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autonegotiation An Ethernet feature that automatically negotiates the fastest
Ethernet speed and duplex setting between a port and a hub
or switch. This is the default setting and is recommended.
autosensing An Ethernet feature that automatically senses the current
Ethernet speed setting.
CA eTrust Antivirus The antivirus software bundled with the Snap Server.
CIFS (Common Internet File System) The default Windows protocol for communication between
computers. A specification for an Internet file access
protocol that complements HTTP and FTP and reduces
access time.
default gateway The router used when there is otherwise no known route to
a given subnet.
degraded A RAID state caused by the failure or removal of a disk drive
in which data is consistent, but there is no redundancy.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol)
A communications protocol that lets network administrators
centrally manage and automate the assignment of IP
addresses on a computer network. Each system that
connects to the Internet/intranet needs a unique IP address.
The Snap Server can be configured to perform as a DHCP
server and assign IP addresses with a single subnet.
directory A virtual folder used to organize files. Also called a folder.
disaster recovery A strategy that allows a company to return to normal
activities after a catastrophic interruption. Through failover to
a parallel system or by restoration of the failed system,
disaster recovery restores the system to its normal operating
mode.
disk A rigid platter, usually constructed of aluminum or mylar,
with a magnetic surface that allows the recording of data,
that is stored inside the drive.
DNS server (Domain Name System
server)
The server that maintains a mapping of all host names and
IP addresses. Normally, this mapping is maintained by the
system administrator, but some servers support dynamic
mappings.
domain A set of network resources in Windows NT and Windows
2000/2003/XP/Vista, such as users and groups of users. A
domain may also include multiple servers on the network. To
gain access to these network resources, the user logs into
the domain.
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