Specifications

Glossary-xi
Glossary
name server
See Internet name server.
NCP
Network Control Program. The DECnet command interface used to configure,
control, monitor, and test DECnet networks.
network access server
See access server.
Network Control Program
See NCP.
Network Management Station
See NMS.
network resource
A device (such as a computer or printer) or software application on a network
that performs certain functions and can be accessed by devices, such as access
servers and computers.
NMS
Network Management Station. Host computer system with software which
allows manager to monitor and control networked devices (including access
servers) from one location. Typically refers to system which uses SNMP to
communicate but may use other protocols.
node
A network system consisting of a computer system and associated network
software.
nonprivileged status
The default status for all interactive access server ports. Users at nonprivileged
ports can use a subset of the privileged command set to: change some local port
characteristics; display information about the access server, its ports, and service
nodes; and execute commands required to connect to services. However,
nonprivileged users cannot access commands that change the state of the access
server or other ports.
Nonvolatile Random Access Memory
See NVRAM.
NVRAM
Nonvolatile Random Access Memory. This is a RAM that retains its memory upon
power loss.