HOSTING GLOSSARY
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
| 24/7/365 Network Monitoring |
| Constant technical support and continuous network monitoring provides that our services will constantly be accessible.[TOP] |
| Ad Server |
| The Ad Server function allows you to configure ad server for use on your website. An ad server allows you to place rotating banner advertisements on your website and collect statistics on banner views and "click-throughs".[TOP] |
| Anonymous FTP |
| With FTP access you will have unlimited access to your account via FTP (File Transfer Protocol) 24-hours a day to set up and maintain your web site. You can work on HTML documents, graphics, and scripts locally and then upload files to your web site when ready. Client software and tutorials are available at our online support page. Setting up an anonymous FTP account allows you to grant access to the general public with only the rights that you specify. Specifying which rights users have control over is your choice. This allows for better security management because the ability to view, modify, delete and create files for each user is determined by the administrator of the site. [TOP] |
| Announcer |
| Announcer is an easy way for you to keep your customers or friends up-to-date with what is new and exciting on your website. With Announcer you can manage distribution lists of e-mail addresses and send messages based on these lists.[TOP] |
| Active Server Pages |
| Or, ASP is a scripting language from Macromedia that integrates with; databases, web services, XML, Macromedia Flash, and more. ASP services are growing in popularity and being utilized more, not only for individuals and small business ventures, but for large-scale operations as well. [Learn More about ASP] [TOP] |
| Bandwidth |
| Bandwidth is used to define (1) how fast data flows on a given transmission path, and (2), the width of the range of frequencies that an electronic signal occupies on a given transmission medium. Generally speaking, bandwidth is directly proportional to the amount of data transmitted or received per unit time. For example, it takes more bandwidth to download a photograph in one second than it takes to download a page of text in one second. Large sound files, computer programs, and animated videos require still more bandwidth for acceptable system performance. Virtual reality (VR) and full-length three-dimensional audio/visual presentations require the most bandwidth of all. Bandwidth is expressed as data speed in bits per second (bps). Thus, a modem that works at 57,600 bps has twice the bandwidth of a modem that works at 28,800 bps. [TOP] |
| Change Password |
| The change password function allows you to change your WebsiteOS and FTP access password at any time.[TOP] |
| Cold Fusion |
| A scripting language from Macromedia that integrates with; databases, web services, XML, Macromedia Flash, and more. With Cold Fusion, a database can be built using input templates and combined with application programs to create a website in which the pages are dynamically created as they are served. It is especially useful in that a site can be built updated and available with minimal database entry. [TOP] |
| CGI-BIN |
| All customers have access to a personal cgi-local directory in which you can place your own custom CGI (Common Gateway Interface) scripts. CGI scripts are often used to accomplish tasks, which are not supported by basic HTML such as a "hit" counter or guest book. This directory can be used to set up scripts that you write or find elsewhere on the web. We also offer several pre-written scripts, available free for your use. These include a hit counter, guest book, mail form, shopping cart, discussion forum, and more! [TOP] |
| Database Manager |
| Database Manager is a web based MySQL client that allows you to create and manipulate MySQL databases. MySQL is an open-source database management system which uses the popular and well known scripting language SQL (Structured Query Language) to add, access, and process data directly from any database. Open source means versatility and makes for limitless customizability to fit any application in accordance to the general public license. SQL is known for its speed, reliability and overall flexibility to meet the demands of today's information system needs.[TOP] |
| Data Transfer |
| In general, any outward-bound traffic from a web site, with the exception of e-mail, is considered to be data transfer. For example, each time a web page, image, midi file, QuickTime video, etc. is loaded, data transfer is generated. Each of our plans includes a generous amount of free data transfer, which should be more than enough for most sites. In fact, 98% to 99% of our customers operate within their free data transfer allowance. Additional data transfer beyond the threshold will incur a small charge. [TOP] |
| Domain Pointing and Email Forwarding |
| If you have an existing website anywhere on the Internet, our servers will redirect all visitors from your registered domain name(s) to that site. For example, if you registered "planet.com" through us and you have a site somewhere else, our servers will transport visitors from "planet.com" to your existing site with no delays. We can direct traffic for multiple domain names to the same site. Once your domain name is active worldwide, you can receive all e-mail addressed to your domain such as webmaster@yourname.com, sales@yourname.com, etc. By default, all e-mail addressed to your domain will forward to your real e-mail address. For convenience, specific mail forwarding options are available if you need specific addresses each to be forwarded to different addresses on the Internet. We also do extensive Virus and Spam filtering on all mail traffic that hits our servers. This will save you the time of having to clean your email of annoying junk mail and reduce the risk of infecting your network with destructive viruses. [TOP] |
