Reference Guide

132 Glossary
SNMP
Abbreviation for Simple Network Management Protocol. SNMP is an industry-
standard interface that allows a network manager to remotely monitor and manage
workstations.
unattended installation
An unattended installation requires far less operator involvement than an
interactive installation. Also called a “silent installation,” unattended installation
programs record the administrator’s preferences about which features of an
application program to install. The file that records these installation feature
preferences is called a “response file” or an “answer file.” System administrators
typically create packages that include the response file and any other files needed
to install the program, distribute the package to multiple systems, and activate
the unattended installation.
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