E-Discovery terms starting with N

21 terms

  1. Native Environment The original configuration (software, passwords, server configuration, etc.) of a backup tape or email system.
  2. Native File A file in its original file format that has not been converted to a digital image or other file format
  3. Native File Format Electronic documents produced as originally maintained and used (e.g. Microsoft Word).
  4. Native Format Electronic documents have an associated file structure defined by the original creating application.
  5. Natural Language Search A manner of searching that permits the use of plain language without special connectors or precise terminology, such as Where can I find information on…
  6. Near-Line Data A term used to refer to data or a robotic storage device (robotic library) that houses removable media, uses robotic arms to access the media, and uses…
  7. Near-Line Data Storage Storage in a system that is not a direct part of the network in daily use, but that can be accessed through the network.
  8. Nesting Document nesting occurs when one document is inserted within another document (i.e.
  9. Net "Net" means the value of your assets after subtracting your debts.
  10. Network The facilities, providers and suppliers your health insurer or plan has contracted with to provide health care services.
  11. Network Gear Refers to the actual hardware used in the operation of networks for example routers, switches and hubs.
  12. Network Operating System Software which directs the overall activity of networked computers.
  13. Neural Network Neural networks are made up of interconnected processing elements called units, which respond in parallel to a set of input signals given to each
  14. NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology - a federal technology agency that works with industry to develop and apply technology measurements and…
  15. node Any device connected to network. PCs, servers, and printers are all nodes on the network.
  16. Non Party Custodian Non Party Custodians may possess ESI relevant to the matter, but their company or entity are not party (named) to the litigation.
  17. Non Party System Generated Custodian ESI generated from a non party enterprise application such as financial systems, dynamic monitoring systems and more may not have a clear Custodian.
  18. Non-Interlace When each line of a video image is scanned separately. Computer monitors use noninterlaced video.
  19. Non-native Environment proprietary RenewData process in which electronic data is obtained directly from backup tapes without the need to recreate a native environment.
  20. NOS (Network Operating System) See Operating System.
  21. NSF Lotus Notes Format Database File (i.e. database.nsf) Can be either an email database or the traditional type of fielded database.