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`II II I syntax error 0 systems anIIlV’is
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`command must be typed and the elements that follow the command.
`2. One of key elements of any communicafion protocol, syntax is the 59f
`°f ”'95 that Govern the structure of a transmitted data stream. For example.
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`"19 syntax of a protocol determines among other things, the sequence 0i 9'6“
`ments in a packet header. See protocol.
`syntax error An error caused by incorrect programming statements ac-
`cording to the rules of the language being used. Somefimes the cetl'llJUier Wi"
`throw up ‘SN" to indicate a syntax error.
`synthesized voice Human speech approximated by a tomtiUili' de-
`vrce that concatenates basic speech parts (or phonemes) together. Usually has
`a metallic, Germanic sound.
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`synthetic leases Synthetic leases are off-balance-Sheetfinancings that
`have dmwn investor concern in the wake of the collapse of Enron Carp.
`synthetie operation Packets sent into the network that appear to be
`user data traffic but actually measure network performance. Formerly known as
`a probe. Also referred to as operafion.
`syntonization The process of setting the frequency of one oscillator
`equal to that of another.
`syntran synchronous transmission A restructured DS-3
`signal format for synchronous transmission at the 47.36 megabits per second
`DSS level of the North American Hierarchy.
`SYSGEII Acronym for SYStem GENerafion.
`syslog System log. A file that records everything that happens on the
`operator's console fora mainframe or minicomputer, including, for example,
`rob-start/end times, tape mounts and backUp start/end times. Syslogs now
`typically exist for Web servers and other mission-critical hast servers, for the
`purpose of logging server events.
`“SOP The SYStem Dietator of a PC-based electronic bulletin board/mail
`service or online computer service, such as CompuServe at America On Line.
`SYSOPs (pronounced sisops) typically put computers and modems on phone
`lines, then published the phone number, then invited people with computers to
`call them and leave them messages and interesting software pmgmms which
`they had written. These programs then became ”public'domain," or freeware.
`And other callers were invited to download these programs for their own'use.
`Lead Sysops are called Wizops.
`SYSREQ System request: the seldom used key used to get attention from
`another computer.
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`system An organized assembly of equipment, personnel, procedures and
`other facilities designed to perform a specific function or set of functions.
`system administrator The person or persons responsible for the
`administrative and operational functions of a computer and a telecem system
`that are independent of any particular application. The system Administrator is
`likely to be a person with the best overview of all the applicahons. The System
`Administrator advises application designers about the data that already exrsts
`on the various services, makes recommendations about standardizing data
`definitions across applications, and so on.
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`system build This is the original manufacturer system burlding that
`occurs when the order is placed by the buyer with the vendor. The basic
`configurafian is set up to reflect-the user's needs at that point in time.
`Thereafter, it any changes occur to reflect changes in the operating enwron-
`merit, the manufacturer must reconfigure the system to reflect this change.
`There is usually a reprogramming charge and a delay associated With the
`change.
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`system clock The clock designated as the reference for all clocking'in
`a network of electronic devices such as a multiplexer or transmrsston facrlrhes
`management system.
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`system common equipment The equipment on a premises that
`Dioxides functions common to terminal devices such as telephones, deta termi-
`nals, integrated work station terminals, and personal computers. Typically, the
`system common equipment is the PBX switch, data packet switch, or central
`host computer. Often celled common equipment.
`system connect The method by vfnich connection is physically made to
`the cost computer or local area network.
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`ol com uter The computer system Used at
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`hhbbigdifdfi:control oflirumerous technical functions._ These tum]:
`include subscriber addressing, channel mapping schedules, ad IHSeriion, 6MP
`tion keys, PPV, and sometimes lPP_V.'
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`sible for administration programming and the training ofWorkers on your Plane
`system.
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`s‘ygtzrbodlibks‘fiove two hiddenfiles and the COMMAND.COMfile. You(“HS-093's!
`uterusin osystem disk.
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`12$?de tault tolerance SFT. The ability of computer to wayMy
`e ardless of component failures.
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`bastom feature A telephone switch feature that rs typically Milnble
`oil the users.
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`system gain The amount of free space path loss that a radio can may.
`come by a combination of enhancing transmitted power and Improving teceivei
`sensifivity.
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`“is“... message Messages that are not assocrated with a mother
`system noise Unwanted signals generated by components within a
`communications system, such as in a transmitting 0' receivrng “Diem. which
`must be filtered out or compensated for lest they interfere with desired signal;
`that are being sent or received.
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`system on a clrip See SOC.
`system redundancy The duplication of system components to pro-
`tect against failure. For protection against failure, install redundant cabling,
`power supplies, disk storage, gateways, routers, netvCiork beards, printers,
`switches and other missiancritical network components.
`system reload A process allowing-stored data to be Written from a tape
`into the system memory. Picture: your telephone system goes dead. For what
`ever reason it loses all memory of its generic programming and your specific
`programming ‘(whose extension gets what, etc.).- You have to quickly grab the
`backup (hepehrlly you have it on tape or magnetic disk) and load it back into
`your telephone system’s memory; This is called system reload. Somefimes it's
`done automatically. Sometimes you have to do it manually.
`system segment A conceptual subset of 0 system, usually referring
`to one which can be funcfionally replaced without damaging the capability oi
`the system.
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`system service provider An SCSA delinifion. An entity that it"i
`vides system wide services, such as session management and security, and the
`allocation and tracking of resources and groups.
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`system side Defines all cabling and connectors from the host comet!”
`or local area network to the cross connect field at the distribution home.
`system speed dial Simplified ways of dialing. You do them by difli
`ing several digits. System speed dial numbers can be used by=eiietii0|ie 0"
`the phone system—whether they are on an electronic phone or iust a simili
`single line phone.
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`system test This definition courtesy Steve Gladstone, author, "Testing
`Computer Telephony Systems": System test is the phase of the product lie
`cycle that examines the entire system as a "whole” to assure it is ready '0
`go to a true alpha or beta test. System tesfing is also more oriented iii in”
`system functions as opposed-to earlier phases. To pass a system it“. “if”
`tures and functions are expected to work correctly (function to spew")
`'" all'areas 0f the SYSlem—features, administration, maintenance, billing. “in
`Addlmnitiit. the Mom must function as an 'architecturol whole." Milling all
`hardware and software components. Representative databases must belflqdid
`tosrmulote site applicafians. Full load and stress testing is performed. it '5. I"
`”1'5 Phase that tbebulk of system level testing will take place. System795““
`has a mayor focus on external load and other sfimuli.
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`515M“ V lntertace Definition SVID. -A UNIX flDPlimmmi
`system sofiwore interface developed and supported by AT&T. The interiilie '5
`similar to POSIX.
`systems analysis Analyzing an organization’s activities to figure the
`best way of applying computer systems to its organizafion.
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