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Operating systems

Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.

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Partition table

Computer; Operating systems

On a hard disk, the data structure that stores the offset (location) and size of each primary partition on the disk. On MBR disks, the partition table is located in the master boot record. On GPT ...

Data pump

Computer; Operating systems

A component used in SQL Server 2000 Transformation Services (DTS) to import, export, and transform data between heterogeneous data stores.

Label

Computer; Operating systems

A sticker or tag affixed to an item to provide identifying or descriptive information.

Target partition

Computer; Operating systems

An Analysis Services partition into which another is merged, and which contains the data of both partitions after the merger.

Method of contact

Computer; Operating systems

The preferred method of communication with the Business Contact; for example, phone, e-mail message, letter, fax, and so on.

Required parameter

Computer; Operating systems

A parameter that must be specified when the programme is executed.

Workspace

Computer; Operating systems

A file where a user can create or modify information without affecting data that is located on the server. A client-side copy of the files in the repository that you want to work in.

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