This chapter defines terms used with the Sun Secure Global Desktop (SGD) software.
A program running on a server. SGD lets you access your applications using a browser on any computer.
Software you run on your computer to access SGD. For example, Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox.
The mode of operation when you run SGD from the desktop Start or Launch Menu. Applications are started by clicking links in the Start or Launch Menu.
A secret set of characters that, together with your user name, proves your identity to a server. You can have different passwords, and user names, on different servers.
A computer, or software, that provides services to other computers. The SGD server enables you to see your webtop. Other servers might run the applications that are listed on your webtop.
The people who can configure SGD, put links on user’s webtops and set up applications.
The unique name by which servers identify you. You can have different user names on different servers.
The special web page you see when you log in to SGD. The webtop provides access to your applications.
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