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7OSYS 23-24 MIDTERMS
REVIEWER MODULE 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Linux Graphical User Interface (GUI) | Visual interface for interacting with a computer using windows, icons, and menus. |
| Command Line Interface (CLI) | Text-based interface for operating software and systems by typing commands. |
| GUI Terminal | Program within the GUI that emulates a terminal window for command line access. |
| Virtual Terminal | Command-line interface accessed outside the GUI environment. |
| Application Programming Interface (API) | Set of rules for building and interacting with software applications. |
| Multitasking | Ability of an operating system to execute multiple tasks simultaneously. |
| Web Server | Server hosting content for web pages, accessed via HTTP and HTTPS. |
| HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) | Protocol for transmitting hypertext requests and information on the internet. |
| WordPress | Content management system for creating websites and blogs. |
| Apache | Web server software managing requests for web content. |
| NGINX | Web server focusing on high performance and low resource usage. |
| Private Cloud Servers | Servers providing cloud services within a private network for greater control and security. |
| ownCloud | Open-source software suite for file synchronization and sharing on private cloud servers. |
| Nextcloud | Fork of ownCloud offering similar private cloud server capabilities. |
| Database Server | Server providing database services, storing and managing data for applications. |
| MariaDB | Open-source relational database management system. |
| Structured Query Language (SQL) | Programming language for managing and manipulating relational databases. |
| Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) | Software transferring email messages between computers. |
| Sendmail | Widely used mail transfer agent. |
| Postfix | Mail transfer agent focused on security and ease of configuration. |
| Mail Delivery Agent (MDA) | Software delivering email messages to the recipient's mailbox. |
| POP/IMAP Server | Servers retrieving email using Post Office Protocol (POP) or Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP). |
| Dovecot | Popular POP/IMAP server known for ease of use. |
| Cyrus IMAP | IMAP server known for performance and custom mail database format. |
| Cookies | Small data pieces stored on the user's computer by the web browser to track user activities and preferences. |
| OpenSSL | a cryptographic library that is used in everything from web servers to the command line. |
| Gufw | a graphical interface to Ubuntu’s Uncomplicated Firewall (UFW) |