acceleratorIn a user interface, a key or combination of keys that invokes an application-defined function. For example, ALT+F shows the File menu.
access controlThe mechanisms for limiting access to certain information based on a user's identity and membership in various predefined groups.
access-controlled sectionA defined area on a form that allows only certain users to edit the fields in the section.
Account documentA document that contains information such as the user name and password about an Internet connection.
ACL (access control list)A security type used by Lotus Notes developers to grant varying levels of access and user privileges within Lotus Notes databases.
activityThe number of transformations that take place each second in a given amount of radioactive material.
activity loggingA process used to collect information about the activity in an enterprise.
Adjacent Domain documentA document that defines the name, location, and access to adjacent (connected) and non-adjacent (unconnected) IBM® Lotus® Domino™ domains and…
Administration ProcessA server task (Adminp) that automates many administrative tasks. You initiate the tasks, and the Administration Process completes them for you.
administration serverThe server that you assign to apply Administration Process updates to a primary replica.
AgentAgent means any individual, other than a broker-dealer, who represents a broker-dealer or issuer in effecting or attempting to effect purchases or sales…
Agent ManagerThe background server program that manages and runs agents on a server. An agent performs a series of automated tasks according to a set schedule or at…
alternate mailA mail system other than Lotus Notes mail.
anonymous accessA type of access that allows users and servers to access a server without first authenticating with it.
API (Application Programming Interface)A set of functions that gives programmers access to another application's internal features from within their own application.
ApplicationUnder the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), an oral or written request for an extension of credit that is made in accordance with the procedures…
application catalogA IBM® Lotus® Notes® application (CATALOG.NSF) on an IBM® Lotus® Domino™ server that contains a list of Notes applications on the server.
application libraryan application that lists links and uses replication ID numbers to locate applications on various servers.
application managerA person with manager access to a Notes application, whose responsibilities include setting up and maintaining access to the application and monitoring…
archiveA copy of data (any information stored on a computer) on a computer drive, or on a portion of a drive, maintained for historical reference.
attachTo store a file with a Lotus Notes document or form. The file, or attachment, is stored with the document or form in the application until one of them is…
AttachmentTaking a person's property to satisfy a courtordered debt.
authenticationThe process of validating the credentials of a person, computer process, or device.
author accessAn access level that allows users to create and read documents and edit the ones they created and saved.
Authors fieldA field that lists the names of people who have Author access. This field does not override the access control list.
autoregistrationA process by which external databases may be automatically added when the database type and path are supplied during connection.
autosaveA feature that automatically saves files such as documents and chat transcripts.