Network Terms
Another name for a server
What is a Host?
This file lists maps of hostnames to IP addresses on a linux machine
What is /etc/hosts ?
This command can be used to determine if another machine is "reachable"
What is ping
A type of network connectivity that does not require direct wiring
What is Wi-Fi
A host that provides a service to another host or clients
What is Server
An expansion for the MMORPG FFXIV 7.0 that launches on July 2
What is Dawntrail?
This command works to associate hostnames with IP addresses
What is the host command?
A host that is accessing a server
What is Client
The DNS server information is stored in this file on a linux machine
What is /etc/resolv.conf
This is used for interface configuration on a Linux or OSX box
What is ifconfig?
A machine that connects hosts from one network to another network
What is Router
This automatically provides an IP address and subnet mask.
What is DHCP
This allows you to connect to another machine across the network securely
What is ssh?