Extreme Networks AG200 User Manual page 408

Glossary
cache
CD
CIDR
client
cluster
compliance
CTA
Enforcement cluster
Enforcement server
ES
DC
DHCP
DN
DNS
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A location where information is stored that can be accessed quickly.
This location can be in memory or in a file.
Compact disc
Classless InterDomain Routing
sub networks (subnets) that allows grouping and results in less
router overhead.
A computer that requests services from another (server).
A logical grouping of ESs.
Meets defined standards or conditions.
Cisco Trust Agent
A logical grouping of Enforcement servers.
When using Sentriant AG in a multiple-server installation, the server
that is used for enforcement.
Enforcement server
Domain controller A server that manages and controls the activities
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(such as user access) in the domain.
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
addresses to endpoints as they connect to the network, and
releasing them as the endpoints disconnect from the network.
DHCP allows administrators to manage IP addresses from one
location rather than at each endpoint.
Distinguished Name In the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
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(LDAP), objects are referenced by their DN.
Domain name server A computer that translates domain names (such
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as mycompany.com) into IP addresses (such as 216.239.41.99).
a method of specifying networks and
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A method of assigning IP
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