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Glossary
bootp
Protocol that is used for booting a system remotely.
cluster
A group of systems (nodes) interacting tightly as a system to provide fast,
uninterruptible computer services.
Console
The operating controls of a computer or a data processing system that
give the user direct access to a system.
DNS
Domain Name Service
MAC
Media Access Control. Hardware address for accessing a device.
NIS
Network Information Service. Central administration of configuration
information in a network. For instance, IP addresses, security details,
mail, Ethernet interface configurations and other network services can
be administered or provided centrally.
OBP
OpenBoot™ PROM, OpenBoot™ PROM software.
SIDATA
System installation done by the user
Solaris
UNIX operating system by SUN