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- disintermediation - Disintermediation is giving the user or the consumer direct access to information that otherwise would require a mediator, such as a salesperson, a librarian, or a lawyer.
- disjoint namespace - Disjoint namespace is an occurrence in Active Directory when a member computer with one Domain Name Service (DNS) primary suffix does not have the same DNS domain name as the domain of which the computers are members.
- disk analyzer - A disk analyzer is a piece of software that checks drives for space and usage and explores files and folders visually, simplifying file cleanup and optimization.
- disk array - A disk array, also called a storage array, is a data storage system used for block-based storage, file-based storage or object storage.
- disk backup or disk-based backup - Disk backup, or disk-based backup, is a data backup and recovery method that backs data up to hard disk storage.
- disk cache - A disk cache is a mechanism for improving the time it takes to read from or write to a hard disk.
- disk cloning - Disk cloning is the act of copying the contents of a computer's hard drive.
- disk duplexing - Disk duplexing is a variation of disk mirroring in which each of multiple storage disks has its own SCSI controller.
- disk image - A disk image is a copy of the entire contents of a storage device, such as a hard drive, DVD, or CD.
- disk mirroring - Disk duplexing is a variation of disk mirroring in which each of multiple storage disks has its own SCSI controller.
- disk mirroring - RAID 1 is one of the most common RAID levels and the most reliable.
- disk mirroring (RAID 1) - RAID 1 is one of the most common RAID levels and the most reliable.
- Disk Operating System - DOS (Disk Operating System) can refer to a computer operating system that is loaded from a disk drive or to an operating system based on Microsoft Disk Operating System (MS-DOS).
- Disk Partition Utility - Diskpart is a command-line utility used to manipulate disk partitions in all versions of Windows and Windows Server beginning with Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.
- disk striping - Disk striping divides data into blocks and spreads the blocks across hard disks or solid-state drives to accelerate read and write access.
- disk to disk to cloud - D2D2C (disk-to-disk-to-cloud) is an approach to hybrid cloud backup that involves using local storage for staging data that will eventually be sent to a third-part cloud storage service provider.
- disk to disk to tape - Disk-to-disk-to-tape (D2D2T) is an approach to computer storage backup and archiving in which data is initially copied to backup storage on a disk and then later on copied again to tape.
- disk-to-disk-to-cloud - D2D2C (disk-to-disk-to-cloud) is an approach to hybrid cloud backup that involves using local storage for staging data that will eventually be sent to a third-part cloud storage service provider.
- disk-to-disk-to-tape - Disk-to-disk-to-tape (D2D2T) is an approach to computer storage backup and archiving in which data is initially copied to backup storage on a disk and then later on copied again to tape.
- disk-to-disk-to-tape (D2D2T) - Disk-to-disk-to-tape (D2D2T) is an approach to computer storage backup and archiving in which data is initially copied to backup storage on a disk and then later on copied again to tape.
- diskette - A diskette is a random access, removable data storage medium that can be used with personal computers.
- diskette (floppy disk) - A diskette is a random access, removable data storage medium that can be used with personal computers.
- DiskOnKey - A USB flash drive -- also known as a stick, thumb or pen drive -- is a plug-and-play portable storage device that uses flash memory and can attach to a keychain.
- Diskpart - Diskpart is a command-line utility used to manipulate disk partitions in all versions of Windows and Windows Server beginning with Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.
- Diskpart (Disk Partition Utility) - Diskpart is a command-line utility used to manipulate disk partitions in all versions of Windows and Windows Server beginning with Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.
- disparity - Running disparity (RD or rd) is the difference between the number of logic 1 bits and logic 0 bits between the start of a data sequence and a particular instant in time during its transmission.
- displacement - Displacement (symbolized d or s), also called length or distance, is a one-dimensional quantity representing the separation between two defined points.
- display - A display is a computer output surface and projecting mechanism that shows text and often graphic images to the computer user, using a cathode ray tube (CRT), liquid crystal display (LCD), light-emitting diode, gas plasma, or other image projection technology.
- display adapter - A video adapter (alternate terms include graphics card, display adapter, video card, video board and almost any combination of the words in these terms) is an integrated circuit card in a computer or, in some cases, a monitor that provides digital-to-analog conversion, video RAM, and a video controller so that data can be sent to a computer's display.
- display mode - The term display mode refers to the characteristics of a computer display, in particular the maximum number of colors and the maximum image resolution (in pixels horizontally by pixels vertically).
- display modes - The term display mode refers to the characteristics of a computer display, in particular the maximum number of colors and the maximum image resolution (in pixels horizontally by pixels vertically).
- DisplayPort - DisplayPort is an interface for digital displays, particularly computer monitors.
