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Database
Organizes information so that it can be managed updated, as well as easily
accessed by users or applications.
Data-Link layer
The second layer of the OSI model. Controls the movement of data on the
physical link of a network
DB-25
A 25 ping male connector for attaching External modems or RS-232 serial
devices
DB-9
A 9 pin connector for RS-232 connections
dBd
Decibels related to dipole antenna
dBi
Decibels relative to isotropic radiator
dBm
Decibels relative to one milliwatt
Decrypt
To unscramble an encrypted message back into plain text
Default
A predetermined value or setting that is used by a program when no user
input has been entered for this value or setting
Demilitarized zone
DMZ: A single computer or group of computers that can be accessed by
both users on the Internet as well as users on the Local Network, but that is
not protected by the same security as the Local Network.
DHCP