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.csc file
A file that contains properties of a Commerce Server site. The file typically is named Site.csc and resides in the \Config folder of the site. The information in the Site.csc file is initially configured by the Site Foundation Wizard and can be accessed using the AdminSite component, the site Dictionary, and the FileDocument component. (Commerce Server)
.mif
See Multicast Information File.
.pcf file
A file that contains order processing pipeline configuration data. Sometimes called a pipeline configuration file. (Commerce Server)
.prf file
A file that contains a rule set. Sometimes called a rule set file. (P&M)
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access control
Granting or denying authorization for users to view and/or alter a directory containing content, a file, or other object. (P&M)
access control entry (ACE)
An entry in the access control list (ACL) on an object’s Security property page consisting of a security principal and the type of control or permission granted or denied to the principal. (P&M)
access control list (ACL)
An aspect of Microsoft® Windows NT® security. An ACL contains the Windows NT Server account permissions settings that enumerate which accounts do and do not have access to shared resources and determine how accounts with access can use those resources. See also discretionary access control list. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
ACE
See access control entry.
ACL
See access control list.
ACL target
The resource (application, content, directory object, or attribute) to which access is granted or denied by the ACL. (P&M)
action
The part of a rule that describes an action or actions that should be taken. (P&M)
Active Channel Agent
Gathers content items from a specified source and places them into a channel. Active Channel Server provides channel agents that gather content items from file directories, databases, Knowledge Briefs, Commerce databases, Index Server, and Search catalogs. (Push)
Active Channel Multicaster (ACM)
A set of services running on Windows NT Server 4.0 that delivers files to Windows 95 and Windows NT clients by means of multicast technology. (Push)
Active Channel Server
Builds and manages Channel Definition Format (CDF) files, and delivers information to users through channels. Supports delivery of Content Channels, Software Distribution Channels, and Mobile Channels. (Push)
Active Directory Service (ADS)
Standard to help businesses and developers access and manage directory services through a common API, such as access to NetWare 3.x and 4.x directories and any other LDAP-compatible directory. (P&M)
Active Directory Service Interfaces (ADSI)
A component of Windows® Open System Architecture (WOSA) Open Directory Service Interfaces (ODSI). A directory service is a part of a distributed computing environment that provides a way to locate and identify the users and resources available in the system. A single connected system may consist of different network environments from different network providers, each of which may offer different directory services. ADSI defines a common set of interfaces that abstract the properties and methods of directory service objects common to diverse environments, including LDAP-compliant services such as Membership Directory and NTDS. (Commerce Server; P&M)
Active Server Pages (ASP)
A server-side scripting environment that is used to create and run interactive, high-performance Web server applications, such as the Commerce Server sample sites. ASP scripts run on a Web server rather than on a client, thereby ensuring that the server does all the work involved in generating the HTML pages sent to browsers. (Commerce Server; P&M)
Active User Object (AUO)
A COM object called Membership.userobjects that aggregates user properties from multiple Active Directory Service (ADS) property storage mechanisms into a single unified collection (name space). Applications can access a user's properties via AUO without awareness of the actual storage location of the properties, or the user identification mechanism for that provider. The AUO is used in an ASP file as if it were a simple ADS provider, and it transparently handles the user object retrieval across multiple providers. (Commerce Server; P&M)
ActiveX
Microsoft® ActiveX™ technologies is an open technology platform that extends the Windows architecture to include Internet and corporate intranet aspects and capabilities. ActiveX embraces both Java and COM technologies. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
ActiveX control
Embeddable control written to the ActiveX specification. An ActiveX control can be embedded in a Microsoft® Visual Basic® form, a Microsoft® Visual C++® resource, or an HTML page. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
ActiveX Data Objects (ADO)
Objects that provide access to data stored in ODBC-compliant databases and can be used for display and processing on Web pages. More information is available in Visual Basic documentation. (P&M)
ActiveX™ server component
Typically a dynamic-link library, which makes its functionality available to Active Server Pages through the methods that it defines and implements. Unlike typical Automation objects, an ActiveX control is registered with the operating system specifically to be used by Active Server Pages. See also Active Server Pages. (Commerce Server)
ad
A file or stream of data belonging to an advertiser and placed on content usually for the purposes of subsidizing content development costs. (Site Server Advertising)
ad click
The opportunity for a visitor to a site to be transferred to a location by clicking an advertisement, as recorded by the server. (Report Writer, Usage Import)
ad request
An opportunity to deliver an advertising element to a visitor to a site. An ad request is a measure of active technology which requires the site visitor to interact with the site before a new advertisement will appear. (Report Writer, Usage Import)
Ad Rotator
A tool used to return the HTML code to a content server for a set of scheduled ads on a weighted basis. (Site Server Advertising)
Address Book Sample Pages
P&M sample pages that allow the user to search for another user in the address book. (P&M)
administrator
1. The individual of the administrative security group who has system management privileges within Microsoft® Site Server version 3.0 or its components. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
2. The individual who manages a computer on which a number of different Commerce Server stores reside. (Commerce Server)
ADS
See Active Directory Service.
