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64 Glossary

directory domain A specialized database that stores authoritative information about

users and network resources; the information is needed by system software and

applications. The database is optimized to handle many requests for information and to

find and retrieve information quickly. Also called a directory node or simply a directory.

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) A protocol that allows computers to transfer files over a

network. FTP clients using any operating system that supports FTP can connect to a file

server and download files, depending on their access privileges. Most Internet browsers

and a number of freeware applications can be used to access an FTP server.

group A collection of users who have similar needs. Groups simplify the administration

of shared resources.

guest user A user who can log in to your server without a user name or password.

home directory A folder for a user’s personal use. Mac OS X also uses the home

directory, for example, to store system preferences and managed user settings for

Mac OS X users.

IP (Internet Protocol) Also known as IPv4. A method used with Transmission Control

Protocol (TCP) to send data between computers over a local network or the Internet.

IP delivers packets of data, while TCP keeps track of data packets.

IP address A unique numeric address that identifies a computer on the Internet.

LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) A standard client-server protocol for

accessing a directory domain.

local domain A directory domain that can be accessed only by the computer on which

it resides.

Mac OS X The latest version of the Apple operating system. Mac OS X combines the

reliability of UNIX with the ease of use of Macintosh.

Mac OS X Server An industrial-strength server platform that supports Mac, Windows,

UNIX, and Linux clients out of the box and provides a suite of scalable workgroup and

network services plus advanced remote management tools.

NetBIOS (Network Basic Input/Output System) A program that allows applications on

different computers to communicate within a local area network.

NetInfo One of the Apple protocols for accessing a directory domain.

Open Directory The Apple directory services architecture, which can access

authoritative information about users and network resources from directory domains

that use LDAP, NetInfo, or Active Directory protocols; BSD configuration files; and

network services.

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