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file server A computer that serves files to clients. A file server may be a general-
purpose computer that’s capable of hosting additional applications or a computer
capable only of serving files.
purpose computer that’s capable of hosting additional applications or a computer
capable only of serving files.
file system A scheme for storing data on storage devices that allows applications to
read and write files without having to deal with lower-level details.
read and write files without having to deal with lower-level details.
File Transfer Protocol See FTP.
FTP File Transfer Protocol. A protocol that allows computers to transfer files over a
network. FTP clients using any operating system that supports FTP can connect to a file
server and download files, depending on their access privileges. Most Internet browsers
and a number of freeware applications can be used to access an FTP server.
network. FTP clients using any operating system that supports FTP can connect to a file
server and download files, depending on their access privileges. Most Internet browsers
and a number of freeware applications can be used to access an FTP server.
group A collection of users who have similar needs. Groups simplify the administration
of shared resources.
of shared resources.
guest user A user who can log in to your server without a user name or password.
home directory See home folder.
home folder A folder for a user’s personal use. Mac OS X also uses the home folder to
store system preferences and managed user settings for Mac OS X users. Also known as
a home directory.
store system preferences and managed user settings for Mac OS X users. Also known as
a home directory.
host Another name for a server.
host name A unique name for a computer, historically referred to as the UNIX
hostname.
hostname.
iChat The Mac OS X instant messaging application.
iChat service The Mac OS X Server service that hosts secure chats. iChat service uses
Open Directory authentication to verify the identity of chatters and SSL to protect the
privacy of users while they chat.
Open Directory authentication to verify the identity of chatters and SSL to protect the
privacy of users while they chat.
Internet A set of interconnected computer networks communicating through a
common protocol (TCP/IP). The Internet is the most extensive publicly accessible
system of interconnected computer networks in the world.
common protocol (TCP/IP). The Internet is the most extensive publicly accessible
system of interconnected computer networks in the world.
Internet Protocol See IP.
IP Internet Protocol. Also known as IPv4. A method used with Transmission Control
Protocol (TCP) to send data between computers over a local network or the Internet. IP
delivers data packets and TCP keeps track of data packets.
Protocol (TCP) to send data between computers over a local network or the Internet. IP
delivers data packets and TCP keeps track of data packets.
IP address A unique numeric address that identifies a computer on the Internet.