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| (Programming Language): an umbrella term for a collection of Microsoft products that depend on the .NET gramework such as C# or Visual Basic.NET |
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| Paid based on a contract that has a defined end, although the duration of employment can last anywhere from several weeks to years. |
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| (Programming Language): Advanced Business Application Programing. An object-oriented programming language, created by a German company SAP, for developing applications for SAP's system. |
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| (Operating System): A UNIX like operating system produced by IBM. |
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| (Programming Language): Asynchronous JavaScript and XML. A web development model that groups existing technologies together to create interactive web applications. |
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| (IBM Skill): A midrange server for small companies and departmental use in large firms. The system has recentlhy been rebranded as the "IBM iSeries" |
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| (Programming Language): Active Server Page. A web page that includes one or more scripts (small embedded programs) that are processed on a server before being sent to a user. A microsoft product. |
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| (Programming Language): Faster than a standard ASP page, elements on an ASP.net web page act as objects and are run on a server. A microsoft product. |
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| (Database): Software for creating and managing databases from Microsoft. Access is easier to use than many other database systems making it ideal for less-skilled users. |
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| The directory services stores info about objects on a network and makes info available to users and network admins. gives users access to permitted resources anywhere on network using a single log-on process. |
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| a methodology that releases the software developers from following strict steps and allows them to concentrate creative energies on project. only doing what's necessary. reliance on knowledge of development team (not well documented processes). |
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| (Application Server): A specialized application server for Java code to execute. |
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| (Networking Technology): A suite of technologies that provide application availability, load balancing, security and acceleration. |
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| A server that hosts an application programming interface to expose |
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| Everything that happens before it gets to your browser. If you're booking a flight, that's where prices are checked, itineraries are booked, and credit cards are charged. |
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| (Database): The systems and tools businesses use to collect, store and analyze corporate data and to understand market behavior. |
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| (Programming Language): A popular language that provides very fine control over the performance and size of a program, especially compared to other high-level languages. |
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| computer or app that receives information or resources from another. (the requesting computer) |
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| this is a process of tracking different development builds/versions of the software for revision, change and release control. |
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| an arrangement where a corporation that has a job hires another corporation to hire, insure, and take care of the tax and legal responsibilities of hiring an employee to fill this job. |
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| DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) |
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| this is TCP/IP service protocol that dnamicaly leases IP addresses to eligible network client computers. |
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| a group of computers that are part of a network and share common directory DB. administered as a unit with common rules and procedures. |
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| database system that translates an IP address into a hostname that is easy to remember. eg: 209.121.191.98 to kensington.com |
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| Examples of Server Applications |
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oMicrosoft Exchange Server: Windows
oMicrosoft SWQL: Windows
SAP CRM: Windows, Linux, UNIX
oOracle Database Server: Windows, Linux, UNIX |
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| flavor of UNIX o/s. free and originally from Berkeley Software Distrbution (BSD). |
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| the part of a web site that you can see and interact with. HTML makes up the text on the page, CSS makes it pretty, and JavaScript makes it interactive. All of these things happen in the browser. |
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| HSRP (Hot Standby Router Protocol) |
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| Cisco routing protocol for fault-tolerant IP routing that enables a set of routers to work together |
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| HTTP/HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) |
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| in OSI model, this is located in the application layer and is used for linking files, text, graphics between browsers and other internet apps. |
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| IIS (Internet Information Server) |
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| this is a software service that supports Website creation, configuration and management, along with other Internet functions. |
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| IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) |
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| this is an internet protocol used for email retrieval. |
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| IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) |
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| this is a protocol that secures IP comm with encryption, data authentication and confidentiality. |
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| IPX/SPX (Internetwork Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet Exchange) |
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| network protocol used by Novell Netware |
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| IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) |
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| this is a newer IP version that expands address length up to 128 bits from 32 bits. |
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| ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) |
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| this is a WAN data comm service provided by telephone companies. used for high speed dial up connections. |
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| This is a high-level programming language developed by Sun Microsystems. became a popular choice for creating web applications. similar to C++, but is strictly an object-oriented programming language. more strict than C++, meaning variables and functions must be explicitly defined. |
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| LAMP is a combination of free, open source software. LAMP stands for: Linux (operating system), Apache HTTP Server, MySQL (database software), and PHP, Perl or Python (principal components to build a viable general purpose web server |
