Storage terms starting with N

49 terms

  1. name server A network server that provides a directory service. See also "DNS," "NIS," and "WINS."
  2. NAP NDS Augmentation Package.
  3. NARA The abbreviation for National Archives and Records Administration.
  4. NAS (1) National Academy of Sciences, Washington, DC. (2) Naval Air Station.
  5. NAS (Network Attached Storage) NAS provides storage resources to servers and workstations over a shared or dedicated network.
  6. NCS (Nearline Control Solution) an MVS-based StorageTek software product that supports more than 16 MVS images sharing a single library complex.
  7. NDMP Network Data Management Protocol. A communications protocol for backing up data in a heterogeneous environment.
  8. NDMP (Network Data Management Protocol) A communication protocol that standardizes command and control functions, allowing a central backup application to seamlessly backup different file…
  9. Nearline Storage Secondary storage, typically disk-based, that offloads reference data from primary storage resources, yet, unlike archived storage, allows quick access to…
  10. NetApp The trademarked short form for Network Appliance, Inc.
  11. NetCache The proprietary software that runs on NetCache appliances. Developed by Network Appliance.
  12. NetCache appliance An appliance designed specifically to serve Internet and intranet content quickly and reliably. Developed by Network Appliance.
  13. NetCache Manager The browser interface through which a NetCache appliance is managed.
  14. network access point (NAP) Traditionally the point at which an entity connects to the public Internet; but the term generically applies to any point of entry to a WAN.
  15. network adapter A printed circuit board that connects a computer or other node to a network. Also known as a "network interface card" or "NIC."
  16. network attached storage (NAS) A file-storage device that is accessed through a network.
  17. Network Data Management Protocol (NDMP) A communications protocol for backing up data in a heterogeneous environment.
  18. network failover The ability to restore a network connection after a failure in network hardware when there are redundant network links to the same IP subnet.
  19. Network File System (NFS) The Network File System (NFS) protocol allows a given computer to access a disk on another computer over a network in a transparent fashion.
  20. Network Information Service (NIS) An administrative database for networks. Formerly called Yellow Pages.
  21. network interface card (NIC) A printed circuit board that connects a computer or other node to a network. Also known as a "network adapter."
  22. network lock manager A facility that works with NFS to provide a System V-style of advisory file and record locking over the network.
  23. network management station (NMS) A client workstation on a network that uses a third-party application (SNMP) to process status and diagnostic information.
  24. network trace A facility for tracing the route of a computer that is connected to the Internet. See also "packet trace."
  25. news cache A NetCache appliance configured to accept news requests from clients and to fetch requested news data from a news server or another NetCache appliance…
  26. NFS Network File System, which allows you to mount a remote filesystem as if it were local.
  27. Nibble A 4 Bit aggregation - or half an octet.
  28. NIC National Intelligence Council.
  29. NIC (Network Interface Card) Interface cards designed to transfer packetized file level data among PCs, servers and storage devices.
  30. NIS Network Information Service. An administrative database for networks. Formerly called Yellow Pages.
  31. NMS A life-threatening condition that may be caused by certain drugs used to treat mental illness, nausea, or vomiting.
  32. nonvolatile random access memory (NVRAM) Type of computer memory that retains data in the event of a loss of power. In NetApp filers, NVRAM is used for logging incoming write data and requests.
  33. normal mode The state of a filer when there is no takeover in the cluster.
  34. Notification The third of five Early Warning System components consisting of communicating alerts and warnings about an emergency condition at a dam to appropriate…
  35. NOW NetApp On the Web. The secure customer service Web site for Network Appliance.
  36. NT domain A group of Windows NT systems that share a common database of security objects.
  37. NT file system (NTFS) The Windows NT hierarchical file system.
  38. NT LAN Manager (NTLM) A Windows NT authentication protocol; supported by NetCache.
  39. NTAP The Network Appliance stock-ticker symbol on NASDAQ.
  40. NTFS NT File System. The Windows NT hierarchical file system.
  41. NTFS File System Designed exclusively for use with the Windows NT and later operating systems. NTFS allows for stronger security and more flexible file management methods…
  42. NTFS permissions The permissions used in NTFS-style security to control access to files and directories.
  43. NTLM NT LAN Manager. A Windows NT authentication protocol; supported by NetCache.
  44. NTLM credential A message containing a challenge and response, sent from the browser to NetCache or from NetCache to a domain controller, for the purpose of…
  45. NTP 1. Notice to Proceed. 2. Navy Training Plan.
  46. NVFAIL Software that warns you of compromised database validity and automatically renames the database so that it does not restart automatically.
  47. NVRAM Nonvolatile Random Access Memory. Type of computer memory that retains data in the event of a loss of power.
  48. NVRAM mirror A synchronously updated copy of the contents of a clustered filer's NVRAM stored on the partner filer.
  49. NVS (Non-Volatile Storage) random access memory storage whose contents are not lost when power is removed.