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Web method

A database object used to expose stored procedures or user-defined functions through an HTTP SOAP endpoint for web access.

Web service

A software component designed to support interoperable machine-to-machine interaction over a network based on Internet standards.

Windows authentication

An authentication process that relies on the Windows operating system or Active Directory as the repository of the credentials in the form of a Windows user account or group.

Worm

A self-replicating piece of software that spreads itself from computer to computer using network links. Worms spread and copy themselves without human intervention.

WSDL

Web Services Description Language. An XML-based document that describes the interface of a web service so as to enable external processes to be able to communicate with and interact with the web service.