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AAA

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Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting

Example sentence: The AAA framework is commonly used in network security.

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AC

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Alternating Current

Additional information: AC is the type of current used in most household electrical systems.

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ACL

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Access Control List

Example sentence: The ACL determines who can access certain files on the network.

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ADF

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Automatic Document Feeder

Additional information: The ADF on a printer allows for automatic scanning or copying of multiple pages.

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AES

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Advanced Encryption Standard

Example sentence: AES is a widely used encryption algorithm for securing data.

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AP

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Access Point

Additional information: An AP is a device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network.

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APFS

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Apple File System

Example sentence: APFS is the default file system used in Apple’s macOS High Sierra and later.

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APIPA

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Automatic Private Internet Protocol Addressing

Additional information: APIPA assigns IP addresses automatically in the absence of a DHCP server.

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APK

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Android Package

Example sentence: APK files are used to install applications on Android devices.

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ARM

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Advanced RISC [Reduced Instruction Set Computer] Machine

Additional information: ARM is a type of processor architecture commonly used in mobile devices.

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ARP

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Address Resolution Protocol

Example sentence: ARP is used to map IP addresses to MAC addresses on a network.

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ATA

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Advanced Technology Attachment

Additional information: ATA is a standard interface for connecting storage devices to a computer.

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ATM

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Asynchronous Transfer Mode

Example sentence: ATM is a high-speed networking technology used for transferring data.

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ATX

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Advanced Technology Extended

Additional information: ATX is a motherboard form factor standard used in PCs.

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AUP

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Acceptable Use Policy

Example sentence: Employees must adhere to the AUP when using company resources.

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BIOS

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Basic Input/Output System

Additional information: BIOS is firmware that initializes hardware components during bootup.

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BSOD

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Blue Screen of Death

Example sentence: The BSOD is a common error screen in Windows operating systems.

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BYOD

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Bring Your Own Device

Additional information: BYOD policies allow employees to use their personal devices for work purposes.

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CAD

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Computer-aided Design

Example sentence: CAD software is used by engineers to create detailed designs.

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CAPTCHA

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Completely Automated Public Turing Test to Tell Computers and Humans Apart

Additional information: CAPTCHA is used to prevent automated bots from accessing websites.

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CD

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Compact Disc

Example sentence: CDs were popular for storing music and data before digital formats became prevalent.

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CDFS

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Compact Disc File System

Additional information: CDFS is the file system used on compact discs for storing data.

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CDMA

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Code-Division Multiple Access

Example sentence: CDMA is a technology used in mobile communication networks for multiple users to share the same frequency.

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CERT

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Computer Emergency Response Team

Additional information: CERTs are organizations that respond to cybersecurity incidents.

