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What does DDoS mean?

DDoS means distributed Denial of Service

With a DDoS attack, a lot of computers (often from different places around the world) make a lot of connection requests to a server. Because that server then receives as many requests in one time, the server (and therefore website) is often slow, or no longer reachable at all. To achieve this, botnets are often used. Read More

What does ISDN mean?

ISDN means Integrated Services Digital Network

ISDN is digital telephony, which allows multiple connections over one telephone line to be established. Before ASDL became commonplace, ISDN was a way to have high-speed internet and to be reachable by telephone as well. Because it is digital, normal analog devices no longer work, except when you purchase an ISDN power station.

What does UPS mean?

UPS means United Parcel Service

UPS is a worldwide operating courier service. Founded in Seattle in 1907, it is the world's oldest courier service. At that time it was known as American Messenger Company, the name UPS arose in 1919 when the company moved to Oakland. The special to UPS is that up to 1999 all shares were owned by the employees, in 1999 this has changed and 10% of the shares are freely negotiable. UPS Parcel Images

UPS means uninterruptable Power Supply

A UPS is a device between an electronic device (often a computer, or a server) and the power supply. In the event of a power outage/power outage, the UPS detects that and then starts supplying power to the device. As a result, the device connected to the UPS will continue to work, even if there is no more power. The UPS has a battery that is charged when there is power, and if there is power outage the battery power will be used. There are different types of UPS systems to obtain (for a short interruption, or for long lasting example. UPS and absorbing power loss

What does SLA mean?

SLA means Service Level Agreement

When hiring services, a lettuce is also often closed. A SLA is a contract between the supplier and the customer in which conditions and the quality of the offered service are mentioned. Because a SLA has been agreed with the quality requirements, it can be determined whether the service meets the agreed agreement. If this is not the case, it is possible to agree a fine clause, or if the requirements are not met, it may also be a sign that more investment should be made in the product or service. Read More