ADS provider
Software that supplies implementations of Active Directory Service Interfaces (ADSI), their methods, and their properties. A provider may also support additional interfaces, methods, and properties so that ADSI client applications can use all the capabilities of a particular directory service. (P&M)
ADSI
See Active Directory Service Interfaces.
advertising calendar
A calendar based on weekly dates beginning on Monday and ending on Sunday. The first Monday of a month is the beginning day for that advertising month. For the purpose of reporting all dates should be aggregated where necessary using the advertising calendar. (Site Server Advertising)
agent
A Windows NT resource used to manage different services between the host and the client. The agent identifies the computer’s location, user information, and statistics. The Active Channel Multicaster uses a Multicast Delivery Agent to receive multicast information for client computers. (Push)
aggregate bandwidth
A limit on the total amount of data that an Active Channel Multicaster host can stream to clients at any given time. The Active Channel Multicaster host will calculate its aggregate output, based on the sum of the bandwidth of each stream, and limit the bandwidth to the specified aggregate maximum. See also, bandwidth. (Push)
alternate route
Some resources can be reached by means of alternate routes as well as by means of their main routes. An alternate route is a second occurrence of the resource in the map. It indicates that the resource is the target of more than one hyperlink. There might be many alternate routes to a given resource.(Content Analyzer)
ALT strings
The text string that appears in place of an image when a Web page is loading or when graphics are not being displayed. Users who do not have a graphical browser, or users who have chosen not to download graphics, can use the ALT string to identify the graphic that is not being displayed. (Content Analyzer)
analysis project
A Content Analyzer unit of analysis that includes a site definition, map settings, and exploration limits. (Content Analyzer)
anchor
1. A node in the Site Vocabulary whose children are acceptable values for a selected property within a rule. (P&M)
2. A node in the Site Vocabulary whose child categories appear in the Knowledge Manager’s content browser as terms that can be browsed when the content source is selected. Clicking a term will show all content matching that term. (Knowledge Manager)
animation
A process in which usage data across time is displayed using colors to represent hits and hit ranges. One frame in an animation may represent one day of the week, one hour of the day, or another time period. (Content Analyzer)
annotation property
A property whose value is not inherent to the managed object, but rather attached as a tracking note. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
announcement
Information for a client about an Active Channel Multicaster Multicast Project. See also, Multicast Information File. (Push)
application
A program or set of Web pages that performs a specific task. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
Application Server
A collection of software elements that provide a function to the user, such as supporting a Web site. IIS provides several basic application servers, including Default Web Site and Default SMTP Site. These application servers can be mapped to P&M Membership Servers to take advantage of the P&M functionality. Users can also modify other application servers with the P&M SDK in order to map them to P&M Membership Servers. (P&M)
area
A section of a Web site that provides functionality addressing one or more business applications or needs. An area typically consists of several HTML pages. (Customizable Starter Sites)
argument
A name/value pair that is passed to a Web server in association with the URL of a dynamic resource, which can take different actions based on the argument. The Web server makes the arguments available to the resource in the course of generating the content the user sees or hears. The association of arguments with URLs can happen in several ways. Sometimes the arguments appear as name/value pairs following a question mark in the URL and separated by an ampersand (&). Other times the arguments are not part of the URL itself, but are embedded in the HTTP request header. (Content Analyzer)
ASP
See Active Server Pages.
assets
Files that enhance the functionality of HTML pages, such as graphics files (GIFs, JPEGs, and so on), ActiveX controls, and Java applets. (Commerce Server)
Specific information (an attribute and its value) associated with a file or object. (P&M)
AUO
See Active User Object.
