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Server Message Block (SMB) The Microsoft file-sharing protocol that preceded CIFS.
server pool A group of computers, known as nodes, or terminal servers working together as a single system to ensure that mission-critical applications and resources…
server principal The OS principal that the server is executing as.
Server Provisioning The allocation of servers for use for application software and users.
server rationalization executing server consolidation with a concentration on reducing management complexity, often by consolidating to a smaller number of more homogeneous…
server role In Exchange 2007, a server role is a logical grouping of features and services that allow you to complete a specific set of tasks.
server sprawl Server sprawl is a situation in which multiple, under-utilized servers take up more space and consume more resources than can be justified by their…
server task A program provided with the Domino server that runs only when specifically loaded.
server virtualization Server virtualization is the masking of server resources, including the number and identity of individual physical servers, processors, and operating…
Server-based certification authority A certification authority (CA) that runs under the CA process, a server task. It can be either a Notes or Internet certifier.
server-config.wsdd Axis server-side WSDD configuration file. It contains information about the services, the type mappings and various handlers.
server-side signature verification Method used to validate Instant Payment Notification (IPN) and Return URL responses.
ServerManagerCmd.exe A command line tool that automates the deployment of roles and features on computers running Windows Server.
Service See Services
service access In personal communications service (PCS), the ability for the network to provide user access to features and to accept user service requests specifying…
service access code (SAC) A 3-digit code in the (NPA) numbering plan area (N) format, which are used as the first three digits of a 10-digit address in a North American Numbering…
service access point (SAP) A physical point at which a circuit may be accessed. 2. In an Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) layer, a point at which a designated service may be…
service account A Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 user account that is used to run some Exchange services. [Exchange 2003]
Service Acquisition Executive (SAE) See definition of DoD Component Acquisition Executive.
service affecting limit (SAL) A parameter value consistent with minimum service objectives that are necessary to support high-speed modems.
service availability Of a virtual connection section, the long-term percentage of scheduled service time during which that section is available. [After T1.504-1989]
service bit A system overhead bit used for providing a network service, such as a request for a repetition or for a numbering sequence.
Service BMD Program Executive Officer (PEO) A senior official responsible for execution of Service PMAs and for providing guidance and Service-related direction to subordinate Program Managers.
service certificate A EEC for a specific service (e.g. FTP or LDAP). When using GSI this certificate is typically stored in /etc/grid-security/<service>/<service>cert.pem.
service channel Synonym orderwire circuit.
Service Characterization The process by which the composition or pattern of a service and the relationships with its dependencies is derived.
service class See class of service.
service code A two-digit code used in the EC-to-IC (exchange carrier-to-interexchange carrier) facility/service selective signaling protocol and the IC-to-EC…
Service Component Command A command consisting of the Service component commander and all those individuals, units, detachments, organizations and installations under the command…
Service Console The service console boots the systems and runs support, management, and administration applications.
service control Direction of the functions or processes used to provide a specific telecommunications service. [T1.667-1999]
Service Control Point (SCP) left
service credentials The combination of a service certificate and its corresponding private key.
service data unit (SDU) In layered systems, a set of data that is sent by a user of the services of a given layer, and is transmitted to a peer service user semantically…
service element A representation of the combination of one or more Connector components that share a single engine component for processing incoming requests.
service endpoint See endpoint.
service endpoint interface A Java interface that declares the methods that a client can invoke on a Web service.
service feature In telephony, any of a number of special functions that may be specified initially, or added to, the user's basic service.
service health dashboard A web page showing up-to-the-minute information about AWS service availability. The dashboard is located at http://status.aws.amazon.com.
service identification The information that uniquely identifies an NS/EP telecommunications service to the service vendor and the service user.
service independence Not necessarily specific to one service. [T1.667-1999]
service integrity The degree to which a service is provided without excessive impairment, once obtained. [NATO]
Service Level Management Managing system performance (i.e. response time, compute power, storage space) by a contract in which a Service Provider agrees to deliver an agreed-upon…
Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) Modification(s) to fielded systems undertaken to extend the life of the system beyond what was previously planned.
service logic A sequence of processes/functions used to provide a specific service. [T1.667-1999]
service management access function (SMAF) The entity equivalent to the work station function between network operators and/or subscribers and network service management functional entities. [T1.
