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Data Encryption Standard (DES)
A cryptographic algorithm that protects
unclassified computer data. The National
Institute of Standards and Technology publishes
the DES in the Federal Information Processing
Standard Publication 46-1.
Data Communications Equipment (DCE)
A network device (such as a modem) that
establishes, maintains, and terminates a session.
Data Terminating Equipment (DTE)
A computer or terminal on the network that is the
source or destination of signals.
database description (DD) packets
Exchanged when a link is initially established
between neighboring routers that synchronizes
their link state databases. The Open Shortest
Path First (OSPF) protocol uses DD packets.
dampen
Indicates that routes which exhibit instability are
not advertised until the routes become stable for
a minimum time period.
denial-of-service (DoS)
Attacks that prevent a target server or victim
device from performing its normal functions
through flooding, irregular protocol sizes (for
example, ping requests aimed at the victim
server) and application buffer overflows.
Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 8600
Terminology
NN46205-102 01.01 Standard
30 May 2008
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