196 A Appendix
Port:
A connection point that allows exchange of information between a computer and its
peripherals.
Port9100:
A network communication method that enables data transmission on Windows NT 4.0,
2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Vista.
On Windows NT 4.0, 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003, this can be used on the
standard TCP/IP port monitor.
ppm:
A measurement that shows how many pages the printer is capable of printing in one minute.
Printable area:
The area on paper which can be printed.
Print driver:
Software that translates data created on an application into a format that the printer can
read and print.
Protocol:
A set of rules for exchange of information between hardware or two computers via a
network.
Resolution:
The quality of detail of an image represented by dots per square inch (dpi). The higher the
dpi, the higher the resolution.
Server:
A computer in a network that stores data files accessed by other computers.
"Client" is a computer that demands service from a server.
SMB:
A network protocol used to enable file sharing over Windows Network (Microsoft Network)
and that can be used on Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server
2003, and Windows Vista.
SNMP:
A protocol that manages networked devices via a network.
A device that manages the activities of networked devices runs on software called "SNMP
manager". Whereas, a device that is being monitored runs on "SMNP agent".
Software
Programs that run computers. Operating systems and application software are also the
types of software.
TCP/IP:
A network protocol developed by DARPANET (Defense Advanced Research Project
Agency NetWork). It is the standard protocol of the Internet and is supported by a variety of
computer platforms, from personal computers to mainframes.
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