Entry to or communication with a particular object,
such as an operating system, specific files, or accounts.
account
An entity which is established as an authorized
user of the system.
application
An application is a computer program that performs
a certain task. Z-Mail™ Pro and Forum are two of the applications
provided by NetManage.
ASCII
The American Standard Code for Information Interchange,
widely accepted code for representing alphanumeric information.
backup
The process of preserving copies of files
on a different drive, directory, or media to protect against the
destruction or loss of the original files.
buffer
A temporary storage area for data during the transfer
of that data between the computer and a peripheral, or between
parts of a computer, to prevent loss of information.
client
A computer system that uses resources provided by another machine
on the network. Most of NetManage's applications can run as both
client and server.
command line
The entire command string, including the command
and any parameters or qualifiers that it may have. A command is
an instruction or request for the system to perform a particular
action.
DLL
Dynamic Link Library. Windows automatically
loads the applications into memory when required and unloads it
when space is needed for other applications. The Z-Mail™
Pro applications are 100% DLL.
default
A value supplied by the system when a user does
not specify a required command, parameter, or qualifier.
device name
Identification of a physical device: for example,
LPT1 for a printer. Can also be a logical name that is equated
to a physical device name.
domain
A named group of machines on the network. A domain
name consists of a sequence of names (labels) separated by periods
(dots).
driver
A software module that controls an input/output
port or external device such as a keyboard or a monitor. TCP/IP
uses a driver to control the network interface cards.
Ethernet
Ethernet is a type of network that supports high-speed
communication among systems.
Ethernet address
A six-part hexadecimal number in which a colon
separates each part (for example, 8:0:20:1:2f:0). This number
identifies the Ethernet communications board installed in a PC
and is used to identify the PC as a member of the network.
export
The process that makes a file available so that
other systems can access it.
file access
Allows users to work with a remote file as
if the file were local.
file server
A process running on a computer that provides
access to files on that computer to programs running on remote
machines.
Finger
A standard protocol that lists who is currently
logged in on another host.
FTP
File Transfer Protocol. The FTP application is
used to provide file transfer services across a wide variety of
systems. Usually implemented as application-level programs, FTP
uses the Telnet and TCP protocols. The server side requires a
client to supply a login identifier and password before it will
honor requests.
group Id
A unique number associated with each group
name on the server.
host
Any end-user computer system that connects to a
network. Hosts range in size from personal computers to supercomputers.
HTML
Hypertext Markup Language is the document
formatting language used by World Wide Web browsers. It enables
text formatting, embedded pictures, and hypertext links to other
documents and different locations within documents.
ICMP
Internet Control Message Protocol. The ICMP
delivers error and control messages from hosts to the requesters.
An ICMP test can determine whether a destination is reachable
and responding.
IMAP
Internet Message Access Protocol. Defines
a way for mail programs to access mailboxes on remote computers
as if they were local. Includes operations for creating, deleting,
and renaming mailboxes; checking for new messages, and permanently
removing messages. It also allows users to share remote folders
(mailboxes), to connect from multiple locations, and see a consistent
mailbox structure and content.
Internet
When capitalized, the world-wide network
of networks connected to each other using the IP and other similar
protocols. The Internet provides file transfer, remote login,
electronic mail and other services. When not capitalized, any
collection of distinct networks working together as one.
Intranet
A private enterprise network that uses TCP/IP
standards-based networking technologies for host access, workgroup
collaboration, desktop and network resources management, and developer
tools for custom applications to maximize the enterprise's productivity.
For example, Web began as an Internet application and has now
been incorporated into internal company applications.
IP
The TCP/IP standard protocol defined as a
unit of information passed across the Internet, providing the
basis for packet delivery service. IP includes the ICMP control
and error message protocol as an integral part. The entire protocol
suite is often referred to as TCP/IP because TCP and IP are the
two most fundamental protocols.
IP address
Internet Protocol address. This is a 32-bit
address assigned to host on a TCP/IP Internet. The IP address
has a host component and a network component.
IPX/link
The IPX/link application for NetWare connects
your PC Novell NetWare LAN through the Network Device Interface
Specification (NDIS) developed by Microsoft and 3COM.
Java
A programming language. It can also be a program
that can be included in an HTML page on the Web.
log in
To establish communication with the operating
system and set up default characteristics for a terminal session.
log out
To terminate interactive communication with
the operating system, and end a terminal session.
Mail server
A host and its associated software that offer electronic
mail reception and forwarding service. Users may send messages
to, and receive messages from, any other user in the system.
MIME
Multi-purpose Internet Mail Extensions. MIME enables:
files to be attached to mail messages; multiple objects in a single
message; an unlimited line length or overall length for text;
character sets other than ASCII; multi-font messages, binary or
application specific files; images, audio, video and multi-media
messages.
network address
A unique number associated with a host that identifies
it to other hosts during network transactions.
OfficeVision
An electronic mail application that runs on an
IBM mainframe. If you wish to exchange electronic mail messages
and calendar information between your PC and the IBM mainframe,
you should purchase the Chameleon HostLink product.
Plug-in
A third-party embedded application that you can
launch from within its "host" application.
POP
Post Office Protocol. This protocol is used by
mail applications to retrieve electronic mail services from the
Internet.
PROFS
An electronic mail application that runs
on an IBM mainframe. If you wish to exchange electronic mail messages
and calendar information between your PC and the IBM mainframe,
you should purchase the Chameleon HostLink product.
prompt
Word or words used by the system to assist
a user's response. Such messages generally ask the user to respond
by typing some information in a supplied field.
RAM
RAM is Random Access Memory.
remote
Files, devices, and users not attached to
your local machine.
RFC
Request For Comment. The RFC documents describe
all aspects and issues associated with the Internet protocols.
router
A router has two or more network interfaces
to different networks. The primary function of a router is to
direct packets between these networks, delivering them to their
final destination or to another router. When used with TCP/IP,
the term refers to an IP gateway that routes data using IP destination
addresses.
script
A sequence of ASCII text lines stored in
a file.
server
A computer that provides services to a network.
SMTP
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. A protocol
used by mail applications to send and retrieve electronic mail
messages from the Internet.
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.
TCP allows a process on one machine to send data to a process
on another machine using the IP protocol. TCP can be used as a
full duplex or one-way simplex connection.
token-ring
A type of ring-shaped network that supports high-speed
communications between computers. A distinguishing packet, called
a "token," is transferred from machine to machine. Only
the machine that holds the token can transmit the packet.
TSR
Terminate-and Stay-Resident. A DOS program that
is loaded into memory before Windows and stays in memory until
the machine is rebooted.
user id
A unique number, created by your system,
that is associated with each user name on a server system.
user name
A character string, usually assigned by the system
administrator that identifies a user on the system.
utility
A command or operation that works at the
level of the operating system.
Weighted Fair Queuing (WFQ)
Feature that can guarantee bandwidth to specified
IP traffic. WFQ is particularly useful for applications that require
real-time performance capabilities across routed networks. Applications
for which WFQ is useful include video-conferencing programs, video
servers, internet telephony, real-time simulations, and other
performance critical networking task software.
VRML
Virtual Reality Modeling Language. Uses a 3D rendering
engine to render the image progressively in pieces. Supports the
.GIF, .JPEG, .BMP, and SFImage file formats, as well as extensions
such as background color.
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