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  A 16-byte value generated from the unique identifier on a device, the current date and time, and a sequence number. A GUID is used to identify a particular device, component, user, or session.
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  Globally Unique Identifier (GUID) . (n.d.). Active Directory Glossary. Retrieved March 24, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/globally-unique-identifier-guid.

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