- Displays : Glossary - This glossary of common terms related to display and computer image technology is provided in a form suitable for printing.
- disposable computer - A disposable computer is a small data processing device with input/output, memory, and communication capabilities; the device is intended to be used for a limited time period or number of uses and then discarded.
- disposable email - What is a disposable email?Disposable email is a service that allows a registered user to receive email at a temporary address that expires after a certain time period elapses.
- disposable phone number - A disposable phone number is a virtual phone number that is usable temporarily.
- disruption tolerant network - A disruption-tolerant network (DTN) is a network designed so that temporary or intermittent communications problems, limitations and anomalies have the least possible adverse impact.
- disruption-tolerant network - A disruption-tolerant network (DTN) is a network designed so that temporary or intermittent communications problems, limitations and anomalies have the least possible adverse impact.
- disruption-tolerant network (DTN) - A disruption-tolerant network (DTN) is a network designed so that temporary or intermittent communications problems, limitations and anomalies have the least possible adverse impact.
- disruptive innovation - Disruptive innovation is the introduction of a product or service into an established industry that performs better and, generally, at a lower cost than existing offerings, thereby displacing the market leaders in that particular market space and transforming the industry.
- disruptive technology - A disruptive technology is one that displaces an established technology and shakes up the industry or a ground-breaking product that creates a completely new industry.
- distance - Displacement (symbolized d or s), also called length or distance, is a one-dimensional quantity representing the separation between two defined points.
- distance learning - Distance learning, sometimes called e-learning, is a formalized teaching and learning system specifically designed to be carried out remotely by using electronic communication.
- distance learning (e-learning) - Distance learning, sometimes called e-learning, is a formalized teaching and learning system specifically designed to be carried out remotely by using electronic communication.
- Distance Vector Multicast Routing Protocol - DVMRP (Distance Vector Multicast Routing Protocol) is the oldest routing protocol that has been used to support multicast data transmission over networks.
- distributed - Computing is said to be "distributed" when the computer programming and data that computers work on are spread out over more than one computer, usually over a network.
- distributed antenna system - A distributed antenna system (DAS) is a way to deal with isolated spots of poor coverage inside a large building by installing a network of relatively small antennas throughout the building to serve as repeaters.
- distributed antenna system (DAS) - A distributed antenna system (DAS) is a way to deal with isolated spots of poor coverage inside a large building by installing a network of relatively small antennas throughout the building to serve as repeaters.
- distributed applications (distributed apps) - Distributed applications (distributed apps) are applications or software that runs on multiple computers within a network at the same time and can be stored on servers or with cloud computing.
- distributed authoring - WebDAV (World Wide Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning) is the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) standard for collaborative authoring on the Web: a set of extensions to the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) that facilitates collaborative editing and file management between users located remotely from each other on the Internet.
- distributed cache - Distributed cache is a method of configuring a data cache to span multiple servers, storing common requests and enabling quick retrieval.
- distributed cloud - Distributed cloud is the application of cloud computing technologies to interconnect data and applications served from multiple geographic locations.
- Distributed Component Object Model - DCOM (Distributed Component Object Model) is a set of Microsoft concepts and program interfaces in which client program objects can request services from server program objects on other computers in a network.
- distributed computing - In general, distributed computing is any computing that involves programs with components shared among multiple computers.
- Distributed Computing Environment - In network computing, DCE (Distributed Computing Environment) is an industry-standard software technology for setting up and managing computing and data exchange in a system of distributed computers.
- Distributed Control Plane Architecture (DCPA) - A Distributed Control Plane Architecture (DCPA) is a network architecture that makes it possible to allocate control protocol functions across multiple processor levels in the network system.
- distributed control system (DCS) - A distributed control system (DCS) is a digital automated industrial control system (ICS) that uses geographically distributed control loops throughout a factory, machine or control area.
- distributed database - A distributed database is a database that consists of two or more files located in different sites either on the same network or on entirely different networks.
- distributed database management system - A DDBMS (distributed database management system) is a centralized application that manages a distributed database as if it were all stored on the same computer.
- distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack - A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack is an attack in which multiple compromised computer systems attack a target, such as a server, website or other network resource, and cause a denial of service for users of the targeted resource.
- distributed denial of service attack - A distributed denial-of-service attack occurs when an attack originates from multiple computers or devices, usually from multiple different locations or networks.
- distributed denial-of-service attack - A distributed denial-of-service attack occurs when an attack originates from multiple computers or devices, usually from multiple different locations or networks.
- distributed DoS attack - A distributed denial-of-service attack occurs when an attack originates from multiple computers or devices, usually from multiple different locations or networks.
