. examples: Mozilla, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Netscape

What is SSL?
Secured Sockets Layer, a protocol enabling encrypted, authenticated communication over the Internet

What is FTP?
It stands for File Transfer Protocal . Its a method of using a FTP program to log on to another computer to copy files. When you log on you enter your username and password to access to all your files.

What is Anonymous FTP?
A method of using the FTP program to log on to another computer to copy files, even though you don't have an account on the other computer. When you log on, you enter anonymous as the username and your address as the password, and you get access to publicly available files.

When a host refers to a Backbone, what do they mean?
You know, that thing that runs down your back and most people lack. Ok seriously; A high-speed cable, telephone line, fiber cable or series of connections that forms a major pathway within a network such as a T-3, OC-12, or Gig-E line.

What is bandwidth?
The amount of data that can be transferred through an connection in a given amount of time..

Terms of Service or Acceptable Use Policy
A set of rules describing which sorts of activities are permitted during the use of a network, server, web site, e-mail or newsgroup.

A contract between you and your provider (us, JaguarPC in this case) decribing methods we use to bill for services, provide services, are responsibilities and yours.

What is a Bit?
The smallest unit of measure for computer data. Bits can be turned on or off and are used in various combinations to represent different kinds of information. A bit is a binary digit, taking a value of either 0 or 1. For example, the number 00110101 is 8 bits long.

What is a Byte, Kilobyte, Megabyte, etc etc?
8 bits = 1 byte
1024 Bytes = 1 Kilobyte
1024 Kilobytes = 1 Megabyte
1024 Megabytes = 1 Gigabyte
1024 Gigabytes = 1 Terabyte
1024 Terabytes = 1 Petabyte
1024 Petabytes = 1 Exabyte
1024 Exabytes = 1 Zettabyte
1024 Zettabyte = 1 Yottabyte
1024 Yottabyte = 1 Brontobyte

Just a little fyi, JaguarPC measures and maintains data in its backups currently measured in Petabytes.