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| LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) |
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| it's a protocol for querying and accessing info directories (such as organizations, individuals, phone numbers, addresses) and other resources |
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| an email list software used to communicate with other members subscribed on a list |
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| (Networking Technology): Multi Protocol Label Switching--a mechanism for using a shared IP network to securely cary traffic from unrelated systems and allowing differentiasted handling to ensure quality of service with time sensitive applications. |
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| (Special Skill): A program designed to assist project managers in developing plans, assigning tasks, tracking progress and managing budgets. |
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| (Database): a free relational database management system that depends on SQL to process data in a database. |
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| (Storage): Network-Attached Storage. A storage server dedicated to sharing on a network. |
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| NFS (Network File System) |
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| UNIX-based protocol that allows computers access to files over a network. |
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| (Networking Technology): Network Interface Card. A card that allows a computer to connect to a LAN. |
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| (Storage): Network Appliance, Inc. A data management and computer storage company that fostered th widespread use of network-attached storage. |
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| (Other Skill): Poicies and processes for monitoring a network and protecting it from unauthorized access. |
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| provides connection to network using applications (outlook email app) |
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| identifies recipient. Controls access to physical networking, eliminating confusion over ownership |
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| routes messages to appropriate address by best available path |
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| actual physical connections—hubs, routers, cables, network adapters |
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| takes data from app layers and presents it in understandable computer format |
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| opens and closes sessions between two computers |
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| breaks data down into manageable segments, delivers error free and in proper sequence |
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| (Programming Paradigm): The idea that a computer program should be made up of a group of objects that act on each other, rather than a set of functions or instructions. |
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| (Other Skill): A proram with source code that the general public can access and modify for free. |
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| Oracle Application Server |
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| (Application Server): a suite of Oracle products used to develop, deploy and integrate applications. |
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| (Database): Oracle Corp. is a major software company that is best known for developing database products. |
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| (Programming Language): an open-source, embedded scripting language used to create dynamic web pages. |
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| PING (Packet Internet Gopher) |
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| A TCP/IP application that sends a message to another computer, waits for a reply, and displays the time the transmission took. This serves to identify what computers are available on the Internet and how long wait-times are. |
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| (Programming Language): Oracle's proprietary server-based version of the SQL language. |
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| is a group or department within a business, agency or enterprise that defines and maintains standards for project management within the organization. |
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| POP3 (Post Office Protocol Version 3) |
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| located in application layer of OSI, this is a IP used for delievering or receiving emails |
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| PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) |
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| provides dial-up networked connection to networks. Used by ISPs as dial-up protocol. |
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| (Enterprise App): a leading provider of HR, customer relationship and performance management software. |
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| (Programming Language): a language designed for processing text. Similar to C and C++ but easier to learn and faster to code. |
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| free email system that works on UNIX systems for delivery/retrieval of emails |
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| (Programming Language): a computer application development system featuring an integrated development environment that speeds the creation and deployment of applications. |
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| (Programming Language): A general programming language that is open source and very portable. |
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| (Process Management): Quality Assurance. A systematic development process that ensures a project, product or service meets certain standards, avoids defects and satisfies customer requirements. |
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| (Networking Technology): Quality of Service. The ability for a network to control different applications, data flow or users in order to guarantee a specific peformance level. |
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| (Database): Relational Database Management System. Stores data in a series of tables. |
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| finds a route with smallest number of hops between source and destination |
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| (Programming Language): Report Program Generator. An IBM programming language used to develop business applications. Widely used on AS/400/iSeries systems. |
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| (Other Skill): A leading company that sells and supports its own Linux distribution and other open source technologies. |
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| (Networking Technology): a hardware device that acts as a junction for forwarding data between two or more networks. |
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| (Programming Language): an eopn source web application framewor for Ruby, an objected oriented programming language. ROR is used to develop database backed web apps. |
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| (Storage): Storage Area Network. A network of shared storage devices that can be accessed by multiple computers. |
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| (Enterprise Application): a leading provider of comprehensive integrated business applications. |
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| provides the flexibility to slice/dice data to view costs internall; provides a view of profitability beond basic financial reporting |
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| integrates sales, sevices and marketing through business processes and enterprise apps |
