locator service
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- In a distributed system, a feature that allows a client to find a shared resource or server without providing an address or full name. Generally associated with Active Directory, which provides a locator service.
Illinois State University - Cite This Source - This Definition - Active Directory Service Interfaces (ADSI), ADSI, Advertisement, Directory-enabled application, Well-connected, Windows Internet Name Service (WINS)