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bus network

This refers to a network of computers where the machines are connected to a central bus unit which transmits the message it recieves

Boot Partition

This refers to a partition on a hard disk which contains the operating system.

BIOS

Stands for Basic input/output operating system. A set of procedures/devices that run when the PC is switched on
includes controlling the keyboard, screen etc

Benchmarking

A way of testing the system

Bat file

A file extension used in MS-DOS systems and refers to a batch file

Bandwidth

This can refer to the amount of data that can be transmitted along a cable

Back-end server

A computer connected to a network that carriers out tasks requested by client workstation

Back-end network

This refers to the connection between a mainframe computer and a high speed mass storage device or file server

Byte

A group of eight bits or binary digits

Backup

Copy data to alternate media to prevent data loss. Types of backup Normal, Incremental, Differential, Copy, Daily