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Script

This is a programming term that refers to a set of instructions (a program) that is executed by another program to perform an action. - read more

Server

A computer on a network that is dedicated to a particular purpose and which stores all information and performs the critical functions for that purpose. For example, a Web server would store all files related to a Web site and perform all work necessary for hosting the Web site. - read more

Server Certificate

A unique digital identification that forms the basis of a Web server's SSL security features. - read more

Service provider

A general term used to describe those companies providing a connection to the Internet for private and home users. Several of the online services such as CompuServe and America Online are providing access to the Internet as a part of their basic services. - read more

Session

The name for the connection between a mainframe terminal (or a PC emulating a mainframe terminal) and the mainframe itself when they are communicating. The number of sessions that can be run simultaneously through a LAN gateway is limited by the gateway software and the hard ware configuration. - read more

SFTP

Acronym for Secure File Transfer Program similar to ftp, but performs all operations over an encrypted ssh transport, thus gaining the features of public key encryption and compression. - read more

SMTP

(Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) A protocol that describes an email system with both host and user sections. Many companies sell host software (usually for UNIX) that will exchange SMTP mail with proprietary mail systems, such as IBM's PROFS. The user software is often included as utility in T ... - read more

Spam Filter

Spam is a term used to mean unsolicited, bulk e-mail that clogs your e-mail inbox and is often annoying. A spam filter is a program that will actually capture e-mails that look like spam before they are sent to your in-box. - read more

SQL

Short for Structured Query Language pronounced "sequel", The standardised query language for requesting information from a database. - read more

SSI

Commands that can be included in web pages that are processed by the web server when a user requests a file. The command takes the form <!--#include virtual="/path/to/file"-->. For example, a common use for SSI commands is to insert the last modified date on a file. - read more

Static Website

Commands that can be included in web pages that are processed by the web server when a user requests a file. The command takes the form <!--#include virtual="/path/to/file"-->. For example, a common use for SSI commands is to insert the last modified date on a file. - read more

Sub Domains

Sub-domains allow you to create second-level domain names under your primary domain name. Sub-domains come in the syntax of anything.ssiweb.co.uk, replacing "www" with a different sub-domain prefix. - read more