A fully qualified domain name (usually alphabetic) identifying the address of one specific host computer on the Internet.
Note: The host address is a subset of the IP address. [After 2382-pt.35]

An electronic analog or digital base switching unit containing the central call processing functions which service the host office and its remote locations. [47 CFR Pt.36-A]

1. In a computer network, a computer that provides end users with services such as computation and database access and that usually performs network control functions. Synonym host.
2. A computer on which is developed software intended to be used on another computer.

A fully qualified domain name identifying one specific host computer within the Internet.

End-to-end (transport) protocol.

Synonym (in Internet usage) content hosting.

Synonym warm restart.

In computer security, synonym for hot standby. See yystandby.

See standby.

In an electronic device, of a subassembly or component therein (e. g. circuit card), the act or process of removing and replacing the subassembly or component without first powering down the device.
Note: Hot swapping of components in devices or environments not designed to support such practice may result in damage to the component or device, or may pose a… (Read More →)