Service Management Team (SMT) An entity comprised of the Regional Bell Operating Company's (RBOCs) who were ordered by the FCC to administer the SMS/800 at the advent of portability…
service node (SN) A physical entity that contains the service control function, service data function, specialized resource function and service switching/call control…
service outage The state of a service when (a) a network failure impairs or prevents the initiation of new requests for the service, (b) continued use of the service is…
service plan The rate plan you select when choosing a wireless phone service. A service plan typically consists of a monthly base rate for access to the system and a…
Service Principal Name (SPN) A way of referring to a service principal. SPN structures generally follow Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) naming conventions, and they often…
service probability The probability of obtaining a specified (or higher) grade of service during a given period of time.
service profile Synonym UPT service profile.
service profile management Synonym UPT service profile management.
service program Synonym utility program.
service provider 1. An organization that provides services for content providers and for users of a computer network .
service routine Synonym utility program.
service signals Signals that enable data systems equipment to function correctly, and possibly to provide ancillary facilities. Synonym housekeeping signals.
Service Sizing The process by which the number, performance, scaling, availability and security attributes of grid components is derived.
service subscriber (SS) An entity that contracts for services offered by service providers. [T1.667-1999]
service switching and control point (SSCP) A physical entity that contains the service control function, service data function and the service switching/call control functions. [T1.667-1999]
service switching function (SSF) The set of processes that provide for interaction between a call control function and a service control function. [T1.667-1999]
service switching point (SSP) A physical entity that implements a service switching function. [T1.667-1999]
service termination point The last point of service rendered by a commercial carrier under applicable tariffs.
Service Test A test of an item, system, or technique conducted under simulated or actual operational conditions to determine whether the specific military requirements…
service user An individual or organization, including a service vendor, that is provided a telecommunications service for which a priority level has been requested or…
service-oriented The system allows composing applications out of discrete services that are loosely coupled (independent of each other).
service-provider portability A faculty that allows an end user to retain the same directory number after changing from one service provider to another. [After T1.708-1998]
serving area ID Information that identifies the local serving area where the network provider operates. [After T1.667-1999]
servlet For more information, see http://www.apache.org.
servlet container A container that provides the network services over which requests and responses are sent, decodes requests, and formats responses.
servlet container, distributed A servlet container that can run a Web application that is tagged as distributable and that executes across multiple Java virtual machines running on the…
servlet context An object that contains a servlet's view of the Web application within which the servlet is running.
servlet mapping Defines an association between a URL pattern and a servlet. The mapping is used to map requests to servlets.
SES Seeker Experimental System.
SESE Software Engineering Support Environment.
Session The period during which Congress assembles and carries on its regular business.
session bean An enterprise bean that is created by a client and that usually exists only for the duration of a single client-server session.
session key An encryption key that provides privacy during a call and may be changed dynamically by the system. [T1.Rpt22-1993]
Session Layer See Open Systems Interconnection--Reference Model.
Set Three of a kind when you have two of the rank in your hand, and there is one on the board.
set of documentary material Documentary material grouped together, either physically or virtually, for any purpose. Sets may be hierarchical in nature.
set-top Referring to an auxiliary device that usually rests on top of or adjacent to a television receiver and that is used in direct analog or digital satellite…
set-top box Synonyms set-top, set-top converter.
SETA Scientific, Engineering, and Technical Assistance.
SETAC Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance Contractor.
setgid Same as "setuid", only having to do with giving away "group" privileges.
Seth Godin Seth Godin is a author, blogger and internet entrepreneur. Godin founded Yoyodyne, one of the first online marketing companies in 1995, the company was…
SETP Solar Electric Aircraft Test Platform.
setuid A process which can set its effective user to super-user (root). That is, although any user can run the process, the process can then execute operations…
seven-bit byte Synonym septet.
seven-hundred (700) service A personal telephone service that allows individuals to receive, via a single number, telephone calls in various locations (e.g.
severely errored second (SES) A one-second period that contains >30% errored blocks or at least one severely disturbed period.
severely errored unit of time 1. A specified period of time, during which bits are transferred from a source to a destination, where 30% of the blocks received are errored, or at least…
SEW Space Electronics Warfare.
SEWC Space and Electronic Warfare Coordinator.
SEWS Satellite Early Warning System.
sexadecimal Synonym hexadecimal.
sextet A byte composed of six binary elements. Synonym six-bit byte.
SF a type of form designation such as Form SF51, meaning a Standard Form used throughout the Federal Government