User`s guide

Glossary
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Internet
A global wide area network connecting millions of computers.
IP Address
A 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods. Each number can
be zero to 255.
IPv6
Internet Protocol next generation, A new version of the Internet Protocol (IP). The
official name of IPng is IPv6, where the v6 stands for version 6.
IPX
Internetwork Packet Exchange. IPX is a networking protocol used by the Novell®
NetWare® operating systems. IPX allows the StorTrends NAS software to be used in a
pure NetWare® systems environment.
ISP
Internet Service Provider. This is a company that provide Internet access.
Journaling
A Journaling File System (JFS) enables easy file system recovery and ensures no loss of
data in the event of an unscheduled downtime. It provides efficient formatting when new
drives are added and it allows quick recovery after abnormal shutdowns.
Mail Server
A Mail Server is a system that accepts incoming electronic messages (email) and stores
them until requested by the recipient of that message.
MIB
Management Information Base - A formal description of a set of network object that can
be managed using the Simple Network Management Protocol. The format of the MIB is
defined as part of the SNMP.
NAS
Network Attached Storage. Basically, an appliance that is purposely built as a networked
storage device and meant to be easy to set up, configure, and use.