Glossary

Remote Authentication Dial-In User ServiceA Novell authentication service that enables remote users to securely dial in to NetWare networks (version 5.1 or later) and access network information and resources. When installed on a server, RADIUS may be configured as an integral part of Novell Modular Authentication Services (NMAS).

Redundant Array of Independent DisksA category of disk arrays (two or more drives working together) that provide increased performance and various levels of error recovery and fault tolerance. RAID can be implemented in software using standard disk controllers, or it can be designed into the disk controller itself. Also known as redundant array of inexpensive disks.

random access memoryThe internal dynamic storage of a computer that can be addressed by the computer's operating system. RAM is erased when the power is turned off.

Remote Access Management AgentA NetWare Loadable Module (NLM) (NCMA.NLM) that provides all remote access information to the ManageWise software or to any SNMP-based console on the network.

The internal dynamic storage of a computer that can be addressed by the computer's operating system. RAM is erased when the power is turned off.

Reverse Address Resolution ProtocolAn Internet protocol used by some hosts to find an Internet address at startup. It maps a physical address to an Internet address.

NT RAS Configuration policyIn previous versions of ZENworks Desktop Management, a policy that sets dial-up networking parameters. It no longer ships with ZENworks Desktop Management, if you are upgrading from a previous version of ZENworks and are using this policy, ZENworks Desktop Management supports it.

Role-Based ServicesNovell iManager gives administrators the ability to assign specific responsibilities to users and to present the user with only the tools (and their accompanying rights) necessary to perform those sets of responsibilities. This functionality is called Role-Based Services (RBS). Role-Based Services allows administrators to focus the user on a specified set of functions, called tasks, and objects as determined by the grouping of tasks called roles. What users see when they access iManager is based on their role assignments in eDirectory. Only the tasks assigned to that user are displayed. The user does not need to browse the tree to find an object to administer; the iManager plug-in for that task presents the necessary tools and interface to perform the task.

Role-Based Services moduleIn ZENworks Server Management, a container used for organizing the RBS Task objects in an eDirectory tree. ZENworks supplies predefined containers that correspond to ZENworks Server Management services, such as Traffic Management and MIB Compiler.

In ZENworks Server Management, users are authorized to perform tasks specific to administration applications. ZENworks uses Role-Based Services (RBS) to organize Server Management tasks into roles and to assign scope information to a role, user, or group.

1. DOS-based and Java-based utilities, both of which let a network administrator use a network workstation as a NetWare server console. Remote Console enhances security because network administrators can lock servers in a safe place and remove the keyboards and monitors.2. An application included with NetWare Client for Mac OS. Remote Console enables network administrators to use their Mac OS computers to manage remote servers. Network administrators can back up servers, load and unload NLMs, install and remove products, and change configuration parameters. In addition, Remote Console provides administrators with a capability not found in the DOS remote console: the ability to open windows to multiple servers simultaneously.

In ZENworks Server Management, a Java-based application (rconj.exe) that runs on a Windows workstation or server and is used to remotely control NetWare.

In ZENworks Server Management, a utility (RCONAG6.NLM) running on the target NetWare 4.2/5.x/6.x server in order to service all RConsoleJ Client requests.

In ZENworks Server Management, a Java-based utility running on the Windows workstation/server workstation that allows remote control and monitoring of all NetWare 4.2/5.x/6.x console operations from a central location.

In ZENworks Server Management, a utility (RCONPRXY.NLM) running on a NetWare server in order to route all IP packets to IPX.

Remote Desktop ProtocolA Microsoft protocol designed to provide remote display and input capabilities over network connections for Windows-based applications running on a server. In ZENworks Desktop Management, the Microsoft RDP client is used by the Novell Application Launcher (NAL), the NAL plug-in, and the ZENworks Launch gadget to enable running of ZENworks applications from a Windows terminal server.

A file system or property right. In a file system, the trustee can open and read files, open and scan directory contents, and execute any program files located in the directory. Rights assigned at the file level can override the Read directory right. In the case of a property, the trustee can read and compare the values of the property. The Read property right implies the Compare property right.

A NetWare feature that protects data from failures in network hardware. When the NetWare network operating system writes data to a block on the hard disk, it reads back the data and compares it to the original data still in memory. If the data from the disk matches the data in memory, the data in memory is released. If the data does not match, Hot Fix marks that block on the disk as bad and redirects the data to another location on the hard disk.

