--- title: 18 IT Network and Computer Acronyms Defined description: Definitions of common computer acronyms to help understand what you are being told by the IT network specialists. image: https://www.leppert.com/hs-fs/file-15648322-jpg/images/18_it_network_and_computer_acronyms.jpg --- [![Your Office Evolution Experts since 1975](https://www.leppert.com/hs-fs/hub/79412/file-459691609.jpg?width=555&name=file-459691609.jpg)](https://www.leppert.com/)   # Office Document Strategies Blog ## [18 IT Network and Computer Acronyms Defined](https://www.leppert.com/office-document-strategies-blog/bid/55079/18-IT-Network-and-Computer-Acronyms-Defined) Posted by [Lee Kirkby](https://www.leppert.com/office-document-strategies-blog/author/lee-kirkby) on Fri, Mar 11, 2011 @ 15:03 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   The computer and IT network world is full of acronyms.  It is no wonder that many people get confused by the![18 IT Network and Computer Acronyms](https://www.leppert.com/hs-fs/file-15648322-jpg/images/18_it_network_and_computer_acronyms.jpg) terms which are thrown around in the IT space.  Here is a list of 18 common acronyms which you might hear. **Access **-** Microsoft Office Access**, previously known as **Microsoft Access**, is a [relational database management system](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relational_database_management_system) from [Microsoft](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft) that combines the relational[Microsoft Jet Database Engine](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Jet_Database_Engine) with a [graphical user interface](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphical_user_interface) and software-development tools. It is a member of the [Microsoft Office](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Office) suite of applications, included in the Professional and higher editions or sold separately. In mid-May 2010, the current version of Microsoft Access 2010 was released by Microsoft in Office 2010; Microsoft Office Access 2007 was the prior version. **Active X** - Active X controls, small program building blocks, can serve to create distributed applications working over the [Internet](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet) through web browsers. Examples include customized applications for gathering data, viewing certain kinds of files, and displaying animation.   **HTML** -** HTML**, which stands for **[HyperText](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HyperText) Markup Language**, is the predominant [markup language](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Markup_language) for [web pages](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_page). HTML is the basic building-blocks of webpages **HTTP **- The **Hypertext Transfer Protocol** (**HTTP**) is a [networking protocol](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communications_protocol) for distributed, collaborative, hypermedia information systems.[[1]](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP#cite_note-ietf2616-0) HTTP is the foundation of data communication for the [World Wide Web](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Wide_Web). **Java Script** -** JavaScript**, also known as ECMAScript is a [prototype-based](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prototype-based) [object-oriented](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Object-oriented_programming) [scripting language](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scripting_language) that is [dynamic](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_language), [weakly typed](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weak_typing) and has [first-class functions](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First-class_function). It is also considered a [functional programming](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Functional_programming) language like [Scheme](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scheme_%28programming_language%29) and [OCaml](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OCaml) because it has [closures](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Closure_%28computer_science%29) and supports [higher-order functions](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Higher-order_function). **Java **-** Java** refers to a number of [computer software](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_software) products and specifications from [Sun Microsystems](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_Microsystems), a subsidiary of [Oracle Corporation](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oracle_Corporation), that together provide a system for developing [application software](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Application_software) and deploying it in a [cross-platform](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-platform) environment. Java is used in a wide variety of [computing platforms](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computing_platform) from [embedded devices](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embedded_device) and[mobile phones](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_phone) on the low end, to [enterprise servers](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enterprise_server) and [supercomputers](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercomputer) on the high end. **M/S CRM** -** Microsoft Dynamics CRM** is a multi-lingual [Customer Relationship Management](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Customer_Relationship_Management) software package developed by [Microsoft](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft). Out of the box, the product focuses mainly on Sales, Marketing, and Service. **M/S Publisher** -** Microsoft Publisher** is a [desktop publishing](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desktop_publishing) application from [Microsoft](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft). It is an entry-level application, differing from [Microsoft Word](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Word) in that the emphasis is placed on page layout and design rather than text composition and proofing. The current version is Microsoft Publisher 2010 for Windows; there is no version for Macintosh. **M/S Word** -** Microsoft Word** is a non-[free](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_software) [commercial](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commercial_software) [word processor](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Word_processor) designed by [Microsoft](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft). It was first released in 1983 under the name Multi-Tool Word for [Xenix](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenix)systems. Subsequent versions were later written for several other platforms including [IBM PCs](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_PC) running [DOS](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOS) (1983), the [Apple Macintosh](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Macintosh) (1984), the AT&T [Unix PC](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3B1) (1985), [Atari ST](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atari_ST) (1986), [SCO UNIX](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SCO_OpenServer), [OS/2](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OS/2), and [Microsoft Windows](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Windows) (1989). It is a component of the [Microsoft Office](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Office) system; it is also sold as a standalone product and included in [Microsoft Works