AUOconfig file
An ASP file associated with a Membership Server that is used together with the registry to provide the configuration of the AUO. (P&M)
AUO provider
An ADSI container object used to house user properties and is accessible to the Active User Object (AUO). An AUO provider can be any ADSI compliant directory service container. (P&M)
authentication
The process of verifying a user’s logon information. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
authentication mode
The arrangement under which site users, services, and applications are authenticated, based on the storage location of security credentials. Site Server sites can use either Membership Authentication (credentials are stored in the Membership Directory) or Windows NT Authentication (credentials are stored in the Windows NT Server directory database). (P&M)
Authentication Service
A P&M component, installed on an application server, that expedites authentication, content access control, and access to users’ personalization data. (P&M)
authoring site
The Web site that is created when one of the Customizable Starter Sites is installed. Authors and administrators can customize this site, adding content and changing the site configuration, before and after the site has been deployed. See also deployed site. (Customizable Starter Sites)
authorization
Process of granting or denying permissions to directories or other objects protected with access control. (P&M)
Automated Refresh
A function that refreshes Channel Project properties and generates an updated Channel Definition Format (CDF) file. (Push)
automatic approval
Registration process that takes place online with no administrator intervention. (P&M)
Automatic Cookie Authentication
A Membership Authentication method in which a user is identified by a GUID instead of a user name. The GUID is stored in a cookie associated with the user’s browser. (P&M)
automation
Using rules to automate tasks, such as updating announcements on certain days, rather than using rules to personalize content. (P&M)
availability
The difference between capacity and sold impressions. (Site Server Advertising)
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background texture
The apparent base surface, with a seemingly tactile quality, against which other on-screen objects are displayed. (Customizable Starter Sites)
balanced distribution of values
One of three methods for determining how values should be associated with colors in the Hyperbolic pane of Content Analyzer. In balanced distribution, all eight color ranges have the same number of resources. (Content Analyzer)
bandwidth
The amount of data transferred per unit of time. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
Base URL address
The root Web address for all content of a Customizable Starter Sites application, for example, http://NameLevel1/NameLevel2/vroot/ (Customizable Starter Sites)
best effort
A method of file transfer that sends files to recipients but does not allow the recipients to send back transfer status to the host. Best effort file transfer increases the scope of the network by conserving network bandwidth, but data packets might be lost during transfer. (Push)
bind
To identify yourself as a user, or to log on to the LDAP Service. (P&M)
bind as
To log on as a particular user. (P&M)
Boolean
A type of variable that can have only two values, typically 1 or 0. Boolean variables are often used to express conditions that are either true or false. Queries with Boolean operators (and, or, not, and near) are referred to as Boolean queries. (Search)
box-whisker graph
Illustrates the spread of data groups around the medians, using a box and whiskers to break down each data group by percentile. (Report Writer)
branch
A node or sub-area in a Web site. (Content Analyzer)
branded icons
Unique icons or logos that appear in client browsers and identify the provider of a channel and its content items. (Push)
breadth-first (discovery)
A method for setting routes. Routes in your project are set according to the order in which links are discovered on pages. (Content Analyzer)
brief
Information organized on a specific topic used to keep a person, or anyone in the organization current on that topic. Briefs are composed of two types of sections: lists of useful links and saved searches. (Knowledge Manager)
briefing channel
A channel that is set up when Knowledge Manager is installed. The briefing channel contains all the shared briefs created in Knowledge Manager. (Knowledge Manager)
broken link
A reference to a resource that Content Analyzer cannot locate because the URL is not valid, the resource the link points to does not exist, or the server containing the resource is busy or having technical difficulties. (Content Analyzer)
Broker
See Authentication Service.
