A - E

A
 

Applications - A computer program designed to help people perform a certain type of work

 
 
B
 

Bandwidth - A rate of data transfer, throughput or bit rate, measured in bits per second (bps)

 

Burstable - The ability to exceed the normal maximum bandwidth for short periods

 
 
C
 

Carrier Class - Hardware and software used in large, high-speed networks. It implies extremely reliable, well tested and proven.

 

Courier E-Mail - E-mail software client used on Microsoft Windows

 
 
D
 

 

Data - Distinct pieces of information, usually formatted in a special way.

All software is divided into two general categories: data and programs. Programs are collections of instructions for manipulating data.

 

Database - An integrated collection of logically related records or files consolidated into a common pool that provides data for one or more multiple uses.

 

 

Data Center - A facility used to house computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications and storage systems. It generally includes redundant or backup power supplies, redundant data communications connections, environmental controls (e.g., air conditioning, fire suppression) and security devices.

 
 
E
 

E-Mail - Electronic mail is a method of exchanging digital messages. E-mail systems are based on a store-and-forward model in which e-mail computer server systems accept, forward, deliver and store messages on behalf of users, who only need to connect to the e-mail infrastructure, typically an e-mail server, with a network-enabled device (e.g., a personal computer) for the duration of message submission or retrieval.

 

Enterprise - Refers to hardware and software that provides high speed and high reliability.

 

Ethernet - A family of frame-based computer networking technologies for local area networks (LANs).

 

Exchange Server - A messaging and collaborative software product developed by Microsoft. It is part of the Microsoft Servers line of server products and is widely used by enterprises using Microsoft infrastructure solutions. Exchange's major features consist of electronic mail, calendaring, contacts and tasks; support for mobile and web-based access to information; and support for data storage.

 

Exchange E-Mail - Microsoft Exchange email through Outlook, Outlook Web Access (OWA), and mobile devices (ActiveSync and BlackBerry).