Appendix B. Glossary
PS/2
Personal System/2
IBM’s second generation of personal computers, which was released to the public in 1987. Today,
PS/2 is known as a device interface for mouse and keyboard.
SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol
A widely used network monitoring and control protocol.
SSH
Secure Shell
An encrypted network protocol providing a secure replacement for Telnet.
SSL
Secure Socket Layer
An encryption technology for the Internet used to provide secured data transmissions.
SVGA
Super Video Graphics Array
A refinement of the Video Graphics Array (VGA) that provides increased pitch and resolution
performance.
UTP
Unshielded Twisted Pair
A cable with two conductors twisted as a pair and bundled within the same outer PVC covering.
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