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iSNS
Internet Storage Name Service. A protocol that allows automated
discovery, management and configuration of iSCSI devices on a TCP/IP
network.
L
LAN
Local Area Network. A computer network that spans a relatively small
area, such as a single building or group of buildings.
Loopback address
Loopback address is virtual address that means itself in network. In
case of IPv4 uses “127.0.0.1”, in case of IPv6 uses “::1”. Also “local
host” is used as the host name conventionally.
LU
Logical unit.
LUN
Logical unit number.
M
Middleware
Software that connects two otherwise separate applications. For
example, a middleware product can be used to link a database system
to a Web server. Using forms, users request data from the database;
then, based on the user's requests and profile, the Web server returns
dynamic Web pages to the user.
N
NIC
Network Interface Card. An expansion board in a computer that allows
the computer to connect to a network
R
RAID
Redundant Array of Independent Disks. A disk array in which part of
the physical storage capacity is used to store redundant information
about user data stored on the remainder of the storage capacity. The
redundant information enables regeneration of user data in the event
that one of the array's member disks or the access path to it fails.
SNIA.