Glossary

In ZENworks Desktop Management, a technology developed by the IBM and the Intel Advanced Manageability Alliance, where a computer motherboard can turn itself on (and off) based on signals arriving at the computer's network card.

wide area networkA network, not confined to a single location, that communicates over a long distance, such as across a city or around the world. A WAN is usually formed by connecting smaller local area networks (LANs).

A remote call configuration for a WAN link. One call configuration equals one virtual circuit on one WAN link and contains the parameters needed by the WAN link driver to establish and maintain links to a given destination.

Web ARchiveA compressed file format, defined by the J2EE standard, for storing all the resources required to install and run a Web application in a single file. Having a single large file instead of many small files makes transferring the Web application from server to server easier.

Packets used to make sure workstations are still connected to the NetWare server. All settings are determined by the SET parameters. Server parameters can be set so that if the server hasn't received a packet from a station in a certain time, a watchdog packet is sent to the station.If the station doesn't respond within a certain time, another watchdog packet is sent. If the station still doesn't respond to a certain number of watchdog packets, the server assumes that the station is no longer connected and clears the station's connection.The time period before the first watchdog packet, the time period between watchdog packets, and the number of watchdog packets are configurable using the SET utility.

Web-Based Enterprise ManagementIn ZENworks Desktop Management, a network management initiative backed by many software companies.

An application run from a Web server. In ZENworks Desktop Management, the Novell Application Launcher, the NAL plug-in, and the ZENworks Launch gadget enable users to launch Web applications.

A compressed file format, defined by the J2EE standard, for storing all the resources required to install and run a Web application in a single file. Having a single large file instead of many small files makes transferring the Web application from server to server easier.

Software that allows a user to locate, view, and access information from World Wide Web sites using a graphical interface (such as Internet Explorer or Netscape). Browsers send FTP, HTTP, or other types of requests to view HTML or other documents or to access services on the Web.

Remote Web ConsoleIn ZENworks Server Management, a browser-based console in Novell iManager that enables administrators to check the configuration of any agent, monitor the activities of any agent, and control many agent functions.

A server application that publishes HTML and other types of documents on the World Wide Web. When a Web server receives an HTTP, FTP, or other type of request for a document from a Web browser, it responds by sending the document to the browser.

A set of standard extensions for the HTTP protocol that enables users to edit and manage files collaboratively on a Web server. This new Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) standard basically transforms the Internet from Read-only to Read/Write. It is supported by most operating systems and applications from Microsoft, Oracle, and Adobe. WebDAV uses XML encoding to move, copy, delete, and create collections of items (groups of like objects, such as documents). WebDAV also supports getting and setting properties, such as document titles or author name. It is used for general Web document storage.

In ZENworks Desktop Management, a network management initiative backed by many software companies.

Web-based Distributed Authoring and VersioningA set of standard extensions for the HTTP protocol that enables users to edit and manage files collaboratively on a Web server. This new Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) standard basically transforms the Internet from Read-only to Read/Write. It is supported by most operating systems and applications from Microsoft, Oracle, and Adobe. WebDAV uses XML encoding to move, copy, delete, and create collections of items (groups of like objects, such as documents). WebDAV also supports getting and setting properties, such as document titles or author name. It is used for general Web document storage.

Provides support for the Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WebDAV) communications protocol. Using this protocol, the WebDAV subsystem allows you to access server-side content in the exteNd Director Content Management subsystem from third-party WebDAV client applications. The WebDAV subsystem provides an API for developing your own WebDAV client that accesses custom exteNd Director content management functions.

Means that what you see on the screen is what you will see on the printed page.

wireless fidelityA set of product compatibility standards for wireless local area networks (WLAN) based on the IEEE 802.11 specifications. Wireless signals allow computer users to connect to a network (and surf the web) without being tethered by a network cable. Wi-Fi is the popular term for a high-frequency wireless local area network (WLAN).

A network, not confined to a single location, that communicates over a long distance, such as across a city or around the world. A WAN is usually formed by connecting smaller local area networks (LANs).

Refers to the * and ? characters when used in database searches.

