HFS: Glossary

This Glossary is not a comprehensive computer science dictionary. Instead, it aims to provide a helpful guide to the language used in the HFS documentation.

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Context file menu

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Easy mode

HFS operation mode suitable for beginners. More advanced Menus and options are hidden.

Expert mode

HFS operation mode for advanced users. All Menus, options and other facilities are immediately available.

HFS

Abbreviation for Http File Server.

HTML

Abbreviation for Hypertext Markup Language. Used to create Internet pages.

Http

Abbreviation for Hyper Text Transfer Protocol. Also HTTP. The communications protocol that enables Web browsing..

HTTPS

Abbreviation for HTTP Over SSL. A protocol that enables the secure transmission of Web pages..

Real folder

An HFS folder that exists on the server host's hard disk. Normally colored red.

SSL

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STunnel

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URL

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VFS

Abbreviation for Virtual File System.

Virtual folder

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