browser
Any application used to locate and display Web pages. Content Analyzer includes an embedded browser: the Browser pane in the Analysis window. (Content Analyzer)
bubble graph
Charts three variables in two dimensions. It is a special form of the scatter graph showing bubbles, which are circular markers of variable size plotted on an x-y grid. (Report Writer)
build
To build a new version of something, including gathering the data. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
Business Internet Site
One of the Customizable Starter Sites. Business Internet Site enables organizations to set up a corporate presence on the Web and to direct appropriate information with personalized content to each customer. Business Internet Site includes areas for information about the company and its products, announcements, press releases, feedback, and a Member Forum for registered users of the site. (Customizable Starter Sites)
Buy Now control
An ActiveX control that enables a shopper to purchase goods from any Web page on the Internet. When the shopper clicks a product image, a dialog appears prompting for shipping address and credit card information. (Commerce Server)
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cache
Small, fast memory holding recently accessed data, designed to speed up subsequent access to the same data. (Push)
caching calculations
An aspect of Report Writer that allows the user to save and reuse frequently used calculations. Caching calculations is intended to reduce the time needed to run a report. (Report Writer)
calculation
An element of a report definition that acts as a container for dimensions, measures, and presentations. A calculation typically corresponds to one presentation (a table or a graph) in a report. (Report Writer)
calculation header
Part of a report. The calculation header includes the calculation name and description. (Report Writer)
calculation inventory
The calculation inventory contains a list of all of the calculations in the standard report definitions. Users can add any combination of the calculations to a new report definition. (Report Writer)
campaign item
The individual reservation of impressions, click-thru, or target user at a certain rate over a specific period of time for a specific customer. (Site Server Advertising)
candlestick graph
Consists of a series of boxes with lines extending up and down from the ends, drawn on an x-y grid. (Report Writer)
capacity
Total capability of the content system to show ads to customers. Capacity can be measured in number of impressions, click-throughs, and target users. (Site Server Advertising)
catalog
A collective term for an index and a property store that can be searched. Catalogs are stored on the search server of a host. (Search)
catalog definition
The user-defined instructions and parameters for building a catalog. Catalog definitions are stored on the catalog Build server. (Search)
catalog build server
The server that gathers information and builds catalogs. (Search)
catalog schema
Specification of the columns or properties and their attributes in a Search catalog. (Search)
category
1. A value in the Site Vocabulary. Categories can be used as user attribute values and content attribute values. (P&M)
2. A classification or grouping by type, trait, attribute, or business segment. (Customizable Starter Sites)
CDF file
See Channel Definition Format file.
CGI
See Common Gateway Interface.
channel
1. A conduit for which information is structured and delivered. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
2. The basic organizational structure for arranging service content. (Push)
channel agents
The scripts that are executed to collect items for a channel. (Push)
Channel Definition Format (CDF) file
Contains URL addresses to channels and their content items, as well as tags that define scheduling and display options. Active Channel Server generates a CDF file for each Channel Project. (Push)
channel manager
The MMC snap-in administrator tool that organizes, manages, and fills channels at the ICP. (Push)
channel objects
The set of objects representing the service, channels, and items. (Push)
Channel Project
Provides centralized channel management and can contain multiple channels and subchannels. It is the building block of an information delivery service. (Push)
channel server
The entire suite of services, objects, and tools that make up the push server. (Push)
channel subscription
The method by which users elect to receive a content provider’s channels. Users do not receive channels unless they subscribe to them. (Push)
Clear Text/Basic Authentication
An authentication method in which the user name and password are transmitted in clear text. Transmissions can be encrypted with SSL. (P&M)
click-thru
The act of the user clicking an advertising tracking object. (Site Server Advertising)
client
1. The workstation on which the client pieces for Site Server Analysis are installed. (Content Analyzer)
2. A computer system or process that requests a service of another computer system or process (a server). For example, a workstation requesting the contents of a file from a file server is a client of the file server. (Push)
client browser
Any browser that supports Channel Definition Format (CDF) files and allows users to receive channels. (Push)
Client Certificate Authentication
An authentication method in which the user’s identity is validated without the use of a password. Validation is performed with computations involving a public key stored in the user’s digital certificate and a private key stored on the user’s computer. (P&M)
client computer
A computer that is connected to a server for the purpose of sending and receiving information. (Content Deployment)
client schedule
The schedule that determines when client browsers retrieve updated CDF files. (Push)
clip art
Copyright-free and royalty-free electronic illustrations that can be inserted into a document or page. (Customizable Starter Sites)
code page
