Networks are currently one of the fastest growing and most important developments in the computer industry. Not only are more and more PCs becoming parts of networks, but networked PCs are being incorporated into larger enterprise-wide applications so that everyone in a company can access and share data. With the expanding technology of networking comes the terminology to describe it. This Dictionary of Networking provides definitions for all the terms you will encounter when dealing with networks of any type | Introduction Networks are currently one of the fastest growing and most important developments in the computer industry. Not only are more and more PCs becoming parts of networks but networked PCs are being incorporated into larger enterprise-wide applications so that everyone in a company can access and share data. With the expanding technology of networking comes the terminology to describe it. This Dictionary of Networking provides definitions for all the terms you will encounter when dealing with networks of any type. Who Should Use This Book This book is designed to meet the needs of people who work with networks communications and mobile computing systems. Whether you are networking previously unconnected computers or downsizing from a mainframe this book is for you. And if you are studying for one of the network certification exams you will find this book to be an essential reference. Network users of all levels are barraged with an almost bewildering array of terms abbreviations and acronyms in books magazine and newspaper articles advertisements and their day-to-day conversations. Jargon is a useful shorthand but it can easily become incomprehensible and unmanageable even to the most seasoned network administrator. What You ll Find in This Book Along with clear explanations of the jargon and slang associated with networking you ll find definitions of more than 3 000 networking technical terms abbreviations and acronyms. The list that follows gives you a brief overview of the topics that this book covers Acronyms and abbreviations Active Directory ActiveX Application software Cables cards and connectors Certification schemes Chips memory and adapters Communications Copyright 2000 SYBEX Inc. Alameda CA. Introduction Connectivity tools products and equipment Disks and storage media E-mail Hardware File systems Industry standards Internet organizations Internet terms and abbreviations Intranet terms and abbreviations Java Leading hardware and .
