BackingAny type of line used to partially fill a reel before the main fishing line is added; commonly used in fly-fishing or by bass anglers who use many of the…
Backup Domain Controller (BDC)In a Windows 2000 domain, backup domain controllers are not required; all domain controllers are peers, and all can perform maintenance on the directory.
Backup/RestoreA two step process. Information is first copied to non-volatile disk or tape media.
Bandwidth ThrottlingIn Snap EDR, the ability to limit the bandwidth used by replication to maintain bandwidth for business-critical applications.
baseline transferA complete transfer of a source volume to a mirror volume. The process involves establishing a TCP connection between the mirror and the source and…
Basic DiskA basic disk is a physical disk that can be accessed by MSâÂÂDOS and all Windows-based operating systems.
BC (Business Copy)A PVOL or SVOL in an HP StorageWorks XP series disk array that can be split from or merged into a normal PVOL or SVOL.
BCV (Business Continuity Volume)An EMC Symmetrix term that refers to a logical device on the EMC Symmetrix that may be merged into or split from a regular R1 or R2 logical device.
BDCA rare type of kidney cancer that grows and spreads quickly. It begins in the duct of Bellini in the kidney. Also called Bellini duct carcinoma.
bi-directional configurationA continental cluster configuration in which each cluster serves the roles of primary and recovery cluster for different recovery groups.
big-endianA common difference between machines is the order in which they store the individual bytes of multi-byte numerical data.
Binary numberA number that can be represented using only two numeric symbols - 0 and 1. A number in base 2.
bindTo assign a specific "network address" to a "socket".
BinderA temporary or preliminary agreement, in effect for less than 60 days, that provides coverage until a policy can be written or delivered.
binding portsA NetApp appliance feature that enables administrators to designate which network interfaces (ports) are configured to handle incoming and outgoing…
BIOS (Basic Input Output System)The set of user-independent computer instructions stored in a computers ROM, immediately available to the computer when the computer is turned on.
BitA bit ( B inary dig IT ) is the smallest unit of computer data. A bit consists of either 0 or 1. There are eight bits in a byte.
Block DataA group of data records that are manipulated together as a unit, such as database records.
BlockingThe sticking together or adhesion of successive windings in a tape pack. Blocking can result from (1) deterioration of the binder, (2) storage of tape…
blocking factorIn a tape backup operation, the number of tape blocks that are transferred in each write operation.
Bootable Array SupportThe ability to make the system boot from a RAID array instead of from a standalone (single) disk.
BPI (Bits Per Inch)BPI measures data densities in disc and magnetic tape systems.
BSD UNIXBerkeley Software Distribution UNIX. A version of UNIX developed by the Computer Systems Research Group at the University of California, Berkeley.
BURTBug Reporting Tool. The internal system used by Network Appliance for tracking bugs in NetApp products as well as requests for enhancements or new…
BusA parallel circuit that connects the major components of a computer, allowing the transfer of electric impulses from one connected component to any other.
Bus MasteringThe ability to process SCSI commands on the SCSI card due to its built-in processor without using the system's CPU.
business continuityAn organization's ability to continue to operate in the event of a disaster or disruption See also disaster recovery plan.
Business Recovery ServiceService provided by a vendor to host the backup systems needed to run mission critical applications following a disaster.
byteEight bits. A byte is a collection of bits used by computers to represent a character (i.e., "a", "1", or "&").