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| Protocol | a set of rules that defines how a client workstation can communicate with a server |
| Server | the host computer that stores resources and files for websites |
| Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) | a set of rules for exchanging text |
| File Transfer Protocol (FTP) | used to exchange files from one computer to another over the Internet |
| Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) | a pair of protocols used to transfer data efficiently over the Internet by properly routing it to its destination |
| Internet Protocol (IP) | ensures data is sent to the correct location |
| The Domain Name System (DNS) | associates an IP address with a domain name |
| An Internet site | another term for a website that is generally available to anyone with an Internet connection |
| Intranet | a private network that uses Internet technologies to share company information among employees |
| Extranet | a private network that uses Internet technologies to share business information with select corporate partners or key customers |
| Electronic commerce (e-commerce) | the buying and selling of goods and services on the Internet. |
