A backbone is a large transmission line that carries data gathered from smaller lines that interconnect with it. On the Internet or other wide area network, a backbone is a set of paths that local or regional networks connect to for long-distance interconnection. Backup The process of copying files so that they are preserved in the case of equipment failure or catastrophe. If files are damaged on the server, the backup of data is restored back to the machine. The amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
Web hosting accounts usually offer bandwidth amounts in gigabytes per month.
Banner Advertising A graphic advertising image on a web site. BBS Bulletin Board System. An electronic message center. Most bulletin boards serve specific interest groups. Binary Pertaining to a number system that has just two unique digits.