faq - network
A network
is a system of computers interconnected by
telephone wires, ethernet cables,
or other means in order to share information.
| servers | protocols |
- 1) What is a "network server"?
- "Network server" can have two meanings. 1. A computer or a program that manages network traffic. 2. A computer that has several different server apps on it, like web server, mail server, ftp server, all on one machine
- 2) What is a "web server"?
- 1. A program that sends out (serves) web pages. 2. A computer that has a web server program on it. (Usually meaning that it is used mainly for that.)
- 1) What is "ethernet"?
- The rules (or "protocol") for the hardware and software that enables computers to communicate with each other.
- 2) What is "http"?
- It is the abbreviation for "Hyper Text Transfer Protocol. The rules (or "protocol") for web client (such as browser) to request, and a web server to send, web pages and other files (css, images, etc.).