Terminology
Description
CIFS
Common Internet File System protocol, initially
implemented for the purpose of sharing files between
computers. Service Message Block (SMB) protocol
has replaced CIFS on Microsoft operating systems
and various other various Operating Systems.
CLI
Command-line interface. An interface composed of
various commands which are used to control
operating system responses.
cluster
A group of logically integrated servers that enables
high availability, increases capacity, or distributes
processing.
CSR
Customer self-repair indicates that the system may
be repaired by the customer. No OEM-trained
technician intervention is required.
data protection
The process of protecting data from getting corrupted
or lost as a result of hard drive failure. Methods used
to provide data protection include RAID and backups.
DFS
Distributed File System is a client/server-based
application that allows clients to access and process
network-based files as if they were local to their
computer.
DFSN
Distribute File System Namespace is an application
that groups shared folders on several servers into
one or more logically structured objects. Each
namespace appears to an end user as a shared
folder with a series of subdirectories.
DFSR
Distributed File System Replication is an application
that enables organizations to use synchronized
folders for servers on networks that have a limited
bandwidth.
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a protocol
used for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices
on a network.
DNS
Domain Name System is a method of converting or
mapping Internet domain names into IP addresses.
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