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English translation: computer

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German term or phrase:	Rechner
English translation:	computer
Entered by:	mbrodie

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14:51 Jul 24, 2005

German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Computers (general) / product description from marketing materials

German term or phrase: Rechner

Hier muss der Name oder die IP- Adresse des Rechners, auf dem der Datenbankserver läuft, angegeben werden. Sollte Ihnen nicht bekannt sein, auf welchem Rechner der Datenbankserver läuft, wenden Sie sich an Ihren Datenbankadministrator.

I'm a bit of a computing ignoramous, hence this question:

Is it OK to use 'computer' for Rechner in this context or is there a fancier term I should use (workstation, for example)

Stephen Roche KudoZ activity Questions: 155 (none open) (3 closed without grading) Answers: 192 Germany
Local time: 03:16

computer

Explanation:
that's fine

Selected response from:

mbrodie
United Kingdom
Local time: 02:16

Grading comment

Thanks!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer

Summary of answers provided

5 +10

computer

mbrodie

4 +1

server

i8a4re

Name of Computer or Workstation

Theo Bose

Discussion entries: 3

Answers

2 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +10

computer

Explanation:
that's fine

mbrodie
United Kingdom
Local time: 02:16
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 8

Grading comment

Thanks!

4 mins confidence:

Name of Computer or Workstation

Explanation:
on the network

Theo Bose
Canada
Local time: 20:16
Works in field
Native speaker of:

German

1 hr confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

server

Explanation:
I'm sure you've thought of this already, but because all but the smallest database servers run on their own dedicated computer, this computer would usually simply be referred to as a server, regardless of the actual hardware it comprises.

I'd go for this:
"Enter name or IP address of the database server. If you do not know the name or IP address of the database server, contact the database administrator."

i8a4re
New Zealand
Local time: 03:16
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

English