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DNS (domain name service or system)
A service that translates domain names (such as
cyclades.com
) to
network IP addresses (192.168.00.0) and that translates host names (such as
“onboard”) to host IP addresses (192.168.44.11). To enable the use of this
service, administrators need to configure one or more DNS servers when
configuring AlterPath devices.
DRAC (Dell Remote Access Controller)
All of the following combinations are used for defining this acronym, with
multiple definitions appearing even at the Dell website: Dell Remote [Access |
Administrator | Administration] [Controller | Card].
Service processors on certain Dell servers may include an independent DRAC
system controller. Several incompatible version types exist (DRAC II, DRAC
III, DRAC III/XT, DRAC IV) along with several incompatible firmware
versions. All controller types have a battery and can have an optional
PCMCIA modem installed. Provide remote monitoring, logging, alerting,
diagnostics, and basic control of the server. Some types have a
native web
interface and a native application “Dell OpenManage Server Administrator,”
that runs on the remote administrator’s computer. Dell Open ManageIT
Assistant software on the administrators computer can be used to configure
and launch access.
The OnBoard provides access to many but not all DRAC management
functions on supported DRAC versions. To access all the management
functions available through DRAC requires
native IP access.
encapsulating security payload (See ESP )