HP NetStorage 6000 User Manual
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Glossary
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N
Network File System (NFS)
An open operating system designed by Sun Microsystems that allows all network
users to access shared files stored on computers of different types. Users can manip-
ulate shared files as if they were stored locally on the user’s own hard disk.
With NFS, computers connected to a network operate as clients while accessing
remote files, and as servers while providing remote users access to local shared files.
The NFS standards are publicly available and widely used.
NFS
See Network File System.
Network Interface Card (NIC)
An expansion card or other device used to connect a computer to a local area network.
NIS Domain
The appropriate NIS domain name that defines which Host, User and Group files are
applicable for this device. A master NIS server may manage multiple file sets and the
NIS domain defines which set is associated with this device.
NIS Server address
The IP address of the master server that automatically provides updates to the Host,
User and Group files.
P
Packet
A block of information sent across a network. Packets contain header (which handle
addressing), error correction, checksums, and data.
Permission
The ability of a particular user in a multi-user computer environment to access a partic-
ular resource by means of a user account. Permissions are stored in the system, in a
file called a permissions log. Permissions are checked when a user attempts to access
a resource.
Permission bits
Bits that identify the read/write/execute (rwx) privileges for a UNIX file’s owner, group,
and anyone else that needs access to the file (other).