In general terms it is the "server" computer of a network. In terms of the Internet, it is a computer with a specific address which can be accessed from a remote computer.

The computer you use to access the Internet.

A computer attached to a network that provides such services as computation, database access, or special programs or programming languages. See: network.

The computer responsible for managing the network.

An unattended computer that can be accessed by other (remote/client) computers.

The primary or controlling system in a multiple computer network operation.

Network computer that has other computers connected to it. A host computer may be setup to handle the majority of a workload, utilize or run the same program or allow other computers to see each other. Each computer connected to the host computer is known as a client.

In a computer network, a computer that provides end users with services such as computation and database access and that usually performs network control functions. A computer on which is developed software intended to be used on another computer.

An asynchronous or synchronous computer system that executes application programs and maintains data bases. A computer that executes application programs, allowing it to communicate with the network controllers, RFUs, and terminals.

A computer on which network communications software resides, and which is currently providing a service to a requesting client.

The primary or controlling computer on a network. The computer on which the network control software resides. For HP purposes, it may also be used to distinguish the MPE/iX system (host) from the DTC.

a computer running Windows XP that is connected to both the Internet and the internal network

a computer system located within the Internet network structure, this could be any computer system with a unique registered Internet TCP/IP address

a computer that can process commands that a terminal sends to it

Any computer to which disks are directly attached. Mainframes, servers, workstations, and personal computers can all be considered host computers.

The computer that lies at the center of the network. It generally performs the basic centralized data processing functions for which the network was designed. The host used to be where the network communication control functions took place, but today these functions tend to take place in the front end processor or further out in the network. Also called the central computer. In a local area network, the server may be the host.

The primary computer on a network. It often acts as or is a server.

A computer that a user can connect to in order to access information or run programs. A user may log in locally using a terminal or remotely using a computer and phone lines or the Internet.

A powerful computer which can support the work of many users simultaneously, who log on from interactive terminals or workstations through a Communications Network. It usually provides more secure and reliable storage than a personal computer for valuable files.

(1) (n.) A computer system that is accessed by computer(s) and/or workstations at remote locations. Usually the host contains the data, but in networks, the remote locations can be “the host” and provide information to the network.(2) (n.) In a multiple computer setting, the computer that emulates another computer.

The computer from which you run SQL*Plus.

In the context of networks, a computer that directly provides service to a user. In contrast to a network server, which provides services to a user through an intermediary host computer.

A computer linked to a network to provide a range of services, such as database access and computation. The host computer operates in a time-sharing manner with other computers linked to it via the network.

A computer that allows users to log on and access at least some of its files. See also Server.

A network computer located at the central "hub" of an interactive network which can serve data and receive information from other computers. Often, it is the job of the host computer to authenticate users and allow access to the network.

is a machine to which other computers (guests) are connected so that the host can manage time-intensive computing tasks. The guest computers pass information and requests to the host as its services are required. Host-guest systems are used in GIS because large or fast host computers can assume infrequently needed functions so that guest computers are free to continue with less demanding processing.

A computer that directly accesses the Internet.

A computer's processor that each week sends new and sale items to scanning stores.

(1) In a computer network, a computer that usually performs network control functions and provides end users with services such as computation and database access. (T) (2) The primary or controlling computer in a multiple computer installation. (3) In a CallPath Services configuration, the computer that provides an implementation of the CallPath Services API.

A computer that provides customer application and database services. In a CallPath Enterprise Client system, the host computer can be a System/390, System/370, Application System/400, System/36, or Personal System/2, communicating with CallPath Enterprise Client through 3270 or 5250 emulation or by a device driver.

The computer installed at the master station site, which controls the collection of data from one or more remote sites.

the computer responsible for the authorisation and completion of the transaction.

A server. Usually a powerful computer which can handle many simultaneous network connections. Often a UNIX computer. Occasional a Windows NT server.

The main computer on the system. This controls the computers inside each of the system's cabinets.

Refers to the computer at the processor that is dialed for authorization and settlement.

Any computer system to which disks are attached and accessible for data storage and I/O. Mainframes, servers, workstations and personal computers, as well as multiprocessors and computer complexes such as clusters and sysplexes are all referred to as host computers in RAID Advisory Board publications.

The primary or controlling computer for a digital camera.

The source for an application or media. Live Channel turns your computer into a streaming host for other "clients" to connect to.

The central computer (or one of a collection of computers) in a data-communications system. It handles the system's primary information-processing functions.

A computer that provides a particular service to a user.

Any computer on a network that is a repository for services available to other computers on the network. It is common to have one host machine provide several services such as the World Wide Web.

The processor responsible for the overall control of a computer system.

The central computer in a data communications system that provides the primary data processing functions, such as computation and database access.