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  • network access server (NAS)

    A network access server (NAS) is a computer server that enables an independent service provider (ISP) to provide connected customers with Internet access.  Definition

  • NetWare

    NetWare, made by Novell, is a widely-installed network server operating system.  Definition

  • multistation access unit (MSAU)

    A multistation access unit (MSAU) is a hub or concentrator that connects a group of computers ('nodes' in network terminology) to a token ring local area network.  Definition

  • virtual network computing (VNC)

    Virtual network computing (VNC) is a type of remote-control software that makes it possible to control another computer over a network connection...  Definition

  • terminal emulation

    Terminal emulation is the ability to make one computer terminal, typically a PC, appear to look like another, usually older type of terminal so that a user can access programs originally written to communicate with the other terminal type.  Definition

  • Telnet

    What is Telnet? Telnet is a user command and an underlying TCP/IP protocol for accessing remote computers.  Definition

  • DNS for a wireless network: Router Expert

    DNS services are essential for building a secure wireless LAN. Our Router Expert provides complete instructions for setting up a DNS server, including implementing BIND, configuring a non-authoritative server and creating zone files.  Tip

  • NetDirector, an introduction: Free, simple server management

    NetDirector provides a free, customizable, easy way for network and systems administrators to configure network services and manage groups of Linux, Solaris, or BSD servers. The open source tool is also part of a movement towards greater interoperabi...  Tip

  • Program helps admins control user privileges in Windows

    Winternals Protection Manager allows administrators to define precisely how users can (or can't) do things with applications.  Tip

  • Tool helps administrators run applications with limited user privileges

    A tool called RunAsLimitedUser allows administrators to run any application in a limited-user context.  Tip

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