Glossary
387
is one of the
security features
provided on Cyclades products to enable
customers to enforce their
data center security policies. A user who is
authorized to access a device or software function is referred to as an
authorized user
. See also
authentication
and
encryption
.
authorized user
One who is given permission to access a controlled resource, which must be
granted by administrative action.
backup configuration
On Cyclades products, specifies where to save compressed configuration files
for possible later restoration. Some Cyclades products save configuration
changes in the affected configuration files while maintaining a backed-up
compressed set of configuration files in a separate directory. The backup
directory’s contents are available for restoration until the administrator takes a
specific action to overwrite the backed-up files.
baseboard
A gender-neutral term for “motherboard.”
baseboard management controller (See
BMC
)
basic input/output system (See
BIOS
)
baud rate
Pronounced “bawd rate.” When configuring terminal or modem settings on
serial ports and console port connections on AlterPath devices, the specified
baud rate must match the baud rate of the connected devices.
Options range from 2400–921600 bps. 9600 is the most-common baud rate
for devices.
Summary of Contents for AlterPath OnBoard
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Page 108: ...Understanding How Configuration Changes Are Handled 72 AlterPath OnBoard Administrator s Guide...
Page 116: ...Overview of Web Manager Menus 80 AlterPath OnBoard Administrator s Guide...
Page 146: ...Configuring Regular Users Wizard 110 AlterPath OnBoard Administrator s Guide...
Page 160: ...Upgrading AlterPath PM IPDU Software 124 AlterPath OnBoard Administrator s Guide...
Page 194: ...Configuring an Alternate Help File Location 158 AlterPath OnBoard Administrator s Guide...
Page 292: ...Configuring Private Subnets and Virtual Networks 256 AlterPath OnBoard Administrator s Guide...
Page 344: ...Using the create_cf Command When Troubleshooting 308 AlterPath OnBoard Administrator s Guide...
