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Operating systems

Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.

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Operating systems

Document root

Computer; Operating systems

The root directory for a Web site, where the content files are stored. In (IIS), the home directory and all its subdirectories are available to users by default. Also, the root directory for an IIS ...

Cluster-unaware application

Computer; Operating systems

An application that can run on a cluster node and be managed as a cluster resource but that does not support the Cluster API.

Library refresh

Computer; Operating systems

The process by which Virtual Machine Manager indexes files stored on library shares, and then updates Library view and resource listings. Periodic library refreshes can be scheduled, or individual ...

Trustworthy website

Computer; Operating systems

A website that is not fraudulent or deceptive.

Hover

Computer; Operating systems

To hold the tablet pen above the screen, keeping the pointer in the same location, or briefly rest the mouse pointer on a button, link, or other UI element.

Data flow

Computer; Operating systems

The movement of data through a group of connected elements that extract, transform, and load data.

Industry vertical

Computer; Operating systems

A segment of the marketplace, not all of it at once.

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