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Bandwidth

The amount of data sent through a connection. This usually refers to a "bandwidth limit" i.e. a limit on how much data can be sent in an allotted time span. This is usually measured in bps (bits per second)

Browser

This is the software application that allows a user to look at and interact with documents on the Internet

Byte

A string of information that is 8 bits long

Cache

A Section of RAM (Random Access Memory) on your computer that is reserved for storing and updating information that is frequently used in order to allow fast access by your computer.

Development (Web Site Development)

The building or rebuilding of a web site: Site map creation, graphics, layout, organization etc.

Domain Name

A unique name that identifies an Internet location. A company's domain name is the "dot com" or "dot org" name you see. For instance Cherry Media's domain name is "cherrymedia.com" Although the limitations on uses of domain identifiers has become more lax recently, generally this is what the identifiers mean

.com

commercial site

.net

network site

.org

organization (usually nonprofit)

.gov

government site

.mil

military site

DNS (Domain Name Server)

A server that associates host names with IP addresses.

Flash

Sites developed with Macromedia Flash use dynamic "vector based" graphics to create a dazzling visual interactive eperience. To learn more about flash visit the Macromedia web site.

FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

The protocol or standard method for sending or receiving files over the Internet. This is a fast method for transferring files. People usually use FTP to put web pages onto their web sites. FTP Clients are software applications used to FTP documents to (put), or FTP from (get) files from a site.

Hosting (Web Site Hosting)

This is the remote storage of html and related documents that comprise a web site, to allow access from the Internet.

HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language)

The standard language for web pages that browsers interpret to display structure and content of web pages.

HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol)

The protocol (standard method) for transferring files across the Internet from a server to your computer.

Internet

The world wide network of computers. This includes individual computers and networks all connected in one large global network.

IP (Intent Protocol)

Software that processes data for transmission on the Internet. (TCP/IP)

IP Address

The number that identifies a specific computer or device connected to the Internet. It consists of four numbers separated by periods. Cherry Media will determine the IP address for your web site.

ISP (Internet Service Provider)

This is an Internet access provider, the company that provides access to the Internet through their server connections.

Kbps (Kilo Bits Per Second)

1000 bits per second. A way to measure data transfer speeds on the Internet.

Maintenance (Web Site Maintenance)

The regular upkeep of a web site: maintaining links, making text updates etc.

MIME (Multi Purpose Internet Mail Extensions)

An e-mail standard for transferring data that does not consist of text, such as application documents, audio files, graphics etc.

NT

Windows NT Operating System. An operating system used on workstations and computers. Cherry Media offers Web Site Hosting on NT and UNIX Operating systems.

POP (Post Office Protocol)

This is a protocol used by most e-mail servers to process e-mail.

PPP (Point To Point Protocol)

This is protocol for sending data. This protocol is usually associated with an ISP or dial up access provider. Refer to their support documentation for more information.

Protocol

This is a standard or a set of rules (uniform specifications) that a computer must follow to transfer information. This allows various computer software and hardware to speak the "same language" and communicate properly.

RAM (Random Access Memory)

This is the memory (storage space) allocated by a computer for a software application to use while running. Data stored in RAM is stored temporarily, for use by application(s) that are running. RAM is different form disk storage. Disk storage is space on a computer's hard drive or other storage media used to save data in a more permanent way, for use later.

ROM (Read Only Memory)

Is data stored so can only be read. The stored data cannot be edited or altered.

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)

Protocol used by mail servers to send mail on the Internet.

Spam

Junk mail sent to large numbers of Internet users that do not request the mail. Spamming is not allowed through Cherry Media servers.

Telnet

A connection that allows a person to remotely connect to a computer. After establishing a connection a person can use software applications on the remote computer. Cherry Media no longer offers Telnet connections to our servers. Offering Telnet presented too much of a security risk to our customers. In order to maintain our high level of security to our customers we discontinued this service.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol)

The Internet communications protocol that allows communication with other machines on the Internet. TCP/IP software insures that data is processed and transferred correctly.

UNIX

An operating system used on workstations and computers. Cherry Media offers Web Site Hosting on UNIX and NT Operating systems.

URL (Uniform Resource Locator)

The standard format for an Internet address on the World Wide Web. Cherry Media's URL is http://www.cherrymedia.com

WWW (World Wide Web)

A collection of html documents linked together on the Internet

This is a very brief glossary. If you would like more information or if you have any questions e-mail us at support@cherrymedia.com or call us at 897-779-8947.

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