Short for "Read-Only attribute."

A file system attribute that prevents a file or directory from being deleted, renamed, or written to (modified). When this attribute is set, the Rename Inhibit and Delete Inhibit attributes are automatically set.

In a personal computer, built-in computer memory that stores critical programs such as the program that boots the computer when it is turned on.

A copy of the Master replica that can be used to allow users to read NDS database information.

Short for "Read/Write attribute."

A file system attribute automatically assigned to all files created on the network. This right allows users to read from and write to files. When the Read Write attribute is set, the Rename Inhibit and Delete Inhibit attributes are not set.

A type of replica that can be used to read or update Novell Directory Services (NDS) database information. It cannot be used to create a new partition.

A realm that provides read access to users and groups. By default, the writable and readable realms are the same: the J2EE application server on which the exteNd Director application is deployed.

A file that contains information about other files in a directory. README files are frequently distributed with computer software. The contents vary, usually featuring operating instructions and, often, a description of the files the user should expect to be in the directory. The file might also include information about the maker of the files.

A Novell Storage Services (NSS) utility that rebuilds damaged NSS volumes when either a hardware crash or a "corrupted data blocks" event occurs.

In the high-level data link control (HDLC) protocol, a control field message indicating a temporary busy condition.

In the high-level data link control (HDLC) protocol, a control field in a packet indicating that data has been successfully received and that data can be sent.

In the high-level data link control (HDLC) protocol, a type of control packet that is sent to data terminal equipment (DTE) to indicate that the receiving DTE is ready to receive a data packet.

A type of concurrency control that enables an application to lock the record it is accessing within a file. Other users can read the record, but no other user can lock, update, or delete the record until the application that holds the lock releases it.

Short for "Hot Fix redirection area."The space on a hard disk set aside for redirection of data from faulty disk blocks.

A category of disk arrays (two or more drives working together) that provide increased performance and various levels of error recovery and fault tolerance. RAID can be implemented in software using standard disk controllers, or it can be designed into the disk controller itself. Also known as redundant array of inexpensive disks.

The ability of code to process multiple interleaved requests for service nearly simultaneously. For example, a reentrant function can begin responding to one call, be interrupted by other calls, and complete them all with the same results as if the function had received and executed each call serially.

To resend the Internet discussion groups that a news server receives from other news servers.

A server that provides the time to which all other time servers and workstations on an eDirectory network synchronize. Reference time servers can be synchronized with an external time source, such as an atomic clock. Reference time servers vote with other primary or reference time servers to determine what the common network time should be. However, reference time servers don't adjust their internal clocks; instead, the primary servers' internal clocks are adjusted to synchronize with the reference time server.

In ZENworks Server Management, the schedule for the Distributor object, which determines when the Distributor reads eDirectory for new Distributions or changes to any of its Distributions. If new Distributions are found, the Distributor builds the new Distributions according to the Distribution object's Build schedule; if changes to existing Distributions are found, the Distributor rebuilds the existing Distributions according to the Distribution object's Build schedule.

A regular expression (regex) is a way of describing a string of text using metacharacters or wildcard symbols.

A file system that logs its changes to a journal. This file system type allows for fast repair of potential inconsistencies. Such inconsistencies can occur when a file system is not unmounted before the operating system is shut down, such as in the event of a power failure. ReiserFS is optimized for small files.

A way to specify the location of a directory relative to another directory. For example, suppose your documents are in C:\Sample\Documents and your index is in C:\Sample\Index. The absolute path for the documents would be C:\Sample\Documents. The relative path from C:\Sample\Index to C:\Sample\Documents would be ..\Documents..

NetWare software formerly called NetWare Connect.A feature of NetWare that enables remote users of Windows, Mac OS, and DOS to dial into a network and access all available resources including files, databases, Novell Groupware applications, electronic mail, and minicomputer services. It also enables network users to dial out from the network and connect to bulletin boards, information services, and asynchronous minicomputers.

A NetWare Loadable Module (NLM) (NCMA.NLM) that provides all remote access information to the ManageWise software or to any SNMP-based console on the network.

In ZENworks Desktop Management, an application that is launched in place of another application when Novell Application Launcher is running in remote mode.

A Novell authentication service that enables remote users to securely dial in to NetWare networks (version 5.1 or later) and access network information and resources. When installed on a server, RADIUS may be configured as an integral part of Novell Modular Authentication Services (NMAS).

