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| The professional certification established by CompTIA that verifies knowledge about PC operation, repair, and management. |
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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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| 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 workstations. |
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| The scheme for assigning a unique identifying number to every workstation and device on the network. The type of addressing used on a network depends on its protocols and network operating system. |
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| The process of collecting and storing data on the number and types of software and hardware assets in an organization’s network. The data collection is automated by electronically examining each network client from a server. |
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| The part of a network to which segments and significant shared devices (such as routers, switches, and servers) connect. A backbone is sometimes referred to as “a network of networks” because of its role in interconnecting smaller parts of a LAN or WAN. |
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| The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often, backups are performed according to a formulaic schedule. |
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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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| (Cisco Certified Network Associate) A professional 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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| 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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| 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 client computers use a centrally administered server to share data, data storage space, and devices. |
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| A network that uses centrally administered computers, known as servers, to enable resource sharing for and to facilitate communication between the other computers on the network. |
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| (Computing 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 Network+ (Net+) certifications. |
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| device One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data. |
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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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| A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network. |
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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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| A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network. |
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