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syntax From Greek, "with-arrangement". How things (particularly symbols) are put together with each other.
syntax error An error detected by the compiler during its parsing of a program. Syntax errors usually result from mis-ordering symbols within expressions and…
syntax tree An internal representation of your program wherein lower-level constructs dangle off the higher-level constructs enclosing them.
Synthesis The automatic generation of a run able system from a specialized design where each module description has associated implementations.
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) A radar technique that processes echoes of signals emitted at different points along a satellite's orbit.
syntonization The process of setting the frequency of one oscillator equal to that of another.
SYS System
Sys C/O System Check Out.
Sys Cmn System Common.
Sys T&E System Test and Evaluation. 284
syscall A "function" call directly to the "operating system". Many of the important subroutines and functions you use aren't direct system calls, but are built up…
SYSCOM Systems Command.
SYSGEN Acronym for system generation.
SYSKEY A tool used to configure the startup key, a random, 128-bit, symmetric cryptographic key created at system startup and used to encrypt all of the user`s…
SYSOP System administrator
System Physically connected generation, transmission, and distribution facilities operated as an integrated unit under one central management, or operating…
System Activation That set of coordination, assessment, decision, direction and control functions implemented to enable defense weapons, and to initiate the automated…
system administration In computer technology, a set of functions that provides support services, ensures reliable operations, promotes efficient use of the system, and ensures…
system administrator The person responsible for configuring and administering the enterprise's computers, networks, and software systems.
system analysis A systematic investigation of a real or planned system to determine the functions of the system and how they relate to each other and to any other system.
System Architecture The structure and relationship among the components of a system. The system architecture may also include the systems interface with its operational…
System Architecture System Capability Specification (SCS) The structure and relationship among the components of a system. The system architecture may also include the systems interface with its operational…
system attendant One of the core Exchange 2000 services that performs miscellaneous functions (usually related to directory information) such as generation of address…
system blocking Synonym access denial.
system blocking signal A control message generated within a telecommunications system to indicate temporary unavailability of system resources required to complete a requested…
system board A printed circuit board that contains the CPU, expansion bus slots, and system memory. Also known as a "motherboard."
system budget See power budget.
System Center (SC) A center in CMAFB responsible for the scheduling of maintenance for worldwide sensors and supporting equipment as well as maintenance responsibility of…
System Concept Paper (SCP) OBSOLETE. For a major program, was used to summarize the results of the concept exploration phase up to Milestone I and to describe the acquisition…
System Configuration Control Board (SCCB) The senior SDS configuration control board. The SCCB will manage the systemlevel configuration of the SDS and the interfaces between elements of the SDS.
System Control Function or task of monitoring the maintenance status of assigned sensors and computer systems.
system definition The identification of the boundaries of a system to establish a firm basis for any interconnection with other systems [CESG].
System Definition Review (SDR) The formal review, in briefing format, for periodically deciding on updates to the system plans for development based on estimates of the program…
System Deployment Delivery of the completed production system to the using activity. 285
System Design (1) The process of defining the hardware and software architectures, components, modules, interfaces, and data for a system to satisfy specified system…
System Design Concept An idea expressed in terms of general performance, capabilities, and characteristics of hardware and software oriented either to operate or to be operated…
System Design Review (SDR) Evaluates the optimization, correlation, completeness, and risks associated with the allocated technical requirements.
System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) The scope of activities associated with a system, encompassing the systems initiation, development and acquisition, implementation, operation and…
system documentation The collection of documents that describes the requirements, capabilities, limitations, design, operation, and maintenance of a system, such as a…
System Effectiveness The measure of the extent to which a system may be expected to achieve a set of specific mission requirements.
system electronic information security policy (SEISP) A detailed statement of the technical aspects of a System Security Policy [CESG].
System Evolution Plan (SEP) The documented plan that establishes the strategy to evolve the BMDS capabilities over time.
system failure transfer In the event of a catastrophic failure, the ability to transfer central office trunks or interoffice trunking to predetermined stations to allow incoming…
System Families A collection or grouping of interrelated software systems in the domain that share a set of common characteristics.
system follow-up The study of the effects of a system after it has reached a stabilized state of operational use.
System Generated Electromagnetic Pulse (SGEMP) Transient electromagnetic radiation caused by the photoelectron emission of the surface of an object subjected to a pulse of photon energy.
system generation (SYSGEN) The process of selecting optional parts of an operating system and of creating a particular operating system tailored to the requirements of a data…
system health agent A client software component that declares a client's health state (by providing a statement of health) to a NAP agent.
system health validator A server software counterpart to a system health agent (SHA). A system health validator verifies the statement of health (SoH) made by its respective SHA.
system high mode 1. [An] information system (IS) security mode of operation wherein each user, with direct or indirect access to the information system (IS), its…
system indicator [A] symbol or group of symbols in an off-line encrypted message identifying the specific cryptosystem or key used in the encryption. [INFOSEC-99]
system integration The progressive linking and testing of system components to merge their functional and technical characteristics into a comprehensive, interoperable…
System Integration Test A live flight system-level test utilizing actual system command and control, sensors, and weapon hardware.
