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Glossary
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technology.
S.M.A.R.T. -
Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology. Technology built into physical
disks that let them automatically monitor their own health and report on possible problems. Not all
physical disks have SMART support.
Server -
A computer or device on a network that manages resources. The G-RACK 12 server is a file
server, a storage appliance that’s dedicated to storing files.
Share -
An area, similar to a folder or directory, set up to organize files and access them on your
network. Shares can be Public, shared with everyone on your network, or Private, shared with only
selected users on your network.
SMB -
Server Message Block. File-sharing protocol for Windows platform that allows users to access
shares through My Network Places. Mac OS X or later also supports the CIFS protocol. See also
Protocol.
SMTP -
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. Standard for transferring email across the Internet. See also
Protocol.
Spin down -
Referring to disk drives, a term that means to stop spinning.
SSL certificate -
Secure Socket Layer certificate, part of the SSL encryption method. SSL (also known
as Transport Layer Security) is a type of encryption used to protect data being sent over a network or
the Internet. SSL uses a system of keys, like secret passwords, to send and receive files securely.
Streaming Media -
Media such as audio, video, and photos that are constantly received while being
delivered by a streaming provider.
TCP/IP -
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. A set of protocols for communication over
interconnected networks. The standard for data transmission over networks. See also Protocol.
UPnP -
Universal Plug n Play. A set of computer network protocols that simplify the implementation
of networks in the home by allowing devices to connect seamlessly. See also Protocol.
UPS -
Uninterruptible Power Supply. A power supply that has a battery in it that maintains power to
a computer or server in the event of a power failure. A UPS is intended to provide enough power for
you to save whatever files you’re working on and properly power off the computer or server; it’s not
meant to keep any system running for the duration of a power failure.
USB -
Universal Serial Bus. The interface between your computer and the USB devices you plug into
it. Your computer communicates with USB devices through the USB interface.
USB drive -
A portable disk drive that connects to a computer with a USB cable, instead of being
installed inside the computer itself. Also known as a thumb drive, jump drive, flash drive, or external
USB hard drive.