User's Guide for MS-DOS Clients

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Glossary
the network administrator. This ensures
that no one can borrow a user’s password
and connect to the server from a location
other than the user’s normal one.
primary domain controller The
LAN Manager server at which the
master copy of a domain’s user accounts
database is maintained. The primary
domain controller also validates logon
requests. See also Net Logon service.
print job A file sent to a printer queue
to be printed.
printer device Any device that prints
information. Printer devices are
identified by their devicenames. See also
devicename.
printer driver A program that controls
how your computer and printer interact.
printer queue A “waiting line” that
manages and routes print jobs.
privilege The level assigned for each
user that defines the range of action a
user can have on the local area network.
program file A file that starts an
application or program. A program file
has an .EXE, .PIF, .COM, or .BAT
filename extension.
prompt The symbol that tells you an
operating system or program is ready to
receive a command. You type
commands at the prompt.
remote Refers to a server, workstation,
or resource that is not located where you
are currently working. See also local.
Remote Access server Any Windows
NT computer or LAN Manager server
that is configured to run the Remote
Access service.
Remote Access service A service
allowing users to connect to
Windows NT or LAN Manager
networks from long or short distances,
using modems and telephone lines
instead of network cable connections.
remote computer See remote.
remote local area network The local
area network to which you are connected
by means of a phone line.
remote name The network path used to
connect a devicename to a shared
resource. See also devicename and
network path.
remote program request A request for
access to a program that is not resident
on the computer where you are currently
working.
remote server See remote.
resource Any part of a computer
system or local area network, such as a
disk drive, directory, printer or memory
that can be allotted to a program or
process while it is running. See also
shared resource.
root directory See directory tree.
run To start a program or command.