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| captures business transactions and populates them in accetable and legal external reporting structures |
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| provides ability to have a better view of corporate cash flow, manage disputes with customers, adds efficiency to billing process |
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| (Enterprise Application): a software system for statistical analysis, reporting and data mining produced by SAS Institute. |
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| Software Development Life Cycle - SDLC is a series of stages that provide a model for the development and lifecycle management of software or apps. |
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| (Other Skill): Session Initiation Protocol. A signaling protocol that can be used to integrate Internet Telphony services with email, Internet and chat. |
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| (Networking Technology): Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. An internet standard for sending email messages between internet servers. |
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| SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) |
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| a TPC/IP protocol used int he process of sending and receiving emails |
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| (Other Skill): Service Oriented Architecture. An application architecture that integrates fucntions to perform various business processes. |
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| (Programming Language): Simple Object Access Protocol--for exchanging XML-based messages over a computer network. |
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| (Process Management): The Sarbanes-Oxley Act mandates specific processes to improve the accuracy of financial reporting by public companies. Has IT implications including the rule that all electronic messages and resources are saved for at least 5 years. |
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| (Programming Language): Structured Query Language. Used to retrieve data from a database. |
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| (Database): a database that can respond to querires from aplications on PCs or workstations using the SQL language. |
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| network prtocol used for authenticating comm when logging onto a remote computer |
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| (o/s): a commercial version of Linux sold by Novell, Inc. |
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| (Other Skill): Software as a Service. A delivery method where software is treated as a service access from an Internet host. The process saves companies money and reduces maintenance and support problems. |
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| (Technical Term): a small, simple program or bit of programming code typically used for repeated actions. |
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| (Special Skill): a status granted by the US gov't to indviduals allowing them access to classified info. |
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| app or computer that responds to and fulfills requests from clients. |
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| Seven Layers of OSI Network Model |
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| Application, Presentation, Session, Transport, Network, Data Link, Physical |
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| (Other Skill): an integrated suite of Microsoft technologies used for content sharing, collaboration and document management. |
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| (Programming Language): the processor that accepts and executes the commands a user enters in a UNIX o/s. Other versions: C-shell, Tab C-shell, Bourne Shell, Korn shell. |
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| (Enterprise Application): a leading provider of CRM software systems. |
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| (O/S): a UNIX like o/s produced by Sun Microsystems. |
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| Source Code Control (CVS, RCS, SCCS) |
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| free source control apps that develops use to manage versioning of their code. |
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| (Enterprise Service Provider): a multinational company that sells computers, software, IT systems and services, including the Solaris o/s. |
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| (Database): generally refers to database management systems developed by the Sybase Corp. |
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| (Field): A professional practitioner of IT Administration, which is concerned mainly with the design, construction, and maintenance of computer systems and networks. |
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| (Networking Technology): Transmission Control Protocol/Inernet Protocol--a suite of communication protocols used to exchange data over the Internet between two computer systems. |
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| (Database): Tools for Oracle Application Development. A set of tools that streamlines development and administration of applications, databases, and business intelligence. |
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| (other skill): Time Sharing Option and Interactive System Productivity Facility. Two software environments that allow sstem functionality from creating and managing data sets to submitting jobs. |
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| (Networking Technology): Sound translated into electric signals, which are transmitted, and then converted back into sound. Often refers to computer hardware and software that function similar to telephone equipment. |
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| an IP that allows used to connect their PCs as remote workstations to a host computer anywhere in the world and use it as if it were local. allows terminal emulation. |
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| part of Telnet. ability to access a remote compuer and use its resources. |
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| (Application Server): an open source, Java-based application server that runs on multiple platforms. |
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| UAT (User Acceptance Test) |
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| end-user testing. performed by customers on a production system to approve, accept, and sign off on a project. |
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| UDP (User Datagram Protocol) |
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| provides a connectionless transportation services on top of the IP |
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| (Programming Language): Unified Modeling Language. A standardized software engineering language used to specify and visualize software programs. |
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| (O/S): developed by Bell Labs in the 1970s, this o/s is small, flexible, has many variations. |
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| (O/S): a free o/s dervied from Debian Linux. |
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| (Other Skill): a movement to simplify business comm. by integrating a range of technologies and applications into one platform. |
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| (Other Skill): a leading provider of virtualization software and services |
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| (Network): Virtual Private Network--a private network that uses a public network (usually the internet) to connect remote sites or users together. |
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| VPN (Vitual Private Network) |
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| extension of private network--including encapsulated, encrypted, and authenticated links across shared or public networks. |
