memory module
A printed circuit board that contains additional memory for the
system.
module
A printed circuit board that contains electrical components and
electrically conductive pathways between components. A module
stores data or memory or controls the functions of a device.
network
A group of individual computer systems that are connected by
communications lines to share information and resources.
nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM)
See NVRAM.
NVR
The device name that the system uses when testing the NVRAM.
See also NVRAM.
NVRAM
Nonvolatile random-access memory. A memory device that
retains information in the absence of power.
operating system
A collection of system programs that control the operation of
the system and allow the user to access data files, input/output
devices, and applications programs. The operating system
software performs such tasks as assigning memory to programs
and data, processing requests, and scheduling jobs.
open system
A system that implements sufficient open specifications
for interfaces, services, and supporting formats to enable
applications software to:
•
Be ported across a wide range of systems with minimal
changes
•
Interoperate with other applications on local and remote
systems
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