A method that allows a user to boot a workstation from remote boot image files on a NetWare server rather than from a boot diskette in the workstation's local drive. Client workstations that can start using remote booting do not need a floppy or hard drive to function on the network, and are therefore called diskless workstations. A diskless workstation relies on a programmable read-only memory (PROM) chip installed in its network board to communicate with the boot server.

The link between a network and a workstation that is using a modem and a dial-up connection.

1. DOS-based and Java-based utilities, both of which let a network administrator use a network workstation as a NetWare server console. Remote Console enhances security because network administrators can lock servers in a safe place and remove the keyboards and monitors.2. An application included with NetWare Client for Mac OS. Remote Console enables network administrators to use their Mac OS computers to manage remote servers. Network administrators can back up servers, load and unload NLMs, install and remove products, and change configuration parameters. In addition, Remote Console provides administrators with a capability not found in the DOS remote console: the ability to open windows to multiple servers simultaneously.

1. Remote Control protocols enable you to control another PC anywhere on the internet, using your own screen, keyboard and mouse. There are many software remote control solutions, some of which are free e.g. VNC.

2. ZENworks Desktop Management lets you remotely control a managed workstation. You can use Remote Control to provide user assistance and to help resolve workstation problems. With remote control connections, the remote operator can go beyond viewing the managed workstation to taking control of it. 3. A connection mode for a workstation running Novell Client software. With remote control connections, the remote workstation controls a dedicated workstation on the network. Only keystrokes and screen updates are transmitted over the communications link. Data processing occurs on the dedicated workstation.

In ZENworks Desktop Management, a policy that sets parameters for managing remote user functions, such as whether to prompt users for permission to remotely control their workstations. This policy is contained in the User package and the Workstation package. You can override the Remote Control policy defined in User Package and Workstation Package by directly defining it in the User object and Workstation object, respectively.

A Microsoft protocol designed to provide remote display and input capabilities over network connections for Windows-based applications running on a server. In ZENworks Desktop Management, the Microsoft RDP client is used by the Novell Application Launcher (NAL), the NAL plug-in, and the ZENworks Launch gadget to enable running of ZENworks applications from a Windows terminal server.

In ZENworks Desktop Management, a Remote Management component that runs any executable on the managed workstation.

In ZENworks Desktop Management and ZENworks Server Management, a component (RConsoleJ) that lets administrators remotely manage workstations and servers from a central location.

In ZENworks Desktop Management and ZENworks Server Management, a component that is installed on a managed workstation or a managed server so that the administrator can remotely manage it.

In ZENworks Desktop Management, a method of operation used by Novell Application Launcher (NAL) when it detects an active dial-up connection. Remote mode includes several features such as the NAL cache, checkpoint restart, remote access requirements, and remote alternate applications that help optimize the performance of NAL over a slow link.

In ZENworks Server Management, a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) MIB that provides the specifications for network data collection and analysis.

A Novell Client workstation using Novell Remote Access Dialer software. A remote node connection functions as if it were a workstation connected directly to the network. All data required for a session (file data and application packets) is transferred over the communications link. Data processing occurs on the remote workstation.

1. In ZENworks Desktop Management, an individual who can remotely view, control, transfer, and execute files; and remotely wake up, diagnose, and manage workstations.2. In ZENworks Server Management, an individual who can remotely view, control, and manage servers.

In ZENworks Server Management, a component that lets administrators test the connectivity and availability of services on a network device. Remote Ping is also called Monitoring Services.

In NetWare, a network printer that is not directly connected to the server but to a workstation. Also, a printer that is connected directly to a NetWare server (not running print server software), yet is available for shared network printing.

A protocol that allows a computer program running on one host to cause code to be executed on another host. Remote procedure calls (RPCs) are frequently used in interprocess communication. RPCs are also used to launch remote processes in distributed client-server computing environments.

A NetWare Loadable Module (NLM) that enables remote booting of workstations and allows workstations to be booted from files on the server rather than from boot diskettes.

Software that allows a user to boot a DOS workstation (including a diskless workstation) from a remote boot image file on a NetWare server, rather than from a boot diskette in the workstation's local drive.

Tracks the number of remote servers that have at least one remote connection. The tracked resources are displayed on 3.12 MONITOR NLM screens.

In ZENworks Desktop Management, a Remote Management feature that lets administrators view the desktop of a managed workstation from the management console.

In ZENworks Desktop Management, a