NetWare 4.1/9000 Concepts

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Memory allocation
The process of reserving specific memory locations in RAM for processes,
instructions, and data.
When a computer system is installed, the installer may allocate memory for
items such as disk caches, RAM disks, extended memory, and expanded
memory.
Operating systems and application programs allocate memory to meet their
requirements, but they can only use memory actually available to them.
Memory can be reallocated between resources to optimize performance. The
proper memory allocation mix depends on the applications that are run.
For example, a large disk cache that speeds up one application may slow
down others because there is less available conventional memory.
Memory board
An add-on board that increases the amount of RAM within a personal
computer.
See also: “Memory, DOS management”; “RAM.”
Message packet
A unit of information used in network communication.
See also: “Packet.”
Message system
A communications protocol that runs on top of IPX. It provides an engine
(process) that allows a node on the network to send messages to other nodes.
A set of APIs (application programming interfaces) gives programs access
to the message system.
See also: “IPX.”