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`1114 | syntax error © systems analysis
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`ter using o system dISK.
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`omputer The computer system used gt CAN y
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`fosted for control of numerous technical functions. These func
`command must be typed and the elements that follow the command.
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`2. One of key elements of any communication protocol, syntax is the set
`includesubscriberaddressing, channel mapping schedules, odinsertion,éneayp
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`rules that govern the structure of
`transmitted data stream. For example,
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`PPV, and sometimes IPPV.
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`tion keys,
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`the syntax of a protocol determines, among other things; the sequence of ele-
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`system coordinator This is file assignedtothe persrespop,the
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`sible foradministration programming and the training ofworkerson yourphon
`ments in a packet header. See protocol.
`Syntax errorAn error caused by incorrect programming statements oc
`cording to the rules of the language being used. Sometimes the computer will
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`mdisk A disk thot has beenformatted as.a system disk. Ms
`sendsthavetwooshaandtheCOMMAND:COMfile.Youcan.
`throw up “SN” to indicate a syntoxerror.
`synthesized voice Human speech approximated by a computer de-
`nto fault toleranceSFT. The obility of computertoworkfly
`vice that concafenates basic speéch parts (ot phonemes) together: Usually has
`a metallic, Germanic sound.
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`regardless of component failures.
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`synthetic leases Synthetic leases are off-bolance-sheetfinancings that
`system feature A telephone switch feature that is typically avclaby
`have drawn investor concernin the wake of the collapse of Enron Corp.
`all the users.
`synthetic operation Packets sentito the network that appear to be
`system gain The amount of free space patti loss that o radio can oye
`user data traffic but actually measure network performance. Formerly known as
`come by a combination of enhancing transmitted powerand improving tecejvay
`0 probe. Also referred to as operation.
`rile message Messages thatare notassociated witha mailbox,
`syntonization The process of setting the frequency of one oscillator
`sensitivity.
`equalto that of another.
`system noise Unwanted signals geiierated by components within o
`syntran synchronous transmission A restructured DS-3
`communications system, such as in a transmitting or receiving antenna,which
`signal format for synchronous transmission at the 47.36 megabits per second
`must be filtered out or compensated for lest they interfere with desited signals
`DS-3 level of the North American Hierarchy.
`that are being sent orreceived. |
`SYSGEN Acronym for SYStem GENeration.
`system on a chipSee .*|
`syslogSystem log.Afile that records everything that happens on the
`system redundancy The duplication of system components to pro-
`operator's console for ¢ mainframe or minicomputer, including, for example,
`tect against failure. For protection against failure, install redundant cabling
`job start/end times, tape mounts and backup start/end times. Syslogs now
`power supplies, disk storage, gateways, routers, network boards, printers,
`typically exist for web servers and other mission-critical host servers, for the
`switches and other mission-critical network components.
`purpose of logging server events.
`system reloadA process allowingstored data to be wriftenfrom a tape
`SYSOP The SYStem OPerator of a PC-based electronic bulletin board/mail
`into the system memory: Picture: your telephone system goes dead. For what
`Service or on-line computer service, such as CompuServe or America On Line.
`aver reason it loses all memory of its generic programming and your specfic
`SYSOPs (pronounced sis-ops) typically put computers and modems on phone
`programming (whose extension gets what, efc.): You have fo quickly grab the
`lines, then published the phone number, theninvited people with computers to
`backup (hopefully you have it on tope or magnetic disk) and load i back into
`call them and leave them messages andinteresting software programs which
`your telephone system's memory. This is called system reload. Sometimes its
`they had written. These programs then became “public‘domain,” or freeware.
`done automatically. Sometimes you have to do it manually.
`Andothercallers were invited to download these programs for their ownuse.
`system segmentA conceptualsubset of a system, ustolly refering
`Lead Sysops are called Wizops.
`fo one which can be functionally replaced. without damaging the capability of
`SYSREQ System request; the seldom used key used to get attention from
`the system.
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`another computer.
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`system service provider An S(SA definifion. An entity that pro
`system An organized assembly of equipment, personnel; procedures and
`vides system wide services, such as session management and security, arid the
`other facilities designed to perform a specific function or set of functions.
`system administratorThe person or persons responsible for the
`allocation ond tratking of resources and groups.
`system sideDefines all cabling and connectors from the host computet
`administrative and operational functions of 0 computer and a telecom system
`or local area network to the cross connect field at the distribution frame.
`that are independent of any particular application. The system Administratoris
`system speed dialSimplified ways of dialing. You do them by diot
`likely to be a person with the best overview of all the applications. The System
`Administrator advises application designers about the data that already exists
`ing several digits. System speed dial numbers can be used: by:everyone 0
`the phone system-—whether they’ aré on-an electronic phone or just a simply
`on the various services, makes recommendations about standardizing data
`single line phone:
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`definitions across applications, and so on.
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`system test This definition courtesy Steve Gladstone, author, “Test
`system build This is theoriginal manufacturer system building that
`Computer Telephiony Systems”: Systemtest is the phase of the produc
`occurs when the order is placed by the buyer with the vendor. The basic
`cycle that examines the entire system os a “whole” to ossute it is 100
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`configuration is set up to reflect-the user's needs at that point in fime.
`go to a true alpha or bata test. System testing is also more oriented 10 i
`Thereafter, if afiy changes occur to reflect changes in the operating environ-
`system functions as opposed:to earlier phases. To pass a system test, OM
`ment, the manufacturer must reconfigure the system fo reflect this change.
`tures and functions are expected to work correctly (function to specification
`There is usually o reprogramming charge onda delay associated with'the
`in alloreos of the system—features, administration, maintenance, biling, a.
`change.
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`item clockThe clock designated as the reference forall clockingin
`Additionally, the system must function os on “architectural whole,including©
`hardware and software components. Representative databases must be toate
`a network of electronic devices such as a multiplexer or transmission facilities
`tosimulate site applications. Full load and stress testing is performed. It's
`management system.
`this phase that the'bulk of system level testing will take place. Systemtesting
`system common equipment The equipmenton a premises thot
`has 0 major focus on external load and other stimuli.
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`provides functions common to terminal devices such as telephones, data termi-
`System V Interface Definition SVID.:A UNIX application
`nols, integrated work station terminals, and personal computers. Typically, the
`system software interface developed and supported by AT&T. The interface ©
`system common equipmentis the PBX switch, data packet switch, or central
`similar to POSIX.
`systems analysis Analyzing an organization's activities to figure the
`host computer. Often called common equipment.
`system connect The method by which connection is physically made to
`best wayof applying computer systemsto its organization.
`the cost computer or local area network.
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