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AAA

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Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting

Example sentence: The AAA framework is commonly used in network security.

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AC

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Alternating Current

Additional information: AC is the type of current used in most household electrical systems.

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ACL

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Access Control List

Example sentence: The ACL determines who can access certain files on the network.

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ADF

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Automatic Document Feeder

Additional information: The ADF on a printer allows for automatic scanning or copying of multiple pages.

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AES

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Advanced Encryption Standard

Example sentence: AES is a widely used encryption algorithm for securing data.

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AP

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Access Point

Additional information: An AP is a device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network.

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APFS

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Apple File System

Example sentence: APFS is the default file system used in Apple’s macOS High Sierra and later.

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APIPA

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Automatic Private Internet Protocol Addressing

Additional information: APIPA assigns IP addresses automatically in the absence of a DHCP server.

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APK

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Android Package

Example sentence: APK files are used to install applications on Android devices.

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ARM

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Advanced RISC [Reduced Instruction Set Computer] Machine

Additional information: ARM is a type of processor architecture commonly used in mobile devices.

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ARP

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Address Resolution Protocol

Example sentence: ARP is used to map IP addresses to MAC addresses on a network.

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ATA

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Advanced Technology Attachment

Additional information: ATA is a standard interface for connecting storage devices to a computer.

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ATM

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Asynchronous Transfer Mode

Example sentence: ATM is a high-speed networking technology used for transferring data.

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ATX

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Advanced Technology Extended

Additional information: ATX is a motherboard form factor standard used in PCs.

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AUP

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Acceptable Use Policy

Example sentence: Employees must adhere to the AUP when using company resources.

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BIOS

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Basic Input/Output System

Additional information: BIOS is firmware that initializes hardware components during bootup.

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BSOD

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Blue Screen of Death

Example sentence: The BSOD is a common error screen in Windows operating systems.

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BYOD

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Bring Your Own Device

Additional information: BYOD policies allow employees to use their personal devices for work purposes.

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CAD

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Computer-aided Design

Example sentence: CAD software is used by engineers to create detailed designs.

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CAPTCHA

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Completely Automated Public Turing Test to Tell Computers and Humans Apart

Additional information: CAPTCHA is used to prevent automated bots from accessing websites.

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CD

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Compact Disc

Example sentence: CDs were popular for storing music and data before digital formats became prevalent.

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CDFS

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Compact Disc File System

Additional information: CDFS is the file system used on compact discs for storing data.

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CDMA

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Code-Division Multiple Access

Example sentence: CDMA is a technology used in mobile communication networks for multiple users to share the same frequency.

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CERT

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Computer Emergency Response Team

Additional information: CERTs are organizations that respond to cybersecurity incidents.

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CIFS

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Common Internet File System

Example sentence: CIFS allows for file sharing and access over a network.

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CMD

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Command Prompt

Additional information: CMD is a command-line interpreter in Windows operating systems.

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CMOS

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Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor

Example sentence: CMOS batteries power the BIOS settings on a computer motherboard.

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CPU

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Central Processing Unit

Additional information: The CPU is the main component responsible for executing instructions in a computer.

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CRL

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Certificate Revocation List

Example sentence: CRLs are used to revoke digital certificates that are no longer valid.

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DC

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Direct Current

Additional information: DC is the type of current that flows in one direction without reversing.

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DDoS

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Distributed Denial of Service

Example sentence: DDoS attacks overwhelm a system with a flood of traffic, causing it to become inaccessible.

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DDR

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Double Data Rate

Additional information: DDR is a type of memory that transfers data on both the rising and falling edges of the clock signal.

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DHCP

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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

Example sentence: DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network.

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DIMM

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Dual Inline Memory Module

Additional information: DIMMs are used to add RAM to a computer motherboard.

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DKIM

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DomainKeys Identified Mail

Example sentence: DKIM is an email authentication method that helps prevent email spoofing.

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DMA

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Direct Memory Access

Additional information: DMA allows data to be transferred directly between memory and I/O devices without involving the CPU.

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DMARC

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Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance

Example sentence: DMARC helps prevent email impersonation and phishing attacks.

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DNS

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Domain Name System

Additional information: DNS translates domain names into IP addresses to locate resources on the internet.

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DoS

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Denial of Service

Example sentence: A DoS attack disrupts services or resources to legitimate users.

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DRAM

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Dynamic Random-Access Memory

Additional information: DRAM is volatile memory used for storing data that needs to be accessed quickly.

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DRM

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Digital Rights Management

Example sentence: DRM protects digital content by controlling access and distribution rights.

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DSL

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Digital Subscriber Line

Additional information: DSL provides high-speed internet access over traditional copper telephone lines.

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DVI

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Digital Visual Interface

Example sentence: DVI is a video interface used to connect a computer to a monitor.

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DVI-D

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Digital Visual Interface-Digital

Additional information: DVI-D is a type of DVI connector that supports digital signals only.

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ECC

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Error Correcting Code

Example sentence: ECC memory can detect and correct errors in data.

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EFS

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Encrypting File System

Additional information: EFS is a feature in Windows that allows files and folders to be encrypted.

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EMI

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Electromagnetic Interference

Example sentence: EMI can disrupt electronic devices and communication signals.

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EOL

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End-of-Life

Additional information: EOL refers to the end of product support or availability.

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eSATA

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External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment

Example sentence: eSATA provides a fast external connection for storage devices.

