This chapter defines terms used with the SGD software.
AA program running on a server. SGD lets you access your applications using a web browser on any client device.
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 client devices. 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.
Software you run on your client device to access SGD. For example, Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox.
The mode of operation when you run SGD from a web browser. Your applications are listed in a special web page called a webtop.
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