Glossary

Database

Organized collection of data that can be easily accessed, managed , indexed,searched, and updated.

Default Gateway

The route taken so that a computer on one segment can communicate with a computer on another segment.

DHCP

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol requests and assigns an IP address,default gateway, and DNS server address to a network host.

DMZ

Demilitarized zone.Describes the area in a network design that is located between the internal and external network.

DNS

Domain Name System.System that provides a way to map friendly host names,or urls,to IP addresses.