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| A computer program used to perform a complete backup of a file, data, database, system or server. |
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| Broadband wireless access |
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| A fairly new technology that provides high-speed wireless internet and data network access over a wide area. |
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| Application or system that accesses remote services on a server, via networking. |
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| Computed tomography (CT) is a medical imaging method employing tomography created by computer processing. |
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| Data redundancy indicates the same data are stored in several separate files. |
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| A protocol and associated execution to recover lost computing-system usage (applications), data and data transactions committed up to the moment of system loss. |
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| An embedded system is a computer system designed to perform one or a few dedicated functions often with real-time computing constraints. It is embedded as part of a complete device often including hardware and mechanical parts.Ex. watches, household appliances, cars, and cellular telephones. |
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| A computer-based record containing health care information. This technology, when fully developed, meets provider needs for real-time data access and evaluation in medical care. |
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| The process by which an alternate system takes over and emulates the primary system if the primary system becomes unusable. |
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| A file server is a high-capacity disk storage device or a computer that hosts files so that they may be accessed or retrieved by other computers on the same network. |
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| A part of a computer system or network that is designed to block unauthorized access while permitting outward communication. |
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| A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols. |
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| A local or restricted communications network, esp. a private network created using World Wide Web software. |
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| LAN hardware and software |
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| A local area network (LAN) is a computer network covering a small physical area, like a home, office, or small group of buildings, such as a school, or an airport. |
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| In computing, a server is any combination of hardware or software designed to provide services to clients. |
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| Network without separate computer server. Used for sharing files online, from person to person. Also a type of networking where two computers are connected together usually using a cross-over cable. |
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| Security software and hardware |
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| A computer or computer program that manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network. |
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| A virtual private network (VPN) is a computer network that is layered on top of an underlying computer network. Imitation of a secluded intranet on the Web, enabling secure traffic of encrypted data. |
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| Wireless Fidelity. Wi-Fi refers to wireless networking technology that allows computers and other devices to communicate over a wireless signal. |
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