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DACL (discretionary access control list) The part of an object's security descriptor that grants or denies specific users and groups permission to access the object.
data directory a directory that contains local applications, local templates, country language services (CLUs) files, DESKTOP.
data note A document in a Notes application.
data type The type of information that one field can store, for example, text, rich text, numbers, keywords, and time.
database In electronic records a database is a set of data elements consisting of at least one file, or of a group of integrated files, usually stored in one…
database cache A section of memory on an IBM® Lotus® Domino™ server where databases are stored for quick access.
Database Catalog A database containing information about databases stored on a single Domino server, a group of servers, or all the servers in a domain.
database header An internal structure that stores database-wide information such as a time stamp that indicates when a database was first created or when the Fixup task…
database library See application library.
database manager See application manager.
database replica See replica.
DAV (Distributed Authoring and Versioning) (aka HTTP-DAV and Web-DAV) An extension to the Hypertext Transfer Protocol 1.1 (HTTP/1.1) that allows for the manipulation (reading and writing) of objects and attributes on a Web…
DBID (database ID) The time stamp that is located in the database header and that indicates when a database was first created or when the Fixup task last ran on it.
DBIID (database instance ID) A value that is located in the database header and that associates the database with specific entries in the transaction log.
DCR (Data Connection Resource) A design element you can use to define a connection between a Notes form and an enterprise database for exchanging data.
DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange) DDE is a method for displaying data created with other Windows and Presentation Manager applications, such as graphics or spreadsheet ranges, within Notes…
default address list An address list that is automatically created based on the values of specific attributes of Active Directory objects.
default value formula The formula that lets you set an initial value for an editable field.
default view The view displayed the first time you open an application.
Defense In-Depth Locating mutually supportive defense positions in such a manner as to absorb and progressively weaken an attack, prevent initial observations of the…
Definable Reply-To Address When you send an email and the recipient clicks "reply," normally the email address that the message was sent from will automatically be used.
delayed fan-out Functionality on the Exchange Server 2007 Hub Transport server role where the server uses site link information to optimize the routing of messages that…
delegate A person with permission to manage mail for another user, send mail for another user, or do both. [Exchange 5.5]
delegation An assignment of administrative responsibility to a user, computer, group, or organization. [Exchange 2003]
deletion stub A truncated document that is left in a replica in place of the original document to indicate to the Replication task that the document should, in fact, be…
Delivery queue A queue that is used to hold messages that being delivered to a Mailbox server or remote location.
Depositor access An access level where users can create documents but can't read any of the documents in the application.
design pane The workspace area that displays design options, as well as areas to enter design information.
design template A design that lets you share design elements among applications and store design elements with a template.
designer The person who creates and develops an application, pilot tests it, refines it as necessary, and delivers it to the application manager.
Designer access An access level where users can compose, read, and edit any documents, plus modify the application icon, About and Using documents, and all design…
DESKTOP.DSK A file that contains information about your workspace.
detach To make a local copy of a file that is attached to a Lotus Notes document.
device credentials Authentication information provided from a device to gain access to the enterprise network. [Exchange 2003]
device password A passcode that a user enters on a mobile device that supports the Exchange ActiveSync protocol.
Dial by Name A feature that enables a caller to enter a person's name using the keys on a telephone. [Exchange 2007]
dial plan A grouping of telephony users with some specific properties, such as unique telephone extension numbers, that allow the Private Branch eXchange (PBX) to…
dialog box A box that appears when an application needs additional information to complete a task.
dialup A connection type, usually a port, that is not on a local area network and must be accessed by modem and telephone lines.
dictionary attack A method of guessing a user's password or PIN by trying every word in the dictionary until successful. [Exchange 2007]
Digest authentication An authentication method that prompts the user for a user name and a password, also called credentials, which are hashed with other data before being…
digital signature The electronic equivalent of a handwritten signature, a digital signature is a unique block of text that verifies a user's identity and is appended to a…
digital speech synthesizer A device used with screen readers to portray what is on screen through sound.
DIIOP (Domino Internet Inter-ORB Protocol) A server task that runs on the server and works with the Domino Object Request Broker to allow communication between Java® applets created with the Notes…
direct postoffice A postoffice connected through a local area network (LAN), an asychronous connection, or an X.25 connection. [Exchange 5.5]
Direct Push A technology that ensures that a mobile device automatically retrieves new e-mail from the Microsoft Exchange server.
direct trust In Exchange Server 2007, authentication functionality for which the presence of the certificate in the Active Directory directory service or Active…
Directory A simulated file folder or container used to organize files and directories in a hierarchical or tree-like structure.
directory assistance A feature used by servers to extend client authentication, name lookups, and LDAP operations to secondary directories.
directory assistance database A database created from the DA50.NTF template and used to configure directory assistance.
