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public key The encryption key used in public-key encryption.
public information directories (UNIX) Directories not inside the document root
that are in a UNIX user's home directory, or directories that are under the user's
control.
Quality of Service the performance limits you set for a server instance, virtual
server class, or virtual server.
RAM Random access memory. The physical semiconductor-based memory in a
computer.
rc.2.d (UNIX) A file on UNIX machines that describes programs that are run
when the machine starts. This file is also called /etc/rc.2.d because of its
location.
redirection A system by which clients accessing a particular URL are sent to a
different location, either on the same server or on a different server. This system is
useful if a resource has moved and you want the clients to use the new location
transparently. It's also used to maintain the integrity of relative links when
directories are accessed without a trailing slash.
resource Any document (URL), directory, or program that the server can access
and send to a client that requests it.
RFC Request For Comments. Usually, procedures or standards documents
submitted to the Internet community. People can send comments on the
technologies before they become accepted standards.
root (UNIX) The most privileged user on UNIX machines. The root user has
complete access privileges to all files on the machine.
server daemon A process that, once running, listens for and accepts requests
from clients.
Server Plug-in API An extension that allows you to extend and/or customize the
core functionality of Netscape servers and provide a scalable, efficient mechanism
for building interfaces between the HTTP server and back-end applications. Also
known as NSAPI.
server root A directory on the server machine dedicated to holding the server
program, configuration, maintenance, and information files.
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