SMILAcronym for synchronized multimedia integration language. A protocol for downloading digitized streams or audio/video data files in the absence of a…
smooth EarthIdealized surfaces, such as water surfaces or very level terrain, having radio horizons that are not formed by prominent ridges or mountains but are…
SMP (Symmetric Multiprocessing)A computer architecture that utilizes multiple CPUs to complete individual processes simultaneously.
SMP (Symmetric Multiprocessor)A multiprocessor architecture in which two or more processors are connected to a single pool of shared memory. See also Uniprocessor (UP).
SMPTEAbbreviation for the Society of Motion Pictures and Television Engineers.
SMR CodeSource, Maintenance, and Recoverability Code (ILS term).
SMS (Short Message Service)Short Message Service (SMS) is a point-to-point service similar to paging for sending text messages of up to 160 characters to mobile phones.
SMS (Storage Management Subsystem)takes over many storage management tasks that were previously performed manually, such as such as space management, backup processing, and data set…
SMS/800 Help DeskThe organization that administers the SMS/800 system for the centralized management of Toll Free numbers.
SMShingExactly like Phishing, however instead of email being used, SMS (text) messages are sent to the victims cell phone, which lead them to the fake webpage.
SMTPSimple Mail Transfer Protocol (computer term).
SMTP AuthenticationWhen the mail server requires an email address and password that matches an account in order to send mail, as opposed to requiring just an email address.
SMTP connectorA software component that represents a logical path between a source and a destination for the purpose of transmitting Simple Mail Transfer Protocol…
SMTP mail serverAn e-mail server that uses the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP). SMTP is a member of the TCP/IP suite of protocols that governs the exchange of…
SMTSSpace and Missile Tracking System (formerly called Brilliant Eyes).
SNAAbbreviation for systems network architecture. A proprietary communications architecture.
snakingA system of filing records continuously, from one row to another, in a winding format
snap-inA type of tool that you can add to a console supported by Microsoft Management Console (MMC).
SnapCopyA software feature that enables you to copy one volume to another through the vol copy command set. Developed by Network Appliance.
SnapManager for ExchangeA suite of products that provide rapid data recovery for Microsoft Exchange, back up files without interrupting e-mail service, and enable efficient…
SnapMirrorA product that performs automated file system replication of a volume onto the same or a separate disk or filer. Developed by Network Appliance.
snappingThe process of moving a feature to coincide exactly with coordinates of another feature within a specified snapping distance, or tolerance.
SnapRestoreA product that restores an entire volume to the state recorded in a previously taken snapshot. Developed by Network Appliance.
snapshotAmazon Elastic Block Store creates snapshots or backups of your volumes and stores them in Amazon S3.
Snapshot reserveThe portion of a volume's disk space that is reserved for snapshots.
Snapshot TechnologyA technology that takes point-in-time images of a file system, allowing the system to be rolled back to a specific time in case of disaster.
sneak currentIn a communications circuit, an anomalous current that presents no immediate danger, but may cause improper operation or damage.
sneak current protectionApplication of a protective device that is intended to limit currents that are too small to operate fuse links, stub cables, or the fuse of a fused…
Snell's lawA law of geometric optics that defines the amount of bending that takes place when a light ray strikes a refractive boundary, e.g.
SNIAStorage Networking Industry Association. An organization dedicated to the advancement and development of standards for network storage.
SNIA (Storage Networking Industry Association)"Storage Networking Industry Association" is an association ofproducers and consumers of storage networking products, whosegoal is to further storage…
SnifferThe name of the filter program used by the Infoseek search engine to prevent spamdexing.
Sniffer scripta small program or script that detects which web browser software an Internet user is using and then serves up the particular browser-specific cascading…
SNIPEOBSOLETE. SDI System Network Processor Engine.
SNMPSimple Network Management Protocol. A standard Internet protocol that facilitates communications between a system being managed and the management console…
SNMP agentA process that gathers status and diagnostic information and forwards it to network management stations.
SNMP communityName that is used as a password by the SNMP manager to communicate with the SNMP agent.
SNMP trapAn asynchronous, unsolicited message sent by an SNMP agent to an SNMP manager indicating that an event has occurred on the filer.
SnowPrecipitation that consists of frozen flakes formed when water vapor accumulates on ice crystals, going directly to the ice phase.
SOA (Service-Oriented Architecture)Principles and practices for sharing, reusing, and orchestrating business logic represented as services or components.
SOAPSOAP provides a standard, extensible, composable framework for packaging and exchanging XML messages between a service provider and a service requester.
Social EngineeringAn attempt to trick someone into revealing information (e.g., a password) that can be used to attack systems or networks.
Social MediaWebsites which allow users to create the valuable content. A few examples of social media sites are social bookmarking sites and social news sites.
socketAn endpoint for network communication among multiple processes that works much like a telephone or a post office box.
SOCKS (Sockets Secure)A mechanism by which a secure proxy data channel can be established between two computers. It is generally used as a firewall.
soft copyA nonpermanent display image, for example, a cathode ray tube display.
soft deleteThe process of moving an item to the Deleted Items folder.
Soft Dial Tone NumbersNumbers that permit restricted dialing, such as calling emergency services and sometimes receive incoming calls (FCC 00-104, ¶ 33).
soft error pageA special page that explains the problem in detail if an HTTP server cannot return the page that a client requests and configures the HTTP server to…
soft linkA file system object that can be used to redirect a path transparently to another part of the file system. Also known as "symlink" or "symbolic link."
SoftwareCoded instructions (programs) that make a computer do useful work.
Software ArchitectureThe implementation of solutions to the problems in the domain. It becomes a model for constructing applications and mapping requirements from the domain…
software defined radioA radio consisting of a receiver and/or a transmitter, where each has the following properties, respectively: (a) the received signal is digitized and…
Software Development Cycle(1) The period of time that begins with the decision to develop a software product and ends when the product is delivered.
Software DocumentationTechnical data or information, including computer listings and printouts, in human-readable form, that describe or specify the design or details, explain…
software engineering(1) A discipline whose objectives are to define, create, and apply a welldefined methodology that addresses a software life cycle of planning…
Software Life CycleThe period of time that begins when a software product is conceived and ends when the software is no longer available for use.
software packageA package that consists of (a) one or more computer programs and possibly related material such as utility programs or tutorial programs, recorded on a…
software piracyThe unauthorized use, copying, or distribution of software products. [2382-pt.8]
Software ProvisioningInstalling, configuring, and making software available for applications and users.