Directory Assistance document A document created in a directory assistance database that describes a secondary directory.
Directory catalog An optional directory database that can aggregate entries from multiple Domino Directories into a single database.
directory export The process of exporting user account information from the directory. [Exchange 5.5]
directory harvest attack An attempt to collect valid e-mail addresses from a particular organization so that the e-mail addresses can be added to a spam database. [Exchange 2007]
directory hierarchy In the Administrator program, the hierarchical structure of objects in the directory. [Exchange 5.5]
directory import The process of importing user account information into the directory. [Exchange 5.5]
directory object A record such as a server, mailbox, or distribution list in the directory. Every object has properties that can be defined. [Exchange 5.5]
directory replication The process of updating the directories of all servers within and between sites. [Exchange 5.5]
directory replication bridgehead server An Exchange computer that acts as the endpoint of a directory replication connection between its site and a remote site, and requests directory updates…
directory server A server whose purpose is to provide directory services.
directory synchronization The process of synchronizing directory information about Exchange users from Active Directory with the directory of another messaging system.
disclaimer A patentee, whether of the whole or any sectional interest therein, may, on payment of the fee required by law, make disclaimer (give up all or part of…
display name A descriptive name that is assigned to a directory object when it is created. The display name is predominantly used in user interfaces such as client…
distinguished folder A folder in a mailbox that can be referenced by Web services requests to identify a folder by name.
distinguished name A name that uniquely identifies an object by using the relative distinguished name for the object, plus the names of container objects and domains that…
distributed directory architecture Directory architecture in a Domino domain in which all servers use a local primary Domino Directory.
distribution group A group of recipients created to expedite mass mailing of messages and other information.
distribution list A group of recipients addressed as a single recipient. Administrators can create distribution lists that are available in the Address Book.
DNS (Domain Name System) An Internet service that translates domain names into PI addresses.
document Fed. R. Civ. P. 34(a) defines a document as including writings, drawings, graphs, charts, photographs, phonorecords, and other data compilations.
Domain A sub-network of servers and computers within a LAN. Domain information is useful when restoring backup tapes, particularly of email.
Domain Admin The owner of a particular domain responsible for adding and deleting email accounts and setting configurations associated with that domain.
Domain Alias An additional domain that forwards received mail to another address or group of addresses.
domain controller In an Active Directory forest, a server that contains a writable copy of the Active Directory database, participates in Active Directory replication, and…
Domain Name Server (DNS) A Domain Name Server is a computer designated to holding a list of domain names and their corresponding IP addresses.
DomainPrep A tool that is used during deployment to create the groups and permissions that are required for Exchange servers to read and modify user attributes.
Domino domain A network of clients and servers whose users, servers, connections, and access control information are described in a Domino Directory.
Domino server A computer that runs the Domino Server program and stores Notes databases.
Domino Server program The program that supports the connection between clients and the server and also manages a set of server tasks, which are programs that either perform…
Domino Server Setup program The cross-platform wizard that guides you through the setup options for a Domino server after the program files are installed on the system.
DoS (denial of service attack) An attempt by a malicious (or unwitting) user, process, or system to prevent legitimate users from accessing a resource (usually a network service) by…
Double Opt-In A user has subscribed for a newsletter or other email marketing messages by explicitly requesting it and confirming the email address to be her own.
Download Message Allows you to save a copy of an email message to your own computer which will be stored as a distinct text file.
DR (delivery receipt) A notice confirming that a message was delivered to its intended recipient. [Exchange 5.5]
Drop directory In Exchange Server 2007, a directory used by each Foreign connector to send messages to an internal foreign gateway server that does not use the Simple…
DSAccess The Exchange 2000 component that provides directory lookup services for components such as Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), Message Transfer Agent…
DSN (delivery status notification) Notification that reports the result of an attempt to deliver an e-mail message. DSNs are designed so they can be read by humans or computers.
DSProxy The Exchange 2000 component that can proxy (and refer) Messaging Application Programming Interface (MAPI) directory service requests from Outlook clients…
DXL (Domino XML) The XML representation of Domino data is known as DXL. DXL describes Domino-specific data and design elements such as embedded views, forms, and documents.
dynamic distribution group A distribution group that uses recipient filters and conditions to derive its membership at the time the message is sent.
Dynamic Distribution List A collection of recipients, based on a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) query that an e-mail message can be sent to. [Exchange 2003]
Dynamic RAS Connector An Exchange component that routes messages between sites on the same local area network (LAN) using the Windows NT Remote Access Service (RAS).