Colocation Defined
Colocation Glossary Index
For definitions associated with co-location and datacentres, please browse the glossary of terms below.
Interface
A point of connection between two systems, networks or devices.
Internet
A global network of computers, enabling anyone, anywhere in the world to contact anyone else on the system, or view their documents. Sending messages is called e-mail, viewing documents is called web browsing.
Internet Access
The physical telephone circuit connection between the subscriber and the nearest Internet access node.
Internet Protocol
The language of the Internet, called HTML, Hyper text mark up language.
Internet Service Provider (ISP)
The telecommunications company providing subscriber access into the Internet.
ISDN
Integrated Services Digital Network, ISDN, is a telecommunications service which has evolved from the existing public telephone network. ISDN is a network that can transmit data, voice, image, and facsimile either separately or simultaneously on the same network that carries regular telephone calls.
