TeraText is a non- relational text

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. It is used to store and search through large amounts of textual data. It was originally developed at

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. TeraText operation utilises a heavy client server model. A basic setup can consist of a Content Server (CS), Administration Interface, Application Server (AS), Security Server (SLS) and a Boot Server (boots). Individual servers communicate with each other using the standard

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protocol. Administration is through the

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interface.

References

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