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• March 24, 2011 24Mar2011 Definição

  spool (simultaneous peripheral operations online)

  To spool (which stands for "simultaneous peripheral operations online") a computer document or task list (or "job") is to read it in and store it, usually on a hard disk or larger storage medium so that it can be printed or otherwise processed at a ... Continue Reading

• March 24, 2011 24Mar2011 Definição

  SRTP (Secure Real-Time Transport Protocol or Secure RTP)

  SRTP (Secure Real-Time Transport Protocol or Secure RTP) is an extension to RTP (Real-Time Transport Protocol) that incorporates enhanced security features. Continue Reading

• March 24, 2011 24Mar2011 Definição

  rack server (rack-mounted server)

  A rack server, also called a rack-mounted server, is a computer dedicated to use as a server and designed to be installed in a framework called a rack. Continue Reading

• March 24, 2011 24Mar2011 Definição

  multifunction peripheral (MFP)

  A multifunction peripheral (MFP) is a device that performs a variety of functions that would otherwise be carried out by separate peripheral devices. Continue Reading

• March 24, 2011 24Mar2011 Definição

  MTBF (mean time between failures)

  MTBF (mean time between failures) is a measure of how reliable a hardware product or component is. Continue Reading

• March 24, 2011 24Mar2011 Definição

  Theory of Constraints (TOC)

  The Theory of Constraints (TOC) is a philosophy of management and continuous improvement originally developed by Dr. Continue Reading

• March 24, 2011 24Mar2011 Definição

  initial program load (IPL)

  IPL (initial program load) is a mainframe term for the loading of the operating system into the computer's main memory. Continue Reading

• March 24, 2011 24Mar2011 Definição

  IDL (interface definition language)

  IDL (interface definition language) is a generic term for a language that lets a program or object written in one language communicate with another program written in an unknown language. Continue Reading

• March 23, 2011 23Mar2011 Definição

  Gbps (billions of bits per second)

  Gbps stands for billions of bits per second and is a measure of bandwidth on a digital data transmission medium such as optical fiber. Continue Reading

• March 23, 2011 23Mar2011 Definição

  FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards)

  FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) are a set of standards that describe document processing, encryption algorithms and other information technology standards for use within non-military government agencies and by government contractors ... Continue Reading

• March 23, 2011 23Mar2011 Definição

  Fair Information Practices (FIP)

  FIP (Fair Information Practices) is a general term for a set of standards governing the collection and use of personal data and addressing issues of privacy and accuracy. Continue Reading

• March 22, 2011 22Mar2011 Definição

  digiboard (or digicard)

  Digiboard or digicard is a generic name for a serial port card made by Digi International. Continue Reading

• March 22, 2011 22Mar2011 Definição

  Data Access Arrangement (DAA)

  A Data Access Arrangement (DAA) is an electronic interface within a computer and its modem to a public telephone line. Continue Reading

• March 22, 2011 22Mar2011 Definição

  Concurrent Versions System (CVS)

  CVS also is an abbreviation for Computer Vision Syndrome. Continue Reading

• March 22, 2011 22Mar2011 Definição

  closed circuit television (CCTV)

  CCTV (closed-circuit television) is a TV system in which signals are not publicly distributed but are monitored, primarily for surveillance and security purposes. Continue Reading

• March 22, 2011 22Mar2011 Definição

  CE router (customer edge router)

  A CE router (customer edge router) is a router located on the customer premises that provides an Ethernet interface between the customer's LAN and the provider's core network. Continue Reading

• March 04, 2011 04Mar2011 Definição

  decoupled architecture

  In general, a decoupled architecture is a framework for complex work that allows components to remain completely autonomous and unaware of each other.� Continue Reading

• January 25, 2011 25Jan2011 Definição

  IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

  The IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) describes itself as "the world's largest technical professional society -- promoting the development and application of electrotechnology and allied sciences for the benefit of humanity, ... Continue Reading

• January 25, 2011 25Jan2011 Definição

  MPP (massively parallel processing)

  MPP (massively parallel processing) is the coordinated processing of a program by multiple processors that work on different parts of the program, with each processor using its own operating system and memory. Continue Reading

• January 25, 2011 25Jan2011 Definição

  Push to Talk (PTT)

  Push to talk (PTT), is a means of instantaneous communication commonly employed in wireless cellular phone services that uses a button to switch a device from voice transmission mode to voice reception mode. Continue Reading

• January 25, 2011 25Jan2011 Definição

  aspect-oriented programming (AOP)

  Aspect-oriented programming (AOP) is an approach to programming that allows global properties of a program to determine how it is compiled into an executable program. Continue Reading