Glossary
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APPENDIX A
Glossary
ASP Implementation
See Replicon-Hosted/SaaS Implementation.
Common Gateway
Interface (CGI)
A specification used by Web TimeSheet to interact with the web server. Web
TimeSheet supports either CGI or ISAPI.
Database Instance
A named installation of the database management system. Multiple databases
can exist in one instance.
Database Management
System
Computer software designed for the purpose of managing databases.
Database Platform
The type of database being used. Web TimeSheet supports the SQL Server Ex-
press, MSDE, SQL Server, and Oracle platforms.
Integrated Windows
Authentication
A method for authenticating Web TimeSheet users. Users will be automatically
logged in to Web TimeSheet using their Windows login name and password.
Internet Information
Services (IIS)
Web server application software for Microsoft Windows. Web TimeSheet can be
installed using IIS or Replicons ownweb server, which is provided with Web
TimeSheet.
Internet Server
Application
Programming Interface
(ISAPI)
An interface used by Web TimeSheet to interact with an IIS web server. Web
TimeSheet supports either ISAPI or CGI, but ISAPI typically provides better per-
formance.
Replicon-Hosted/SaaS
Implementation
A type of Web TimeSheet implementation in which the application is installed
on servers managed by Replicon. The application is available to your users
through the Internet, using a web address provided by Replicon or through the
Customer Login section of the Replicon website. SaaS stands for Software as
a Service.
Self-Hosted
Installation
A type of Web TimeSheet implementation in which you install and manage the
application and database within your organization. It is installed using a file pro-
vided by Replicon and the application is available to users through your net-
work.
Upgrading
A type of upgrade where the existing database is upgraded in place. A copy of
data is not made before the changes are made.
Web Server
A computer that delivers (serves up) web pages.