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Network Services Software application products that can be used to access data, initiate processes, and
exchange information among nodes in the network.
NFT Network File Transfer. The network service that transfers disk files between nodes
on a network.
NI See network interface.
node A device on a network. The DTC is also considered to be a node and has its own
address.
node address The node portion of an IP address. An IP address consists of a node portion and a
network portion.
node name A character string that uniquely identifies each system in a network or internetwork.
Each node name in a network or internetwork must be unique; however, a single
node can be identified by more than one node name.
O
OpenView HP OpenView Windows is HP's network management environment. It provides the
basic services for accessing and managing networks used by the DTC Manager, and
other applications, such as Switch/PAD Manager and Hub Manager.
OpenView DTC
Manager An OpenView Windows application on a PC that enables you to configure, control,
monitor, and troubleshoot the operation of the DTCs on the LAN.
OV workstation A personal computer on which OpenView windows and one or more OpenView
applications, such as OpenView DTC Manager, are running.
P
ping The name of a program used in the Internet to test if a destination can be reached. It
sends an ICMP echo request and waits for a reply.
port An outlet through which a device can be connected to a computer, consisting of a
physical connection point and controlling hardware, controlling software, and
configurable port characteristics. Ports can be thought of as data paths through
which a device communicates with the computer.