- Dedicated Server = A machine whose primary role is to "serve" out information or act as a central repository for data to users on a network. Most commonly an NT box. - Disaster Recovery = A plan for recovering your data after it has been lost, stolen, or damaged. The most common tool is a tape backup solution. - Domain Name = Your unique Internet address (www.yourname.com). - Firewall = Any device or software that keeps external Internet users from remotely accessing your computer while you are online. Most commonly found where xDSL solutions are in place.

- Hard Drive = This is where your program application and data are stored long term.

- ISP = Internet Service Provider - a company you pay a monthly fee to in order to have Internet access. Most people mistake a web browser for their ISP.

- LAN = Local Area Network - a LAN typically resides within your office or building site.

- NIC = Network Interface Card - used to send Ethernet data over twisted pairs of cable.

- Peer-to-Peer Network = A machine that acts as a server and as a workstation at the same time. This technology is most commonly used by Microsoft Networking. (File Sharing)

- RAM = Random Access Memory - this is memory that is installed in your computer. This is where programs are loaded temporarily when you run an application. Not to be confused with a hard drive.

- Security Policy = A formal statement of rules that people who are given access to an organization's technology and information must abide by. Essential for protecting your data.

- WAN = Wide Area Network - typically a network goes wide when it leaves the business site and connects offices in other cities or countries.

- Web Browser = The program that allows you to surf the World Wide Web, like Internet Explorer and Netscape.

- xDSL = Digital Subscriber Line - a low cost, high speed Internet connection. Operates at rates of 384K-768K. The "x" before the DSL indicates the type and speed of service.

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