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Operating systems

Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.

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Sort algorithm

Computer; Operating systems

An algorithm that puts a collection of data elements into some sequenced order, sometimes based on one or more key values in each element.

Form handler

Computer; Operating systems

A programme on a server that runs when a site visitor submits a form.

Limited material

Computer; Operating systems

A method for scheduling resources that assumes that all the component materials needed for production are available when the production process starts.

Virtual server

Computer; Operating systems

In a server cluster, a collection of services that appear to clients as a physical Windows-based server but are not associated with a specific server. A virtual server is typically a resource group ...

Sensitive data

Computer; Operating systems

Personally identifiable information (PII) that is protected in special ways by law or policy.

Remote table

Computer; Operating systems

A table stored in an OLE DB data source that is separate from the current instance of SQL Server.

Header row

Computer; Operating systems

The first row in a spreadsheet. The header row contains category labels that describe the contents of the columns.

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