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Supervisor right
A NetWare file system right that grants all rights to the respective directory
and files.
Also, an object right that grants all privileges to all objects in that container.
Also, a property right that grants all rights to the property.
See “Rights.”
Switch block
A set of switches mounted to form a single component.
In some computers, a switch block is used to control system configuration
data, such as type of monitor, amount of memory, and number of drives.
Network boards often use switch blocks to set system addresses (such as
station, base I/O, and base memory addresses).
Synchronization
Replica synchronization. A means of ensuring that replicas of a Directory
partition contain the same information as other replicas of that partition. See
“Replica.”
Time synchronization. A method of ensuring that all servers in a Directory
tree report the same time. See “Time synchronization.”
Synchronization services
Allows concurrent access to files and data structures and regulates access to
resources on the NetWare Services server. These services are provided to
DOS and Windows clients.