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| (Other Skill): a technique to implement a complete simluation of a device (o/s, server, network) dividing the resource into multiple execution environments. |
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| (Programming Language): a widely used programming language. it was one of the first to provide graphic programming rather than using fucntions or instructions. Microsoft product. |
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| (programming language): the next generation of VB tha tmakes web applications easier to develop |
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| (Programming Language): an object-oriented language developed b microsoft for C++ programmers |
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| (Network Technology): a technology that delivers voice communiations over IP-based data networks, rather than traditional circuit transmissions. |
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| Paid on an hourly or salaried basis. |
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| (Network): a georgraphically dispersed network. |
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| (Application Server): a sutie of aplication server products offered by Oracle Corp. |
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| (Platform): brand of IBM products that can process a high volume of e-business transactions over the web. |
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| (Networking Terminology): a common technology that uses radio signals for wireless networking. used in home networks, some mobile phones. |
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| WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) |
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| (Networking Technology): a telecommunications technology that uses a range of transmission modes to send data wirelessly. also called IEE 802.16 |
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| (O/S): the collection of o/s b Microsoft for use on personal computers |
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| (Network): a network where no physical wire connection is required. |
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| software program used in UNIX environment that provides a GUI (grpahical user interface) much like a windows system. |
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| XML (eXtensible Markup Language) |
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| (Programming Language): a language that facilitates the sharing of data across different systems, particularly those connected via networked systems. |
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| XSL (eXtensible Style Language) |
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| (Programming Language): a group of transforming languages used to describe how content and stle should be separated when creating HTML or XML web pages. |
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| (Other Skil): an open source virtual machine hypervisor, which alows the separating of a computer o/s from the underlying hardware resources. |
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| A software program that lets you complete a task, such as writing a paper, creating a poster, designing an image, or viewing a Web page. |
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| The background behind all your windows, menus, and dialog boxes: your virtual desk. |
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| Hardware and/or software that separates a Local Area Network (LAN) into two or more parts for security purposes. |
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| This certification is the starting point for a career in IT. The exam covers maintenance of PCs, mobile devices, laptops, operating systems and printers. Required for Dell, Intel and Lenovo. |
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| A Microsoft tool for communication and collaboration. |
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| SAN (Storage Area Network) |
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| dedicated network that provides access to conslidated data storage. |
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| is a stripped-down server computer with a modular design optimized to minimize the use of physical space and energy. |
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| is an approach that subdivides a system into smaller parts (modules) that can be independently created and then used in different systems to drive multiple functionalities. |
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| Disaster recovery plan (DRP) |
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| is the process, policies and procedures related to preparing for recovery or continuation of technology infrastructure critical to an organization. used to create redudancies to minimize single points of error |
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| IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second, pronounced eye-ops) |
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| is a common performance measurement used to benchmark computer storage devices like hard disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD), and storage area networks (SAN). |
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| general way of saying work with Citrix products. F/U ? is what citrix products? it can be used as a remote accessing tool; a portal connecting client to server |
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| command-line interface (CLI) |
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| is a means of interacting with a computer program where the user (or client) issues commands to the program in the form of successive lines of text (command lines). |
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| is a proprietary issue tracking product, used for bug tracking, issue tracking and project management. |
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| Databases store data in a structured format, which can be accessed using queries. In fact, the structured query language (SQL) was designed specifically for this purpose. Users can create SQL queries that retrieve specific information from a database. |
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| SDLC (Systems Development Life-Cycle) |
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| is used in information systems and software engineering as a process of creating new or altering existing systems; a concept that lies beneath a number of software development methodologies. It is the framework to create, plan, and control an information system flows. |
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| A computer networking method for distributing workloads across multiple computers or a computer cluster, network links, central processing units, disk drives, or other resources. A successful example of this process optimizes resource use, maximizes throughput, minimizes response time, and avoids overload. Used by network engineers. |
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| Network Operations Center "Knock" - Supporting specific systems, not hands on, generally the first step for a network engineer |
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| QualysGuard Vulnerability Scanning |
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| can make run through the network and check for any holes, used by security engineers |
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| Sequel Server Reporting Services - Tool used in SQL Server development, for the development of customer reports |
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| Sequel Server Integration Services - tool used in SQL Server development to allow databases to transfer and connect between each other |
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| Reporting/BI tool by IBM, but not as sexy as SSRS |
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