Wide Area Information Servers (WAIS) - Definition or Meaning

Wide Area Information Servers (WAIS)

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Definition of “Wide Area Information Servers (WAIS)” :

Wide Area Information Servers (WAIS) is an internet system in which users can search for and retrieve documents from a variety of databases located across a network. It uses a standard protocol to index the documents, making it easier for users to find specific information.

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