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28 Cards in this Set
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A+
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the profesional certification established by CompTIA that verifies knowledge about PC repair
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Remote Access Server
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A server that runs communication services that enable remote users to log on to a network. also known as access server
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Address
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A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. without unique addresses, computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
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Asset Management
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The process of centrally administering a finite number of network addresses for an entire LAN. Usually this task can be accomplished without touching the client workstation
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Addressing
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The scheme for assigning a unique identifying number to every workstation and device on the network.
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Asset Management
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The process of collecting and storing data on the number and types of software and hardware assets in an organizations network.
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Backbone
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The part of a network to which segments and significant shared devices such as (routers, switches, and servers) connect. Also referred to as "A network of a networks"
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Backing up
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The process of copying critical data files to a storage area. backups are often performed according to a formulaic schedule.
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CCIE
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(Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) An elite certification that recognizes expert-level installation, configuration, management, and troubleshooting skills on networks that use a range of Cisco Systems' devices.
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CCNA
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(Cisco Certified Network Associate) A professorial certification that attests to one's skills in installing, configuring , maintaining, and troubleshooting medium-sized networks that use Cisco Systems' switches and routers.
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Certification
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The process of mastering material pertaining to a particular hardware system, operating system, programming language, or other software program, then proving your mastery by passing a series of exams.
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Client
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A computer on the network that requests resources or services from another computer on a network. In some cases a client could also act as a server. The term client may also refer to the user of a client workstation or a client software application installed on the workstation.
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Client/Server Architecture
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A network design in which clients (typically desktop or laptop computers) use a centrally administered server to share data, data storage space and devices.
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Client/Server Network
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a network that uses centrally administered computers, also known as servers, to enable resource sharing for and to facilitate communication between the other computers on the network.
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CompTIA
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(Computer Technology Industry Association) An association of computer resellers, manufacturers, and training companies that sets industry-wide standards for computer professionals. CompTIA established and sponsors the A+ and networks+ (Net+) certifications.
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Connectivity Device
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One of the several types of devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data
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Convergence
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The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone), video ,and other communications services in addition to data
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Data
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A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another
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File Server
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A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network
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File Services
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The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files, applications, and storage areas
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Host
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A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
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Internet
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A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe
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LAN
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(Local Area Network) A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space, such as one building or even one office
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License Tracking
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The process of determining the number of copies of a single application that are currently in use on the network and whether the number in use exceeds the authorized number of licensed
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Load Balancing
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The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly across a network so that no single device is overwhelmed
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Mail Server
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A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages
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Mail Services
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The network services that manage the storage and transfer of email between users on a network. Can include filtering, notification , routing , scheduling , and data exchange with other mail services
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Mail Services
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The network services that manage the storage and transfer of email between users on a network. Can include filtering, notification , routing , scheduling , and data exchange with other mail services
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