Windows-to-Novell Connection ServiceA collection of software programs that allow users to dial out from the network though a pool of modems connected to the server so they can access bulletin boards, host computers, or other resources, or to dial in and remotely control a dedicated network workstation using third-party communications applications.Win2NCS allows users to "redirect" data to and from a Windows communication port. Instead of going through a modem connected to the workstation's COM port, data is routed to a port controlled by the Novell Connection Service (NCS) on the Novell Internet Access Server (NIAS) 4.1 server. In this way Win2NCS gives a sharing capability to modems similar to the capability that print servers have given to printers. Instead of having a modem on each machine, users only need a modem pool on the server.Previously called the NASI Redirector.

In ZENworks Handheld Management, a policy used to override the user authentication settings of the ZENworks Handheld Management Service object for associated WinCE devices. This policy is contained in the ZENworks Handheld package.

In ZENworks Handheld Management, a policy used to associate different software programs or functions with the buttons on the associated Windows CE device; specify which programs you want to include on the Start menu (on a Pocket PC) or on the desktop (on a handheld PC); and specify power settings for Windows CE devices. This policy is contained in the ZENworks Handheld package and ZENworks Handheld User package.

In ZENworks Handheld Management, a plural policy used to specify files to retrieve from the associated Windows CE device to copy to a specified location. This policy is contained in the ZENworks Handheld package and ZENworks Handheld User package.

In ZENworks Handheld Management, the software that manages Windows CE devices that communicate directly with the IP conduit on the proxy service computer via TCP/IP; no third-party synchronization software (Microsoft ActiveSync, for example) is required.

In ZENworks Handheld Management, a policy used to ensure that a password is set on the associated Windows CE device and to configure enhanced security options for Pocket PCs. The WinCE Security policy also lets you specify self-destruct settings to disable a Windows CE device after a specified number of failed password attempts or after a specified number of days since the device was last synchronized. This policy is contained in the ZENworks Handheld package and ZENworks Handheld User package.

A program running on top of the X Window System that allows for actions, such as resizing windows or moving them around. The window manager is also responsible for the window decoration such as window titles and borders. The behavior and look can be customized by the user.

In ZENworks Handheld Management, any handheld device that runs Windows CE.

In ZENworks Desktop Management, a policy that lets administrators enable roaming profiles and apply desktop settings. This policy is contained in the User package.

In ZENworks Desktop Management, a policy that establishes membership in groups for Windows so that Desktop policies can be applied to them. This policy is contained in the User and Workstation packages.

In ZENworks Desktop Management and ZENworks Server Management, a Microsoft implementation of Web-Based Enterprise Management that enables access to management information in an enterprise environment.

In ZENworks Server Management, any one of the Novell SNMP-based agents for Windows NT that provide real-time server performance data and information about server alarms and events.

In ZENworks Desktop Management, a policy that sets parameters for Citrix and Microsoft Terminal Server users. This policy is contained in the User package.

A collection of software programs that allow users to dial out from the network though a pool of modems connected to the server so they can access bulletin boards, host computers, or other resources, or to dial in and remotely control a dedicated network workstation using third-party communications applications.Win2NCS allows users to "redirect" data to and from a Windows communication port. Instead of going through a modem connected to the workstation's COM port, data is routed to a port controlled by the Novell Connection Service (NCS) on the Novell Internet Access Server (NIAS) 4.1 server.In this way Win2NCS gives a sharing capability to modems similar to the capability that print servers have given to printers. Instead of having a modem on each machine, users only need a modem pool on the server.Previously called the NASI Redirector.

A set of product compatibility standards for wireless local area networks (WLAN) based on the IEEE 802.11 specifications. Wireless signals allow computer users to connect to a network (and surf the web) without being tethered by a network cable. Wi-Fi is the popular term for a high-frequency wireless local area network (WLAN).

Windows Management InstrumentationIn ZENworks Desktop Management and ZENworks Server Management, a Microsoft implementation of Web-Based Enterprise Management that enables access to management information in an enterprise environment.

Computer application that allows you to compose, edit, format, print, and save different kinds of documents, including memos, letters, and reports.

