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The following glossary defines common web hosting terms.
Data Transfer
The total amount of outbound traffic from a website*, typically measured in gigabytes (Gb).
Database
Data in a structured format stored on a web server. Most popular type is a relational database. The most common query (information retrieval) language for relational databases is SQL. Linux-based hosts most commonly include MySQL database and Windows NT-based hosts usually include Access or MS SQL databases.
Dedicated Hosting
Hosting option whereby the host provides and is responsbile for the equipment, dedicating an entire server to the client's websites.
Dedicated IP
An IP address dedicated to a single website.
Dedicated Server
For those customers that want the advantages of colocation without the hassles of purchasing their own server.
DES
(Data Encryption Standard) - an U.S. government approved cipher. It is easy to break in its simplest form, but used multiple times with key of at least 128 bits provides good security.
Disk Space
The amount of hard drive space on the server that is available to your websites.
DNS
(Domain Naming System) - a distributed directory used to translate between IP addresses and domain names.
Domain Name
A name that uniquely identifies a website.
Domain Parking
Providing a nameserver for domains that do have their own hosting yet.
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