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NMS NETWORK MANAGEMENT STATION (SNMP)
The dedicated PC or workstation is used on the company’s networks to administrate all devices connected to the
network. Data are transmitted using the SNMP protocol. Popular NMS systems include HP OpenView, IBM Tivoli, CA
Unicenter, etc.
NSM : NETWORK SHUTDOWN MODULE
Protection software installed on a PC or server to protect it
NTP Network Time Protocol
Protocol to position a set of machines on a network at the same time.
Programmable outlet (controlled outlet):
Outlet that can be remote-switched on or off. UM-Client components enable management of such outlets.
REBOOT: To restart a system after an interruption.
– To perform an obstacle-free “reboot”, it is essential that the system is correctly and carefully shut down beforehand.
– The reboot is usually automatic if the computer is re-supplied with electricity (from the utility or from the UPS).
RFC
Request for Comments. All documents defining internal Internet operation.
SNMP (SIMPLE NETWORK MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL)
Protocol used to remote-supervise, administrate and control devices connected to a company network.
SMTP (SIMPLE MAIL TRANSFER PROTOCOL)
Enables message transfer between e-mail servers or between the client and its server. It is based on the server’s port
25. It is described in RFC 821
SSL (Secure Sockets Layers) is a protocol developed by Netscape Communications Corporation for securing data
transmission in commercial transactions on the Internet. Using public-key cryptography, SSL provides server
authentication, data encryption, and data integrity for client/server communications
Subnet mask:
Mask of bits used to identify and differentiate the network address and the equipment address in an IP address.
Normally, the mask is automatically determined by the class of address, which defines in a unique manner the network
part/equipment part division of the IP address.
- Class A: internet address: 255.0.0.0.
- Class B: internet address: 255.255.0.0.
- Class C: internet address: 255.255.255.0.
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. Common name of a series of protocols developed by the DOD in the
US to help build Internet networks throughout the world.
Trap (SNMP) : This term describes an event that affects an MIB variable. Traps are sent to the manager, which is
programmed to perform specific tasks upon reception of the traps.