User guide

• A file server is a computer and storage device dedicated to storing files. Any user on
the network can store files on the server.
• A print server is a computer that manages one or more printers.
• A network server is a computer that manages network traffic.
• A database server is a computer system that processes database queries.
Servers are often dedicated, meaning that they perform no other tasks besides their
server tasks. However, on multiprocessing operating systems, a single computer can
execute several programs at once. In this case, a server may refer to the program that is
managing resources rather than the entire computer.
Session
When used alone, a session refers to a target device session. See the definition of a
target device session for details.
Site
A site is a location that contains a managed appliance, DSView 3 server or both.
Smart card
A smart card, common access card (CAC), or integrated circuit card (ICC) is a pocket-
sized card with embedded integrated circuits which can process data. Smart cards can
be used for single sign-on authentication.
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
SNMP is a set of protocols for managing complex networks. SNMP works by sending
messages to different parts of a network. SNMP-compliant devices, called agents, store
data about themselves in MIBs and return this data to the SNMP requesters.
SNMP manager
The SNMP manager is an optional component (outside of the DSView 3 software
system) that enables the monitoring of many cross-platform devices using SNMP
information. SNMP managers are also called network management systems (NMS).
SSH Passthrough session
An SSH Passthrough session is a serial session opened to a unit by without the use of
a web browser. From an SSH client, you can enter an SSH Passthrough command to
establish a connection to any serial unit managed by the DSView 3 software if you
have access rights.
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