What is ODBC ?

ODBC (Open Data Base Connectivity) is a function library which provides a common API (Application Programming Interface) for ODBC compliant database management systems. ODBC was developed by the SQL Access Group in 1992. ODBC operates as an industry-standard “shim” between applications which utilize databases and the databases themselves.

What is LDAP?

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol or LDAP is a TCP/IP-based Internet protocol used by email programs and a few other applications to search and fetch information from a directory stored on a server. A directory is a data repository storing identical chunks of information in a hierarchical and logical sequence.

7 reasons you want to use CSS for your site

CSS is a new option for website designers that have been using HTML and tables for most of their web designing careers. Of course, it is a huge change and requires learning a new language and skill, however most people are saying CSS is worth it and it will give you more control, options, and is easier to… Read More »

What is a Datacenter?

Why is it important to have a data center for that matter? A data center is a facility that will house a good amount of the electronic equipment (and information) that a business or group has and needs. There will be computers and communication elements in this area as well as a number of other vital components to… Read More »

MS SQL Locking and Concurrency

SQL Server has no multi-version consistency model, which means that “writers block readers and readers block writers” to ensure data integrity. In contrast, with Oracle, the rule is “readers don’t block writers and writers don’t block readers.”

What is a Hosted Application?

As access to the Internet becomes more widespread with faster, more reliable and ‘always on’ connections becoming the norm the growth of applications using the hosted application model continues to expand.

What is RSS?

RSS also known as rich site summary or real simple syndication, arrived on the scene a number of years ago, but was only recently embraced by webmasters as a means to effectively syndicate content. RSS Feeds provide webmasters and content providers an avenue to provide concise summaries to prospective readers. Thousands of commercial web sites and blogs now… Read More »

What is Vonage?

Vonage is one of the leading providers of commercial and residential VoIP telephony. In a short span of three years, it has acquired more than a million customers for this recent communications technology. The company is based in Holmdel, New Jersey and offers quality-rich features as a part of its VoIP offering to customers. Customers throughout the United… Read More »

What is a VoIP Router?

Voice over Internet Protocol is a new way to talk on your phone through your broadband internet connection.  A VoIP router is needed to help you use the same phone you have been using before your VoIP connection.