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CIFS
Common Internet File System ## Footnote Example sentence: CIFS allows for file sharing and access over a network.
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CMD
Command Prompt ## Footnote Additional information: CMD is a command-line interpreter in Windows operating systems.
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CMOS
Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor ## Footnote Example sentence: CMOS batteries power the BIOS settings on a computer motherboard.
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CPU
Central Processing Unit ## Footnote Additional information: The CPU is the main component responsible for executing instructions in a computer.
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CRL
Certificate Revocation List ## Footnote Example sentence: CRLs are used to revoke digital certificates that are no longer valid.
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DC
Direct Current ## Footnote Additional information: DC is the type of current that flows in one direction without reversing.
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DDoS
Distributed Denial of Service ## Footnote Example sentence: DDoS attacks overwhelm a system with a flood of traffic, causing it to become inaccessible.
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DDR
Double Data Rate ## Footnote Additional information: DDR is a type of memory that transfers data on both the rising and falling edges of the clock signal.
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DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol ## Footnote Example sentence: DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network.
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DIMM
Dual Inline Memory Module ## Footnote Additional information: DIMMs are used to add RAM to a computer motherboard.
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DKIM
DomainKeys Identified Mail ## Footnote Example sentence: DKIM is an email authentication method that helps prevent email spoofing.
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DMA
Direct Memory Access ## Footnote Additional information: DMA allows data to be transferred directly between memory and I/O devices without involving the CPU.
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DMARC
Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance ## Footnote Example sentence: DMARC helps prevent email impersonation and phishing attacks.
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DNS
Domain Name System ## Footnote Additional information: DNS translates domain names into IP addresses to locate resources on the internet.
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DoS
Denial of Service ## Footnote Example sentence: A DoS attack disrupts services or resources to legitimate users.
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DRAM
Dynamic Random-Access Memory ## Footnote Additional information: DRAM is volatile memory used for storing data that needs to be accessed quickly.
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DRM
Digital Rights Management ## Footnote Example sentence: DRM protects digital content by controlling access and distribution rights.
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DSL
Digital Subscriber Line ## Footnote Additional information: DSL provides high-speed internet access over traditional copper telephone lines.
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DVI
Digital Visual Interface ## Footnote Example sentence: DVI is a video interface used to connect a computer to a monitor.
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DVI-D
Digital Visual Interface-Digital ## Footnote Additional information: DVI-D is a type of DVI connector that supports digital signals only.
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ECC
Error Correcting Code ## Footnote Example sentence: ECC memory can detect and correct errors in data.
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EFS
Encrypting File System ## Footnote Additional information: EFS is a feature in Windows that allows files and folders to be encrypted.
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EMI
Electromagnetic Interference ## Footnote Example sentence: EMI can disrupt electronic devices and communication signals.
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EOL
End-of-Life ## Footnote Additional information: EOL refers to the end of product support or availability.
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eSATA
External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment ## Footnote Example sentence: eSATA provides a fast external connection for storage devices.
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ESD
Electrostatic Discharge ## Footnote Additional information: ESD can damage electronic components through sudden discharge of static electricity.
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EULA
End-User License Agreement ## Footnote Example sentence: Users must accept the EULA before installing software.
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exFAT
Extensible File Allocation Table ## Footnote Additional information: exFAT is a file system optimized for flash drives and large files.
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ext
Extended File System ## Footnote Example sentence: ext is a Linux file system used on many distributions.
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FAT
File Allocation Table ## Footnote Additional information: FAT is a file system used by early versions of Windows.
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FAT12
12-bit File Allocation Table ## Footnote Example sentence: FAT12 was used in early floppy disks and limited storage capacity.
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FAT16
16-bit File Allocation Table ## Footnote Additional information: FAT16 increased the storage capacity and file size limit over FAT12.
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FAT32
32-bit File Allocation Table ## Footnote Example sentence: FAT32 is still used on some USB drives and memory cards.
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FSB
Front-Side Bus ## Footnote Additional information: The FSB connects the CPU to other components on a computer motherboard.
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FTP
File Transfer Protocol ## Footnote Example sentence: FTP is used to transfer files between a client and a server over a network.
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GFS
Grandfather-Father-Son ## Footnote Additional information: GFS is a backup rotation scheme that keeps multiple generations of data.
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GPS
Global Positioning System ## Footnote Example sentence: GPS uses satellite signals to determine location and navigation.
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GPT
GUID [Globally Unique Identifier] Partition Table ## Footnote Additional information: GPT is a modern partitioning scheme used on UEFI systems.
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GPU
Graphics Processing Unit ## Footnote Example sentence: GPUs are specialized processors used for rendering graphics and images.
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GSM
Global System for Mobile Communications ## Footnote Additional information: GSM is a standard for mobile networks used by many carriers worldwide.
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GUI
Graphical User Interface ## Footnote Example sentence: GUIs provide visual elements for interacting with software applications.
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GUID
Globally Unique Identifier ## Footnote Additional information: GUIDs are unique identifiers used in software applications and systems.
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HAL
Hardware Abstraction Layer ## Footnote Example sentence: HAL provides a consistent interface for hardware devices to communicate with the operating system.
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HAV
Hardware-assisted Virtualization ## Footnote Additional information: HAV allows virtual machines to access hardware resources directly for improved performance.
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HCL Hardware Compatibility List
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HDCP High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection
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HDD Hard Disk Drive
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HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface
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HSM Hardware Security Module
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HTML Hypertext Markup Language
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HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol
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HTTPS Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
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I/O Input/Output
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IaaS Infrastructure as a Service
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ICR Intelligent Character Recognition
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IDE Integrated Drive Electronics
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IDS Intrusion Detection System
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IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics
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Engineers
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IMAP Internet Mail Access Protocol
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IOPS Input/Output Operations Per Second
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IoT Internet of Things
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IP Internet Protocol
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IPS Intrusion Prevention System
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IPS In-plane Switching
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IPSec Internet Protocol Security
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IR Infrared
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IrDA Infrared Data Association
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IRP Incident Response Plan
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ISO International Organization for
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Standardization
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ISP Internet Service Provider
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ITX Information Technology eXtended
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KB Knowledge Base
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KVM Keyboard-Video-Mouse
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LAN Local Area Network
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LC Lucent Connector
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LCD Liquid Crystal Display
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LDAP Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
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LED Light-emitting Diode
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MAC Media Access Control/Mandatory Access
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Control
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MAM Mobile Application Management
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MAN Metropolitan Area Network
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MBR Master Boot Record
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MDM Mobile Device Management
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MFA Multifactor Authentication
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MFD Multifunction Device
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MFP Multifunction Printer
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MMC Microsoft Management Console
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MOU Memorandum of Understanding
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MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
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MSRA Microsoft Remote Assistance
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Acronym Definition
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MX Mail Exchange
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NAC Network Access Control
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NAT Network Address Translation
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NDA Non-disclosure Agreement
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NetBIOS Networked Basic Input/Output System
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NetBT NetBIOS over TCP/IP [Transmission Control
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Protocol/Internet Protocol]
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NFC Near-field Communication
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NFS Network File System
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NIC Network Interface Card
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NTFS New Technology File System
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NVMe Non-volatile Memory Express
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OCR Optical Character Recognition
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OLED Organic Light-emitting Diode
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ONT Optical Network Terminal
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OS Operating System
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PaaS Platform as a Service
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PAN Personal Area Network
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PC Personal Computer
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PCIe Peripheral Component Interconnect Express
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PCL Printer Command Language
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PE Preinstallation Environment
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PII Personally Identifiable Information
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PIN Personal Identification Number
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PKI Public Key Infrastructure
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PoE Power over Ethernet
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POP3 Post Office Protocol 3
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POST Power-on Self-Test
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PPP Point-to-Point Protocol
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PRL Preferred Roaming List
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PSU Power Supply Unit
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PXE Preboot Execution Environment
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RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service
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RAID Redundant Array of Independent (or
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Inexpensive) Disks
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RAM Random-access Memory
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RDP Remote Desktop Protocol
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RF Radio Frequency
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RFI Radio-Frequency Interference
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RFID Radio-Frequency Identification
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RJ11 Registered Jack Function 11
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RJ45 Registered Jack Function 45
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RMM Remote Monitoring and Management
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RTO Recovery Time Objective
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SaaS Software as a Service
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SAN Storage Area Network
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SAS Serial Attached SCSI [Small Computer
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System Interface]
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SATA Serial Advanced Technology Attachment

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