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Glossary of Terms <br /> Configuration: The way a system is set up or the assortment of components that make up the <br /> system. Configuration can refer to either hardware or software or both. <br /> Downloads: To copy data from a main source to a computer or mobile device. <br /> Electronic Mail(e-mail): A network application that allows users to exchange messages over <br /> communications networks with others. <br /> File Server: An enhanced computer with network operating software that is used for file <br /> storage, application functionality,and managing network resources. <br /> Information Technology(IT): Managing and processing information. <br /> Information Technology Systems: Includes,but not limited to, computers,printers, software, e- <br /> mail, Internet,telephone,voice mail, cell phones, etc. <br /> Internet: A global network connecting millions of computers. <br /> Intranet: A website or series of sites accessible only within an organization. An intranet `s Web <br /> sites look and act just like any other web site,but firewall security restricts unauthorized access. <br /> Local Area Network(LAN)—A localized computer network. <br /> Licensing: Legal compliancy of assets. <br /> Social Networking Sites: Sites which focus on building online communities of people who <br /> share interests and activities and/or exploring the interests and activities of others. Examples of <br /> social networking websites include: Facebook, Linked In, Twitter, and sites that allow users to <br /> post personal blogs, etc. <br /> Software: Software includes the operating system and all utilities that enable the computer to <br /> function. Application software includes programs that do real work for users (i.e. word <br /> processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems). <br /> Portable Equipment: Hardware that is small and lightweight (i.e. laptop computers, hand-held <br /> computers, tablets, smart phones, Blackberrys, projectors, digital cameras, etc). <br /> Users: Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees, vendors, consultants, volunteers, interns, <br /> and others who have been granted access to the City's Information Technology Systems. <br /> Information Technology Use <br /> Purpose <br /> Inform and provide direction to all users regarding appropriate usage and management of <br /> 641Page <br />