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Operating systems

Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.

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Operating systems

Partitioning column

Computer; Operating systems

The column of a table or index that a partition function uses to partition a table or index.

Immediate updating subscription

Computer; Operating systems

A subscription to a transactional publication for which the user is able to make data modifications at the Subscriber. The data modifications are then immediately propagated to the Publisher using ...

Zone

Computer; Operating systems

A region that contains Web Parts controls on a page, and provides layout management and a consistent UI for the contained controls. A zone in the Web Parts control set is a composite control that ...

System area network

Computer; Operating systems

A network configuration, usually on a separate Internet Protocol (IP) subnet, that gives data a direct path to system hardware.

Emissive material

Computer; Operating systems

A type of material that causes the object to appear as if it is giving off light. The colour of the light is determined by the colour of the material.

Control point

Computer; Operating systems

A handle that can be dragged to change the curve or symmetry of a segment.

Shipping address

Computer; Operating systems

The location to which products that have been ordered should be sent.

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