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Hosting Glossary - R
Registrar
Some registries don't provide the ability for end users to register
domains with them directly. They might require end users to purchase
the domain through an internet provider that is acting as the registrar.
Registry
An organization responsible for assigning domain names for the TLD
that they manage. Furthermore, it is their responsibility to update
the global DNS tables that all nameservers use to resolve domain
names. For example, InterNIC is the registry for .COM, .NET and
.ORG domain names.
Renewal
Most TLDs need to be renewed at some scheduled yearly interval.
This is an opportunity for both the registrant and the registry
to update their records as well as collect any applicable renewal
fees.
Resolution
The conversion of an internet address or domain name into the corresponding
physical location.
RAID
Redundant
Array of Independent (or Inexpensive) Disks. Type of disk, often
used on servers, where several physical disks are combined into
an array for better speed and fault tolerance.
Raw
Logs
Raw
access data updated in real-time that can be downloaded and used
by any statistics program. Typically each line show the user's IP,
date and time of the access, what kind of request was done, which
document was requested, HTTP status code, bytes transferred, referrer,
and user agent info. If a host doesn't have statistics, you'll need
access to raw logs to identify who your site's visitors are. Analyzing
raw logs can also provide more detailed look at site accesses than
stats.
Reseller
Resellers
are usually smaller companies that still try to build their customers
base. They don't own the server with user accounts but can perform
most administrative functions.
RJ-11
A
standard connector that is used to connect to the telephone line.
RJ-45
A
standard connector that is used to connect to the Ethernet network.
RSA
A
public key cryptosystem developed by Ron Rivest, Adi Shamir, and
Leonard Adleman. It can be used to encrypt session keys and to generate
digital certificates.
Reciprocal
link
A hyperlink or link placed on one Web site to return the favor of
another site putting a link on their page.
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