System Integrity The quality that a system has when it performs its intended function in an unimpaired manner, free from unauthorized manipulation of the system, whether…
System Interconnection The direct connection of two or more IT systems for the purpose of sharing data and other information resources.
system interconnection security policy (SISP) A bilateral memorandum of agreement between two System Managers on the security aspects of an interconnection between their two systems [CESG].
system internal interface (SII) The interface between application platform service components within that platform; it may be standardized or non-standard [POSIX.0].
system key A key used to provide privacy to an encrypted object as it transits a communications network. [After X9.69]
system life cycle The course of developmental changes through which a system passes from its conception to the termination of its use and subsequent salvage.
system loading In a frequency-division multiplexed (FDM) transmission system, the absolute power level of the composite signal transmitted in one direction.
system management Network management functions extended to include subscriber elements or user end instruments. 2. In computer systems, synonym system administration.
System Manager A general term of reference to those organizations directed by individual managers, exercising authority over the planning, direction, and control, of…
System Operation and Integration Functions (SOIF) The automated activities of tracking, communications, asset management, and battle plan execution, which are executed under the guidance of the Command…
System Operational Concept A formal document that describes the intended purpose, employment, deployment, and support of a system.
system operational threshold For a supported performance parameter of a system, the value that establishes the minimum operational service performance level for the parameter.
system overhead information See overhead information.
system policies Policies that apply to server-side objects, such as mailbox stores, public folder stores, and servers. [Exchange 2003]
System Posture A USSPACECOM system of graduated readiness steps to bring the strategic BMD system to fully generated alert, similar to the USSTRATCOM concept of…
system power margin Synonym power margin.
system profile [In INFOSEC, the] detailed security description of the physical structure, equipment component, location, relationships, and general operating environment…
System Program Office (SPO) The office of the program manager and the point of contact with industry, government agencies, and other activities participating in the system…
system prompt A short audio recording, installed on the Exchange Unified Messaging server, that is played to callers by the server.
System Readiness System Readiness includes the development of OPLANs necessary to carry out the assigned mission, using strategy and guidance provided by higher authority…
System Readiness Objective A criterion for assessing the ability of a system to undertake and sustain a specified set of missions at planned peacetime and wartime utilization rates.
system reliability The probability that a system, including all hardware, firmware, and software, will satisfactorily perform the task for which it was designed or intended…
System Requirements Analysis (SRA) An analysis of the operational system requirements, as defined in the System Concept Paper and other approved requirements documents, used to determine…
System Requirements Review (SRR) Conducted to ascertain progress in defining system technical requirements. Determines the direction and progress of the systems engineering effort and the…
system robustness The measure or extent of the ability of a system, such as a computer, communications, data processing, or weapons system, to continue to function despite…
system security [In INFOSEC, the] degree of security as determined by evaluation of the totality of all system elements and INFOSEC countermeasures. [INFOSEC-99]
system security engineering The effort to achieve and maintain optimal security and survivability of a system throughout its life cycle. [INFOSEC-99]
System Security Engineering (SSE) An element of system engineering that applies scientific and engineering principle to identify security vulnerabilities and minimize or contain risks…
System Security Engineering Management Program (SSEMP) The contractor shall establish a SSE program to support economical achievement of overall program objectives.
system security evaluation Risk assessment of a system, considering its vulnerabilities and perceived security threat. [INFOSEC-99]
System Security Management Plan (SSMP) A formal document that fully describes the planned security tasks required to meet system security requirements, including organizational…
system security officer The person responsible to the System Manager for writing, enforcing and reviewing Security Operating Procedures (SyOPs) [CESG].
System Security Plan Formal document that provides an overview of the security requirements for the information system and describes the security controls in place or planned…
system security policy (SSP) 1. The set of laws, rules and practices that regulate how sensitive information and other resources are managed, protected and distributed within a…
system services Firmware and software that provide an aggregation of network element functions into a higher level function; provide an interface to the data contained in…
system services API An interface providing access to services associated with the application's internal resources [POSIX.0].
system signaling and supervision In transmission systems, any scheme used to provide such functions as system control, addressing, routing, error detection and correction, level control…
System Software The special software within the cryptographic boundary (e.g., operating system, compilers or utility programs) designed for a specific computer system or…
system standard In the military community, the system-specific characteristics, not dictated by the individual components' electrical performance characteristics, but…
system supervision In telephone systems, the use of signals and techniques to perform system management functions, such as system control, addressing, routing, error…
system support The continued provision of services and material necessary for the use and improvement of a system during its life cycle.
system tables Tables which contain information about a database, such as the data dictionary and database transactions.
system test time The part of operating time during which a functional unit is tested for proper operation.
System Threat Assessment Report (STAR) Required by DoD 5000.2 and validated by DIA. Establishes the threat (to a Service's Mission Area) and is part of basis for considering mission deficiency…
system volume The first volume that is accessed when a computer starts up. This volume contains the hardware-specific files that are required to load Windows and…
System-Critical Function A function that is necessary for the successful accomplishment of the system's mission.
system-level file server (SFS) A series of SPEC benchmarks for NFS performance.