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ESD

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Electrostatic Discharge

Additional information: ESD can damage electronic components through sudden discharge of static electricity.

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EULA

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End-User License Agreement

Example sentence: Users must accept the EULA before installing software.

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exFAT

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Extensible File Allocation Table

Additional information: exFAT is a file system optimized for flash drives and large files.

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ext

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Extended File System

Example sentence: ext is a Linux file system used on many distributions.

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FAT

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File Allocation Table

Additional information: FAT is a file system used by early versions of Windows.

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FAT12

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12-bit File Allocation Table

Example sentence: FAT12 was used in early floppy disks and limited storage capacity.

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FAT16

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16-bit File Allocation Table

Additional information: FAT16 increased the storage capacity and file size limit over FAT12.

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FAT32

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32-bit File Allocation Table

Example sentence: FAT32 is still used on some USB drives and memory cards.

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FSB

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Front-Side Bus

Additional information: The FSB connects the CPU to other components on a computer motherboard.

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FTP

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File Transfer Protocol

Example sentence: FTP is used to transfer files between a client and a server over a network.

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GFS

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Grandfather-Father-Son

Additional information: GFS is a backup rotation scheme that keeps multiple generations of data.

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GPS

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Global Positioning System

Example sentence: GPS uses satellite signals to determine location and navigation.

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GPT

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GUID [Globally Unique Identifier] Partition Table

Additional information: GPT is a modern partitioning scheme used on UEFI systems.

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GPU

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Graphics Processing Unit

Example sentence: GPUs are specialized processors used for rendering graphics and images.

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GSM

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Global System for Mobile Communications

Additional information: GSM is a standard for mobile networks used by many carriers worldwide.

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GUI

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Graphical User Interface

Example sentence: GUIs provide visual elements for interacting with software applications.

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GUID

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Globally Unique Identifier

Additional information: GUIDs are unique identifiers used in software applications and systems.

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HAL

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Hardware Abstraction Layer

Example sentence: HAL provides a consistent interface for hardware devices to communicate with the operating system.

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HAV

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Hardware-assisted Virtualization

Additional information: HAV allows virtual machines to access hardware resources directly for improved performance.

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HCL Hardware Compatibility List

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HDCP High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection

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HDD Hard Disk Drive

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HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface

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HSM Hardware Security Module

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HTML Hypertext Markup Language

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HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol

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HTTPS Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure

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I/O Input/Output

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IaaS Infrastructure as a Service

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ICR Intelligent Character Recognition

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IDE Integrated Drive Electronics

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IDS Intrusion Detection System

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IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics

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Engineers

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IMAP Internet Mail Access Protocol

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IOPS Input/Output Operations Per Second

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IoT Internet of Things

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IP Internet Protocol

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IPS Intrusion Prevention System

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IPS In-plane Switching

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IPSec Internet Protocol Security

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IR Infrared

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IrDA Infrared Data Association

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IRP Incident Response Plan

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ISO International Organization for

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Standardization

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ISP Internet Service Provider

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ITX Information Technology eXtended

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KB Knowledge Base

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KVM Keyboard-Video-Mouse

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LAN Local Area Network

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LC Lucent Connector

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LCD Liquid Crystal Display

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LDAP Lightweight Directory Access Protocol

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LED Light-emitting Diode

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MAC Media Access Control/Mandatory Access

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Control

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MAM Mobile Application Management

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MAN Metropolitan Area Network

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MBR Master Boot Record

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MDM Mobile Device Management

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MFA Multifactor Authentication

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MFD Multifunction Device

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MFP Multifunction Printer

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MMC Microsoft Management Console

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MOU Memorandum of Understanding

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MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet

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MSRA Microsoft Remote Assistance

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Acronym Definition

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MX Mail Exchange

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NAC Network Access Control

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NAT Network Address Translation

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NDA Non-disclosure Agreement

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NetBIOS Networked Basic Input/Output System

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NetBT NetBIOS over TCP/IP [Transmission Control

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Protocol/Internet Protocol]

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NFC Near-field Communication

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NFS Network File System

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NIC Network Interface Card

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NTFS New Technology File System

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NVMe Non-volatile Memory Express

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OCR Optical Character Recognition

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OLED Organic Light-emitting Diode

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ONT Optical Network Terminal

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OS Operating System

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PaaS Platform as a Service

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PAN Personal Area Network

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PC Personal Computer

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PCIe Peripheral Component Interconnect Express

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PCL Printer Command Language

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PE Preinstallation Environment

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PII Personally Identifiable Information

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PIN Personal Identification Number

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PKI Public Key Infrastructure

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PoE Power over Ethernet

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POP3 Post Office Protocol 3

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POST Power-on Self-Test

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PPP Point-to-Point Protocol

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PRL Preferred Roaming List

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PSU Power Supply Unit

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PXE Preboot Execution Environment

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RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service

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RAID Redundant Array of Independent (or

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Inexpensive) Disks

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RAM Random-access Memory

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RDP Remote Desktop Protocol

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RF Radio Frequency

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RFI Radio-Frequency Interference

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RFID Radio-Frequency Identification

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RJ11 Registered Jack Function 11

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RJ45 Registered Jack Function 45

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RMM Remote Monitoring and Management

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RTO Recovery Time Objective

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SaaS Software as a Service

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SAN Storage Area Network

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SAS Serial Attached SCSI [Small Computer

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System Interface]

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SATA Serial Advanced Technology Attachment

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