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| The professional certification established by CompTIA that varifies knowledge about PC operation |
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| A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique addresses, computers on the network could not reliably communicate. |
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| The process of collecting and storing data on the number and types of software and hardware assets in an organization's network. The data collection is automated by electronically examining each network client from a server. |
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| The process of centrally administering a finite number of network addresses for an entire LAN. Usually this task can be accomplished without touching the client workstation. |
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| The scheme for assigning a unique identifying number to every workstation and device on the network. The type of addressing used on a network depends on its protocols and network operating system. |
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| The part of a network to which segments and significant shared devices connect. A backbone is sometimes referred to as "a network of networks," because of its role in interconnecting smaller parts of a LAN or WAN. |
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| The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often, backups are perfomed according to a formulaic schedule. |
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