NetWare 4.1/9000 Concepts

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NetWare Glossary
A
independent computer. Only one user can access the application.
• Network application. An application that runs on networked computers and can
be shared by users.
Network applications use network resources such as printers. Advanced network
applications (such as electronic mail) allow communication among network
users.
Archive
A transfer of files to long-term storage media, such as optical disks or
magnetic tape.
See also “Attributes”; “Backup.”
Archive Needed attribute
A file attribute, set by NetWare, indicating that the file has been changed
since the last time it was backed up.
See also: “Attributes.”
ARP
See “Address Resolution Protocol (ARP).”
Attaching
Establishing a connection between a workstation and a NetWare server. The
server assigns each station a connection number and attaches each station to
its LOGIN directory.
When a user runs the Netware DOS Requester, the NetWare shell attaches
the station to the server that responds first, or to the server specified in the
station’s NET.CFG file as the preferred server.
Related utilities: “LOGIN”; “LOGOUT”; “MAP” (Utilities Reference).