Mirror
Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000761
A server that hosts an identical copy of data from another server, providing redundancy and distributing network traffic. This allows users to download files or access content from a closer or less congested source. Mirrors are commonly used for software repositories, large file downloads, and content delivery networks.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CMP-000761 |
|---|---|
| Field | Computing and IT |
| Subject | Internet |
Record as JSON
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