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Tandberg Data Glossary

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A repeater for connecting multiple networks. A router determines the

optimum path (route) for forwarding received data, and provides control over

a higher level of processing than a device such as a hub. A router is used in

constructing medium- to large-scale networks.

Server

A computer that provides many types of services to computers attached to it.

Examples include file servers, Web servers, and data servers.

Service

A task (sometimes known as a process) or application that resides in the

system and runs in the background. Also referred to as a daemon or driver.

Subnet mask

A number that is used for dividing IP addresses used on a TCP/IP network

into network numbers and host numbers. This method is used to allow

different networks that are connected through a router to recognize that they

are different networks.

TCP/IP protocol

Generally used to refer to the established set of means and procedures by

which devices connected to a TCP/IP network communicate with one

another. TCP/IP is the most widely used of the various protocols, and is also

used on the Internet.

Volume set

Volume set is a single logical device. It is organized in a RAID level with one

or more physical drives. A volume set must be created either on an existing

RAID set or on a group of available individual drives.

Web server

A server machine that distributes data for viewing over the Web, or the

service provided by such a machine. Also referred to as a WWW (World

Wide Web) server.

Windows network

A network built from machines that use a Microsoft® operating system. Uses

a protocol called NetBEUI.

Windows Administrative tools

A collection of Windows tools (Component Services, Computer

Management,

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