Glossary

Glossary of terms related to Microsoft Exchange and Mobile Messaging

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Virtual Private Network

A Virtual Private Network, or VPN, provides a secure, encrypted channel that lets remote computers connect to each other with similar security as if the computers all sat on the same physical network. Virtual Private Networking can be software based or hardware based.

Voice Mail

Voice Mail stores voice messages in a mailbox dedicated to an individual user for later playback. Many voicemail systems have advanced features such as message forwarding, away announcements, multiple greetings, and email notification of voicemail messages.

Voice Over IP

Voice Over IP, or VOIP, is a technology that allows telephone calls to be made and received over a computer networking using the Internet Protocol, or IP. Voice Over IP calls can be made through software only, or by specialized hardware. Voice Over IP solutions are appropriate for homes and businesses of all sizes. The main benefit is cost savings.

VOIP

VOIP is an acronym for Voice Over Internet Protocol.