A table that relates the binary character codes used by a program to keys on the keyboard or to the appearance of characters on the display. Typically, there are different code pages for different languages or sets of languages. For example, English and Western European languages are supported by code page 850. (P&M)
color scheme
An arrangement in which resources are displayed in different colors. Content Analyzer includes three color schemes. In the Standard scheme, resources are shown in color according to type (onsite versus offsite, and so on). In the Results scheme, current search results are shown in yellow. In the Numeric scheme, resources are shown in different colors according to the values of their numeric properties. (Content Analyzer)
command line
The area where a Content Deployment command is entered. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
Commerce Host Administrator
An application for administering a site or sites. Using the Commerce Host Administrator, you can open, close, or delete a site, or launch the wizards that copy a sample site or create a site foundation. (Commerce Server)
Commerce Server components
A set of ActiveX server components that provide the run-time environment for the presentation of online commerce sites. These components provide the basic set of services for access to content in a database, for access to shopper information, and for creation of an order form for processing by the order processing pipeline. (Commerce Server)
Common Gateway Interface (CGI)
An interface for running external programs or gateways under an information server. Gateways are programs that handle information requests and return the appropriate document or generate a document quickly. (P&M)
component
A section of code that is a piece of a Microsoft Site Server version 3.0 feature. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
component user
A user of Microsoft Site Server version 3.0 components. The individual who operates the component after an administrator setup. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
condition
Part of a rule that describes when the rule will be applied. If the condition evaluates to true, and there are no exceptions, then the action is taken. (P&M)
connection name
The display name of a connection string, provided by the connection string map and stored in a Commerce Server site configuration. (Commerce Server)
connection string
A text string describing properties of a connection as a series of argument=value statements separated by semicolons. Typically includes all the information needed to make a connection, including user name and password. (Commerce Server)
connection string map
An object created in a Commerce Server application to provide an abstraction for detailed database connection strings by mapping connection names to connection strings. The connection string map is saved in a Commerce Server site configuration. (Commerce Server)
container
An object within a Directory Information Tree (DIT) whose chief purpose is to contain other objects. (P&M)
content
1. Any amount of information or specified material contained on a site. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
2. A collection of files on the host to be delivered to users, either through Active Channels or Active Channel Multicaster. (Push)
Content Channels
Used to deliver Web pages or other documents. Based on Channel Definition Format (CDF) technology. (Push)
content data
Data that is imported into the Site Server Analysis database from Content Analyzer and either Content Management or Tag Tool. During import, content data and usage data are integrated. (Custom Import)
content deployment
A replication that travels downstream from the staging server to an end point server. (Content Deployment)
content group
Content category such as MSNBC news or MSNBC sports where ad rotation on that content category is scheduled. This usually equates to more than one place where ads can be shown. (Site Server Advertising)
content item
A unit of information or a file within a channel. (Push)
content manager
The individual who manages the actual content of the channels. (Push)
content report
Collection of report elements in a single stream of HTML, possibly broken into pages. (Content Analyzer)
content selection
Part of a rule that describes which content (from the data source defined in the rule set) will be selected and shown to the user. (P&M)
content source
An object in the Membership Directory that defines content and its location. It is used by ASP pages, Rule Builder, and Knowledge Manager to locate content in a specific content store. Each content source is an instance of one of the following classes: ODBCSource, TripoliSource, or NetLibrarySource. (P&M)
content source class
Class object associated with a content source, used for processing the type of content store you have chosen. ODBC databases use ODBCSource, Search catalogs use NetLibrarySource, and Index Server indexes use TripoliSource. (P&M)
content source object
A schema object in the Directory Information Tree that represents one of the following: ODBC database, Search catalog, or Index Server catalog. (P&M)
content store
An ODBC database, Search catalog, or Microsoft Index Server index used to store information about site content and, in the case of an ODBC database, the content itself. (P&M)
content template
An ASP page, either a Web content template or a Mail content template, that includes rule sets and personalizations that will be replaced with content when the page is displayed. (P&M)
content type
A set of attributes shared by similar types of content. These attribute sets are used by the Tag Tool and other authoring tools. (P&M)
cookie
1. A persistent identification code assigned to the user, which allows you to track the user across visits. (Usage Import, Report Writer, Custom Import)
2. A file stored on client computers that provides a means for storing and retrieving information on the client side of a client/server connection, for use by the server. Used to avoid having the user retype a user (shopper) ID at each reconnection. (Commerce Server, P&M)
3. Information that is stored on an Internet client by an Internet server. