Internet Protocol (IP) Number: IP addresses that identify
hosts, networks, and your computer, much like your house address is used
to identify your city, street, and house number.
Domain Name: Title and address of your web site.
URL (Uniform Resource Locator): The standard way an
address is presented on the Internet. The first part indicates
what protocol to use and the second part specifies a domain name. (E.g.
"interhand.net or google.com").
Server: A computer or software system that allows other
computers to store information on it and use its resources.
Host: A company that uses servers to connect domain names
to Internet Protocol numbers. This enables your domain name to be
called up in Internet searches. There are a variety of types of hosts
around, each with their own web hosting plan and offers.
ASP (Active Server Pages): A Windows-based specification
that allows web developers to create dynamic sites with database driven
content. The server reads the ASP code, translates it into HTML, and
sends it back to the browser. The web site owner relies on it to ensure
that all visitors are able to view the site's dynamic content. PHP
is a similar specification used by Linux servers. Your web hosting
plan determines which one you will use.
Internet Service Provider (ISP): A company that offers
Internet access. Users dial up through a modem, DSL, or cable
connection and then move through web pages with their browser.
Audio Streaming: This feature provides the audio content of a
web site. Since it takes up quite a bit of bandwidth, it may not be
included in the web hosting plan you are looking at.
Find out before you make a commitment that will exclude a needed item.
Bandwidth: The amount of data that runs through an
Internet connection. Larger sites need a web hosting plan that
offers more bandwidth than a smaller one does. Pricing structures
vary, so you'll want to find out how much it will cost if you suddenly
need to add more to your site.
Common Gateway Interface (CGI): A program that translates
data from a web server to a readable format in the web browser. It can
be used for visitor registration, guestbooks, technical help, and more.
Many web hosts offer prewritten versions of CGI scripts.
Encrypted Password: A password that has been camouflaged to
prevent hackers from entering a site area registered to an identify
other than their own. Look for this feature in the security features of
your chosen web hosting plan.
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