The user interface with the Workflow subsystem provided by the application developer using the Workflow API. The client defines workitems and interacts with the workflow engine and queue.

A part of the Workflow subsystem that provides routing and execution services for a workflow process.

In the Workflow subsystem, a branching series of activities and links that models a business process. Also called a workflow. Workflow processes are defined in the Workflow Designer.

A part of the Workflow subsystem that contains workitem data and mediates between workflow clients and the workflow engine. The queue is also responsible for monitoring automatic activities.

Allows you to graphically model business processes that use simple or rules-based routing (links) to move documents relating to an item of work from task to task (activities). Participants access their work at activities through individual or group worklists. A runtime engine manages processes, workitems, and participants. APIs make it easy to use components to create custom user interfaces for activities.

A Novell Directory Services (NDS) schema class similar to the Computer class, but with unique attributes associated with workstation management. When the workstation is imported, it is used to create a Workstation object in NDS.

A user's current location in a Novell Directory Services (NDS) tree, as reported by the Novell Client software.

In ZENworks Desktop Management, user workstation software that plugs in to Workstation Manager to further enhance its workstation management capabilities. For example, the Novell Application Launcher (NAL) workstation helper enables workstation-associated applications to be installed, uninstalled, cached, and run. This allows for application management based on the workstation rather than a user logged in to the workstation.

In ZENworks Desktop Management, an image of all the partitions and data on a source computer's storage devices, such as hard disks and Jaz drives. Usually prepared with the intent to completely replace the contents of a target computer's storage devices. Also called the base image.

In ZENworks Desktop Management, a policy that sets imaging parameters for workstations that are registered in Novell Directory Services (NDS). This policy is contained in the Workstation package.

In ZENworks Desktop Management, a policy that sets parameters to control automatic workstation importing. This policy is contained in the Server package.

A Novell Directory Services (NDS) object that contains workstation naming and remote control policy information. A subset of this information is important for workstation registration.

A NetWare Administrator snap-in tool or standalone executable program (with and without a GUI interface) that allows network administrators to import the network addresses of workstations that have run the Workstation Registration program. The Workstation Import utility is part of the ZENworks utility suite.

In ZENworks Desktop Management, a component that allows administrators to gather and view hardware and software inventory information from managed workstations.

In ZENworks Desktop Management, a policy that sets inventory scanner parameters for the hardware and software data to scan for, the scan schedule, and the Inventory server that should receive the .str file. This policy is contained in the Workstation package.

In ZENworks Desktop Management, a component that helps administrators reduce the overall cost and complexity of managing workstation desktops by using policies to provide automatic management of server, user, and workstation configurations, processes, and behaviors.

A component that is installed on a workstation to enable it to be managed through ZENworks Desktop Management.

A Novell Directory Services (NDS) object created to allow network administrators to manage workstations through NDS. When a workstation is registered and imported, the object is automatically created and instantiated.

In ZENworks Desktop Management, a policy package which, by default, contains the Computer Extensible policy, the Novell iPrint policy, the Remote Control policy, the Workstation Imaging policy, the Workstation Inventory policy, the Windows 2000 Group policy, the ZENworks Desktop Management Agent policy, and the Scheduled Action policy.

An executable program on a workstation that registers the workstation in Novell Directory Services (NDS) and makes the workstation available for importing. The Workstation Registration program is part of the ZENworks utility suite.

In ZENworks Desktop Management, a utility to set up different actions to run on a workstation.

In ZENworks Desktop Management, an application to which a workstation has been given access by associating the Application object with the Workstation object in Novell eDirectory.

Using the HTTP protocol, a hyperlinked collection of documents, files, and images that can be viewed with a Web browser.

A realm that allows read and write access to users and groups. By default, the writable and readable realms are the same.

A NetWare file system or property right.In the file system, the trustee can open and write to a file or directory. In the case of individual files in a directory, the trustee can open and modify the files unless rights assigned at the file level block the Write right.In the case of a multivalued property, the trustee can add, change, or remove values. The Write property right implies the Add Self property right.

What you see is what you getMeans that what you see on the screen is what you will see on the printed page.