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MIB
Management Information Base. A repository of characteristics and
parameters managed in a network device, such as a NIC, hub, switch,
or router.
MSAP
Multi-Hop Source Address Preservation. MSAP allows requests to
pass through two cascaded SA8220s in different geographical areas.
Similar to SAP, but with geographic dispersal. See also SAP.
NIC
Network Interface Card. The attachment that connects a device to a
network by executing the code needed by the connected device to
share a cable or some other media with other workstations.
NTP
Network Time Protocol. A means of setting time among Internet
hosts around the world.
OPR
Out of Path Return. The ability to establish a session or connection
and then transfer the session to a fulfillment server. After the
fulfillment server receives the original request, it responds directly to
the client by a path other than the one established for the original
connection. This method typically results in faster delivery of the
requested content to the client.
OSPF
Open shortest path first
Policy
Rules used to effect changes in server resource apportionment
according to conditions and thresholds established by a system
administrator.
Policy Group
A set of services chosen and prioritized to automate network
performance to support a specific business model.
Port
In the context of TCP/IP sessions, a unique protocol-specific handle.
Priority
Description of an IP service’s place in the hierarchy of services within
a Policy Group.
Private Key
The part of a key in a public key system that is kept secret and used
only by its owner. It is used for decrypting messages and for making
digital signatures.
Public Key
The part of a key in a public key system that is distributed widely, and
is not kept secure. Used for encryption or for verifying signatures.
RICH
Real-time Intelligent Content Handling. Descriptive of the manner in
which Commerce Director analyzes and allocates requests for IP
services according to the type of content requested.