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ISV. Acronym for independent software vendor.
Image Backup. A backup option that takes a "snapshot" of an
entire system by writing a volume image to tape sector-by-sector,
rather than file-by-file. This method of backup is very fast and
allows companies to backup critical information in a limited
backup window.
Interface. A hardware or software protocol, contained in the
electronics of the tape controller and tape drive, that manages the
exchange of data between the drive and computer. The most
common interfaces for small computer systems are AT (IDE) and
SCSI.
Internal Drive. A drive mounted inside one of a computer's drive
bays.
Internet. A worldwide network of computer servers originally
developed by the federal government as a communication system
in the event of nuclear war or other wide-scale disaster.
Intranet. A private version of the Internet that provides a cost-
effective way to publish critical information and provide an
interactive communication path for heterogeneous systems.
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Jumper. A tiny connector box that slips over two pins that
protrude from a circuit board. The jumper can be moved to
change electrical connectors. When in place, the jumper connects
the pins electrically. Some board manufacturers use dual in-line
package (DIP) switches instead of jumpers.
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