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directory tree.

monetary format Specifies the monetary symbol used by specific region,

whether the symbol goes before or after its value, and how

monetary units are represented.

multi-master replication An advanced replication scenario in which two servers each

hold a copy of the same read-write replica. Each server

maintains a changelog for the replica. Modifications made on

one server are automatically replicated to the other server. In

case of conflict, a time stamp is used to determine which server

holds the most recent version.

multiplexor The server containing the database link that communicates

with the remote server.

n + 1 directory problem The problem of managing multiple instances of the same

information in different directories, resulting in increased

hardware and personnel costs.

name collisions Multiple entries with the same distinguished name.

nested role Allows the creation of roles that contain other roles.

network management

application

Network Management Station component that graphically

displays information about SNMP managed devices, such as

which device is up or down and which and how many error

messages were received.

network management

station

See NMS.

NIS Network Information Service. A system of programs and data

files that Unix machines use to collect, collate, and share

specific information about machines, users, filesystems, and

network parameters throughout a network of computers.

NMS Powerful workstation with one or more network management

applications installed. Also network management station.

ns-slapd Red Hat's LDAP Directory Server daemon or service that is

responsible for all actions of the Directory Server.