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Glossary
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MIB
The acronym for Management Information Base, which defines the format of
management information for network devices that are collected using SNMP in
TCP/IP communication. Two types of MIB are provided, that is, the private MIB
specific to each manufacturer and the standardized MIB.
MMR
The acronym for Modified Modified Read, which is a data compression encoding
method used for fax transmissions. Text-based originals are compressed to ap-
proximately 1/20 the original size.
NDPS
The acronym for Novell Distributed Print Services. This provides a high perform-
ance printing solution in NDS environments. By using the NDPS as a printer serv-
er, you can output from the desired printer, automatically download the printer
driver of a newly installed printer, simplify and automate complicated manage-
ment environments related to printer use, and integrate management related to
the network printer.
NDS
The acronym for Novell Directory Services.
This allows the centralized management in a hierarchical structure of shared re-
sources such as servers, printers and users information on the network, as well
as the access privilege and other information related to the users.
NetBIOS
The abbreviation for Network Basic Input Output System, which is a communica-
tion interface developed by IBM.
NetBEUI
The abbreviation for NetBIOS Extended User Interface. This is a network protocol
developed by IBM. NetBEUI enables you to construct a small-scale network sim-
ply by configuring computer names.
NetWare
A network operating system developed by Novell.
This uses NetWare IPX/SPX for the communication protocol.
Nprinter/Rprinter
A remote printer support module used when using a printer server in NetWare en-
vironments.
Rprinter is used for NetWare 3.x, and Nprinter for NetWare 4.x.
NTLM
The acronym for NT LAN Manager, which is a user authentication method used
for Windows NT or later. NTLM encodes password using MD4 or MD5 encoding
method.
NTP
The acronym for Network Time Protocol, which is a protocol used to adjust the
computer's internal clock precisely via the network. In a hierarchical method, the
time is adjusted with the server at the highest level using GPS to acquire the cor-
rect time, which is then referenced by each lower level host.
OCR
The acronym for Optical Character Reader, which is a device or software that
converts handwritten or printed characters to text data by optically scanning
them and comparing them with previously stored patterns for identification.
OHP/OHT
A transparent sheet used for OHP (overhead projector), used for presentations.
OS
The acronym for Operating System. This is base software used to control the sys-
tem of a computer. Windows, MacOS, or Unix is an OS.
PASV
The abbreviation for PASsiVe, a mode used to connect to an FTP server from
within a firewall. If this mode is not selected, the firewall regards the access as
unauthorized and blocks the connection, disabling any file transmission.
PB
A push telephone line.
PC-FAX
A function to send a fax directly from a computer without using paper.
The acronym for Portable Document Format. This is an electronically formatted
document with file extension of ".pdf". PDF is a PostScript based format, and can
be viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader, a free viewer software.
PDL
The acronym for Page Description Language. This is a language used to instruct
a page printer about images being printed on each page.
POP3
The acronym for Post Office Protocol - Version 3, which is a commonly used
transmission protocol (transmission convention) for the transmission and recep-
tion of E-mail. POP3 has functions including mail box authentication, E-mail
download, list information check, and E-mail deletion.
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