Suite](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Works). The current versions are Microsoft Word 2010 for Windows and 2011 for Mac. **M/S Exchange** -** Microsoft Exchange Server** is the server side of a [client–server](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Client%E2%80%93server), [collaborative](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collaborative_software) application product developed by [Microsoft](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft). It is part of the [Microsoft Servers](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Servers)line of [server](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Server_%28computing%29) products and is used by [enterprises](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business) using Microsoft infrastructure products. Exchange's major features consist of [electronic mail](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-mail), [calendaring](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_calendar), contacts and tasks; support for mobile and web-based access to information; and support for [data storage](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_storage). **M/S Sharepoint** -** Microsoft SharePoint** is a family of software products developed by [Microsoft](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft) for collaboration, file sharing and Web publishing. **Citrix **-** Citrix Systems, Inc.** ([NASDAQ](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASDAQ): [CTXS](http://quotes.nasdaq.com/asp/SummaryQuote.asp?symbol=CTXS&selected=CTXS)) is a [multinational corporation](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multinational_corporation) founded in 1989, that provides server and [desktop virtualization](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desktop_virtualization), networking, [software-as-a-service](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software-as-a-service) (SaaS) and [cloud computing](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing) technologies including Xen open source products. **Voip** -** Voice over Internet Protocol** (**Voice over IP**, **VoIP**) is one of a family of internet technologies, [communication protocols](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communication_protocol), and transmission technologies for delivery of [voice communications](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voice_communication) and [multimedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multimedia)sessions over [Internet Protocol](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Protocol) (IP) networks, such as the [Internet](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet). Other terms frequently encountered and often used synonymously with VoIP are *IP telephony*, *Internet telephony*, *voice over broadband*(VoBB), *broadband telephony*, and *broadband phone*. **Apache** - The **Apache HTTP Server**, commonly referred to as **Apache** (pronounced [/əˈpætʃiː/](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:IPA_for_English)), is [web server](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_server) software notable for playing a key role in the initial growth of the[World Wide Web](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Wide_Web). In 2009 it became the first web server software to surpass the 100 million web site milestone.[ **Lotus Notes** -** Lotus Notes** is the client side of a [client–server](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Client%E2%80%93server), [collaborative](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collaborative_software) application developed and sold by [IBM](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Business_Machines) Software Group. IBM describes the software as an "integrated desktop client option for accessing business [e-mail](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-mail), calendars and [applications](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applications_software) on [an] [IBM Lotus Domino](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_Lotus_Domino) server." **Oracle** -** Oracle Corporation** ([NASDAQ](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASDAQ): [ORCL](http://quotes.nasdaq.com/asp/SummaryQuote.asp?symbol=ORCL&selected=ORCL)) is an American multinational computer technology corporation that specializes in developing and marketing hardware systems and [enterprise software](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enterprise_software) products — particularly [database management systems](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database_management_system). **Linux **- Linux (commonly pronounced [/ˈlɪnəks/](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:IPA_for_English) [LIN-əks](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Pronunciation_respelling_key) in [American English](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_English), also pronounced [/ˈlɪnʊks/](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:IPA_for_English) [LIN-ooks](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Pronunciation_respelling_key) in Europe) refers to the family of [Unix-like](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unix-like) computer [operating systems](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system) using the [Linux kernel](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_kernel). Linux can be installed on a wide variety of computer [hardware](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardware), ranging from [mobile phones](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_phone),[tablet computers](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tablet_computer) and [video game consoles](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_game_console), to [mainframes](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mainframe_computer) and [supercomputers](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercomputer). Linux is a leading [server](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Server_%28computing%29) operating system, and runs the 10 fastest [supercomputers](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercomputers) in the world. It also is a contender in the desktop OS market, due to its extremely secure and stable nature, its speed, and its lack of fragmentation issues. **Cloud Computing** - The National Institute of Standards and Technology ([NIST](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NIST)) provides a somewhat more objective and specific definition: "Cloud computing is a model for enabling convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (e.g., networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction." *These definitions come courtesy of Wikipedia.* ### What Acronyms have confused you?* Comments below... * ***Joanna W*** ## ***[6 Key Server Checks Automatically Each Day](https://www.leppert.com/is-your-computer-coughing-0/) ***   Topics: [Computer](https://www.leppert.com/office-document-strategies-blog/topic/computer), [Software](https://www.leppert.com/office-document-strategies-blog/topic/software), [office document strategy](https://www.leppert.com/office-document-strategies-blog/topic/office-document-strategy) ### Office Document Strategies ### ![Computer network](https://www.leppert.com/hs-fs/file-15667396-jpg/images/images-resized-164.jpg?width=178&height=145&name=images-resized-164.jpg) This blog discusses ways to optimize and improve the management and production of documents used in your business.  Business documents and their content - whether paper or electronic, are the repository of corporate knowledge which underpins all of the functions of commerce. 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