| Disk Usage Meter |
| A report on the disk space usage of your website is generated by this function. It provides a listing of each directory and the amount of space used. The report is in plain text and can be cut and pasted for printing. [TOP] |
| ecBuilder |
| This application is useful for customers interested in building and maintaining an e-commerce site. The ecBuilder SOHO version can be downloaded FREE from our ecBuilder page. This is a fast and easy way to have your e-commerce site up in as little time as possible. [TOP] |
| EasyMail Administrator |
| This function allows you to manage your domain's EasyMail (email) accounts. EasyMail setup is a full featured accessory that allows a novice user to easily configure your various email account features. These accounts can be accessed by traditional mail reading clients as well as over the web with the WebMail application. [TOP] |
| File Manager |
| File Manager allows you to take full control of your website files. It is a safe alternative to full shell access for sophisticated users. You can copy, move, delete, rename and edit files, create and remove directories, change file permissions and upload files from your local computer to the server. [TOP] |
| FrontPage 2000 Extensions |
| The FrontPage Manager allows you to configure FrontPage extensions for your website. You can install FrontPage extensions on your website using your current domain name as the username, and choosing a password. This feature will allow you to build and maintain you website with FrontPage2000 software. [TOP] |
| Form Mail |
| Give people viewing your website the ability to email you right through your website, instead of the traditional mail:to link that opens your default email software. This convenience encourages more feedback from visitors viewing your website. [TOP] |
| FTP Access |
| You will have unlimited access to your account via FTP 24-hours a day to set up and maintain your web site. You can work on HTML documents, graphics, and scripts locally and then upload files to your web site when ready. An FTP tutorial and client software is available in our online support. [TOP] |
| Hard disk |
| A device containing one or more inflexible platters coated with material in which data can be recorded magnetically, together with their read/write heads, the head-positioning mechanism, and the spindle motor in a sealed case that protects against outside contaminants. The protected environment allows the head to fly 10 to 25 millionths of an inch above the surface of a platter rotating typically at 3600 to 7200 rpm; therefore, much more data can be stored and accessed much more quickly than on a floppy disk. Most hard disks contain from two to eight platters. [TOP] |
| Hit Counter |
| On the Web, a counter is a program that counts and typically displays how many people have visited an HTML page (usually the home page). [TOP] |
| Log Management |
| This function allows you to manage your log files and obtain raw server logs about your site activity and traffic. You can view and/or delete your log files. You may disable logging altogether to conserve your disk space. [TOP] |
| MSAccess |
| A feature that a site to pull information directly from a Microsoft Access Database. [TOP] |
| MySQL |
| As a popular Open Source SQL database, MySQL is a premier database management system. The "SQL" portion of MySQL stands for "Structured Query Language" which is the most common standardized language used to access databases. A database is a structured collection of data. It may be anything from a simple shopping list to a picture gallery or the vast amounts of information in a corporate network. To add, access, and process data stored in a computer database, you need a database management system such as MySQL. Since computers are very good at handling large amounts of data, database management plays a central role in computing, as stand-alone utilities, or as parts of other applications. A relational database stores data in separate tables rather than putting all the data in one big storeroom. This adds speed and flexibility. [Learn More] [TOP] |
| Miva Merchant |
| Miva Merchant is a browser-based storefront development and management system. The modular organization allows the Miva Merchant to be upgraded "live", without any changes to the core system and without taking the store down in the process. All Miva Merchant application and database files are 100% cross platform. A user can enter colors, fonts, images, layout, etc. all from the administrative interface without the hassle of revamping the entire site. [Learn More] [TOP] |
| PHP |
| PHP is a script language and interpreter that is used primarily on Linux Web servers. PHP (the initials come from the earliest version of the program, which was called "Personal Home Page Tools") is an alternative to Microsoft's Active Server Page (ASP) technology. As with ASP, the PHP script is embedded within a Web page along with its HTML. Before the page is sent to a user that has requested it, the Web server calls PHP to interpret and perform the operations called for in the PHP script. An HTML page that includes a PHP script is typically given a file name suffix of ".php" ".php3," or ".phtml". Like ASP, PHP can be thought of as "dynamic HTML pages," since content will vary based on the results of interpreting the script. Learn More Learn More [TOP] |
| Plug-in Scripts |
| This is a feature for our customers who want to use pre-written CGI scripts such as FormMail or TextCounter. [TOP] |
