Users Guide

170 Glossary
ITE
Abbreviation for information technology equipment.
Java
A cross-platform programming language developed by Sun Microsystems.
JSSE
Abbreviation for Java Secure Socket Extension.
K
Abbreviation for kilo-, indicating 1000.
Kerberos
A network authentication protocol. It is designed to provide strong authentication
for client/server applications by using secret-key cryptography.
key combination
A command requiring you to press multiple keys at the same time. For example,
you can reboot your system by pressing the <Ctrl><Alt><Del> key
combination.
LAN
Acronym for local area network. A LAN system is usually confined to the same
building or a few nearby buildings, with all equipment linked by wiring dedicated
specifically to the LAN.
LDAP
Abbreviation for Lightweight Directory Access Protocol.
LDIF
Abbreviation for Lightweight Directory Interchange Format.
local bus
On a system with local-bus expansion capability, certain peripheral devices (such
as the video adapter circuitry) can be designed to run much faster than they would
with a traditional expansion bus. Some local-bus designs allow peripherals to run
at the same speed and with the same width data path as the system's
microprocessor.
LRA
Abbreviation for local response agent.