A domain alias An alias is another name assigned to a host name that can be used in place of the host name plus domain A term that refers to the subdivisions of the Internet. Domain can mean the major subdivision of which your network is a part, (.com, .edu, .gov, .net, .us, .uk), or it can refer to your part of the network, as in Ipswitch.com. See also Domain Name System. name. Aliases are often used to shorten long host names for convenience.domain name. Aliases are often used to shorten long host names for convenience. is another name for a mail host. It can be entered only in the Domain Aliases Often abbreviated vhost, a virtual host is a provider of Web services that include server functions and Internet connection services, often used by companies or individuals who do not want to purchase and maintain their own Web servers and Internet connections. A virtual host will provide its customers with domain name registration, file storage and directory services for the files that Web page is built from, email services and even Web site design and creation services if the customers want someone else to build their Web sites.server A server is a program running on a networked computer that processes requests from a client A client is a program running on a networked computer that requests services from a server program, which is usually running on another networked computer. The client communicates with the server using a protocol. For example, an FTP client communicates with an FTP server using the FTP protocol. program, which is usually running on another networked computer. The client and server communicate using a protocol A set of rules that defines how computers will exchange information.. For example, an FTP FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol. This is one of the standard protocols defined for use on a TCP/ IP network and used to transfer files between systems. client communicates with an FTP server using an FTP protocol. functions and Internet connection services, often used by companies or individuals who do not want to purchase and maintain their own Web servers and Internet connections. A virtual host will provide its customers with domain name registration, file storage and directory services for the files that Web page is built from, email services and even Web site design and creation services if the customers want someone else to build their Web sites. box located on the Domain Properties page. To access the Domain Aliases box, see Getting to IMail Domain Properties.