| POP Accounts |
| In addition to mail forwarding, users have the option to retrieve e-mail directly from POP3 mailboxes on the mail server using an e-mail program such as Eudora. Each of our plans includes a Master POP account which can receive all e-mail and control the settings for any optional configurable POP accounts. Each of our plans also offers a specified number of configurable POP accounts. The additional POPs can be assigned unique identifications and passwords to ensure privacy. You can also purchase additional POPs if needed. [TOP] |
| RAID-5 Disk Space |
| This backup technology allows vital data to be accessed even in the event of total drive failure. All critical data is backed up on an incremental basis to ensure maximum system redundancy. [TOP] |
| RealAudioTM |
| Progressive Networks' RealAudio system is a client-server based streaming media delivery system for the Internet. Providers of news, entertainment, sports, and business content can create and deliver audio-based streaming multimedia content through the Internet to audiences worldwide. We not only provide the server extensions but also include step-by-step instructions to include RealAudio on your site. [TOP] |
| Real-Time Credit Card Processing |
| Real-time is an adjective pertaining to processes that operate in real time. In this case, Real-Time Credit Card Processing is an automated process where transactions on a website are instant and funds are transferred instantly. [TOP] |
| Server Status |
| The Server Status function allows you to view the status of our web servers. It allows you to view Current date and time, Memory usages, including: Total memory, shared memory, buffer size, cache, swap total and free swap space and Server Load Average. [TOP] |
| Server Storage Space |
| Disk storage space refers to the amount of server disk storage specifically allocated to your account. This space is used to store your html files, graphics, audio clips, pdfs, and other files that make up your web site. [TOP] |
| Shopping Cart |
| A Shopping Cart program allows you to implement your own on-line storefront. The shopping cart keeps track of what visitors have ordered and allows them to add or remove items from a "virtual shopping cart". When a visitor decides to checkout, the order information including the buyer's name, address and billing instruction is e-mailed to the site webmaster and a receipt is sent to the shopper. [TOP] |
| SSL Secure Server (CSR Key) |
| SSL (Secure Socket Layer) allows users to collect data such as credit card information in a secure environment. Information submitted via a secure form is sent to the server in an encrypted mode. Users may choose to research methods such as encrypted e-mail (PGP), CyberCash, or other solution for retrieving such information from their web sites. [Learn More][TOP] |
| SSL Manager |
| The SSL Manager allows you to use our generic SSL certificate on your domain without having to contact our support staff. [TOP] |
| Statistics |
| We give you a choice of using MKStats1.0, MKStats 2.1, or Analog to track your web usage statistics such as what domains are accessing your web site, how many "hits" you are getting, how much data is being transferred, and more. In addition, we give you direct access to your raw log files so you can analyze your statistics with other more full-featured programs. [TOP] |
| Transaction processing |
| A processing method in which transactions are executed immediately after they are received by the system. [TOP] |
| Upload |
| To transfer a copy of a file from a local computer to a remote computer. [TOP] |
| Virtual storefront |
| A company's point of presence on the Web, providing opportunities for online sales. Also called electronic storefront. [TOP] |
| Web-Based Email |
| Web-Based E-mail allows you to keep in touch with your friends, family, and co-workers anywhere in the world from any PC that has an Internet connection. We achieve this by using a secure, HTML based email client that can be accessed using any standard web-browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape. [TOP] |
| Web browser |
| A client application that enables a user to view HTML documents on the World Wide Web, another network, or the user's computer; follow the hyperlinks among them; and transfer files. Text-based Web browsers, such as Lynx, can serve users with shell accounts but show only the text elements of an HTML document; most Web browsers, however, require a connection that can handle IP packets but will alsodisplay graphics that are in the document, play audio and video files, and execute small programs, such as Java applets or ActiveX controls, that can be embedded into HTML documents. [TOP] |
| Website Promotion Wizard |
| The Promote Site function allows you to promote your website by automatically sending promotion information to the top search engines. This will allow your site to be in any given list of results for with even the most popular of search engines like Google and Yahoo. [TOP] |
| Web Site Checker |
| Web Site Checker allows you to view the structure of a site, check your pages for broken links, list links pointing to external sites, view your website images, get a run-down of problems sorted by author, locate pages that may be slow to download, show new and old pages, give pages that have no title and show links that are not checked. [TOP] |
| Web Stats |
| The Website Activity Analyzer is a web server log file analysis program, which produces usage statistics in HTML format. The results are presented in both columnar and graphical format, which facilitates easy interpretation of the reported data. [TOP] |
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