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terminal server
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terminal server

(1) Hardware or software that connects terminals to a host computer. Years ago, it was a stand-alone front end processor attached to a mainframe or facilities within a central computer. Today, it is software in a network server. See thin client.

(2) (Windows Terminal Server) See Terminal Services.

terminal server - A device which connects many terminals (serial lines) to a local area network through one network connection. A terminal server can also connect many network users to its asynchronous ports for dial-out capabilities and printer access.


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