ISYS 2103 Ch 7
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internet
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a world wide collection of millions of computers and networks of all sizes. It is a network of networks
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ARPANET
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the Advanced Research Projects Agency Network, a project started in 1969 by the US department of defense, which was the beginning of the internet.
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internet backbone
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a foundation network linked with fiber-optic cables that can support very high bandwidth. It is made up of many interconnected government, commercial, academic and other high capacity routers
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hypermedia
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documents include embedded references to audio, text, images, video, and other documents
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hypertext
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the embedded references in hypermedia; consist of links users can click to follow a particular thread object
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web server
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any computer that stores hypermedia documents and makes them available to other computers over the internet is called a server.
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IP
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Internet protocol address assigned by ICANN.
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DNS
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domain name system- the process of converting domain names to ip addresses when info is transferred from one network to another. Servers using this protocol maintain a list of computers and web site's addresses and their associated IPs
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URLs
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Uniform resource locators, identify a web page. this represents the address of the document or site on the internet
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HTML
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Hypertext markup language is the language used to create webpages. It defines a page's layout and appearance by using tags and attributes. A tag denotes a section of the page, such as header or body; an attribute species a value, such as font color.
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Navigational tools
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used to travel from website to website.
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search engine
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google, an information system that enables users to retrieve data from the web by using search terms
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directories
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indexes of information based on keywords embedded in documents, which make it possible for search engines to find what you are looking for.
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email
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the most widely used services on the internet
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SMTP
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Simple message transfer- for sending emails
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POP
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Post office Protocol- for retrieving messages
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discussion groups
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usually for exchanging opinions and ideas on a specific topic, usually of a technical or scholarly nature. Group members post messages or articles that other members of the group are interested in.
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IRC
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Internet relay chat enables users in chat rooms to exchange text messages with people in other locations in real time.
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Im
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instant messaging is a service for communicating with others via a private "chat room" on the internet.
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VoIP
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Voice over internet protocol is the protocol used for internet telephony, or the process of using the internet instead of the telephone network to exchange spoken communication
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intranet
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network within an organization that uses internet protocols and technologies for collecting, storing, and disseminating useful information that supports business activities
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extranet
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secure network that uses the internet to connect intranets of business partners so communications between organizations or between consumers is possible
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Web 2.0
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refers to the trend toward web applications that are more interactive than tradition. Collaboration is one of the key components.
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Blog
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a journal or newsletter that is updated frequently and intended for the general public. blogs reflect their authors personalities and often include philosophical reflections and opinions on social or political issues
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wiki
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type of website that allows users to add, delete, and modify content
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social networking
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broad classification of web sites and services that allow users to connect with friends, family, and colleagues online. Additionally, may allow people to meet with others of similar interests
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DMZ
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refers to the demilitarized zone, an area of a network that is separate from the organizations LAN, where the extranet server is placed
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RSS
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Really Simple Syndication feeds are fast, wast way to distribute web content in CML format. It is a subscription service, new content from web sites you have selected is delivered via a feed reader to one convenient spot.
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Podcast
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an electronic audio file, such as MP# file, that is posted on the web for users to download to their mobile devices.
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Internet2
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a collaborative effort involving more than 200 universities and corporations to develop advanced internet technologies and applications for higher ed and research.
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gigapop
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a local connection point of presence that connects a variety of high performance networks. it's main function is the exchange of I2 traffic.
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IoE
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The internet of Everything refers to a web based development in which people. processes, data, and things are interconnected via the internet using various means.
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IoT
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Internet of things refers to the physical objects that are connected to the internet, and, therefor, to all other physical objects.