- distributed energy resources (DER) - Distributed energy resources (DER) are the combination of physical and virtual resources used in the production and storage of energy at or near where it will be used and separate from the main grid.
- Distributed Execution Manager (DEM) - The Distributed Execution Manager is a VMware vCloud Automation Center tool that executes the business logic of custom models.
- distributed file system - A distributed file system is a client/server-based application that allows clients to access and process data stored on the server as if it were on their own computer.
- distributed file system (DFS) - A distributed file system is a client/server-based application that allows clients to access and process data stored on the server as if it were on their own computer.
- Distributed File System Replication (DFSR) - Distributed File System Replication (DFSR) is a replication engine that organizations can use to synchronize folders for servers on network connections that have a limited bandwidth.
- distributed learning - Distributed learning is a general term used to describe a multi-media method of instructional delivery that includes a mix of Web-based instruction, streaming video conferencing, face-to-face classroom time, distance learning through television or video, or other combinations of electronic and traditional educational models.
- distributed ledger technology (DLT) - Distributed ledger technology (DLT) is a digital system for recording the transaction of assets in which the transactions and their details are recorded in multiple places at the same time.
- Distributed Management Task Force - The Distributed Management Task Force, Inc.
- Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF) - The Distributed Management Task Force, Inc.
- Distributed Replicated Block Device - DRBD (Distributed Replicated Block Device) is a Linux-based software component that facilitates the replacement of shared storage systems by networked mirroring.
- Distributed Resource Scheduler - VMware DRS (Distributed Resource Scheduler) is a utility that balances computing workloads with available resources in a virtualized environment.
- distributed search - Distributed search is a search engine model in which the tasks of Web crawling, indexing and query processing are distributed among multiple computers and networks.
- distributed tracing - Distributed tracing, also called distributed request tracing, is a method for IT and DevOps teams to monitor applications, especially those composed of microservices.
- Distributed Universal Number Discovery (DUNDi) - Distributed Universal Number Discovery (DUNDi) is a peer-to-peer system for translating phone numbers and internal extensions to voice over IP (VoIP) addresses.
- distributed virtual switch - A distributed virtual switch is an abstract representation of multiple hosts defining the same name, network policy and port group.
- distribution - In marketing, distribution is the process of moving a product from its manufacturing source to its customers.
- distribution center - A distribution center is a product storage and shipping building that stores goods a company produces.
- distribution channel - A distribution channel is the network of individuals and organizations involved in getting a product or service from the producer to the customer.
- distribution list - In e-mail applications, a distribution list is a group of mail recipients that is addressed as a single recipient.
- distribution requirements planning (DRP) - Distribution requirements planning (DRP) is a time-based systematic process to make the delivery of goods more efficient by determining which goods, in what quantities, and at what location are required to meet anticipated demand.
- distributive bargaining - Distributive bargaining is an adversarial type of negotiation in which it is assumed that any gain of a competitor is a loss to the other party.
- distributive numerical control - Distributive numerical control (DNC) is a technology that allows a single computer to be networked with one or more machines that use computer numerical control (CNC).
- distributive numerical control (DNC) - Distributive numerical control (DNC) is a technology that allows a single computer to be networked with one or more machines that use computer numerical control (CNC).
- distributor - A distributor is an intermediary entity between a the producer of a product and another entity in the distribution channel or supply chain, such as a retailer, a value-added reseller (VAR) or a system integrator (SI).
- distributor agreement (distribution agreement) - A distributor agreement, also known as a distribution agreement, is a contract between channel partners that stipulates the responsibilities of both parties.
- distro - In marketing, distribution is the process of moving a product from its manufacturing source to its customers.
- dither - Dithering is the attempt by a computer program to approximate a color from a mixture of other colors when the required color is not available.
- dithered - Dithering is the attempt by a computer program to approximate a color from a mixture of other colors when the required color is not available.
- dithering - Dithering is the attempt by a computer program to approximate a color from a mixture of other colors when the required color is not available.
- diversity training - Diversity training is education about demographic differences among people.
- division sign - The division sign resembles a dash or double dash with a dot above and a dot below.
- Divx - No longer sold, Divx (Digital Video Express) was a video movie rental system for digital versatile disk -formatted disks.
- DKNF - Database normalization is intrinsic to most relational database schemes.
- DLC - DLC also is an abbreviation for digital loop carrier.
- DLC - DLC also is an abbreviation for Data Link Control.
- DLL - A dynamic link library (DLL) is a collection of small programs that can be loaded when needed by larger programs and used at the same time.
- DLM - Data life cycle management (DLM) is a policy-based approach to managing the flow of an information system's data throughout its life cycle: from creation and initial storage to the time when it becomes obsolete and is deleted.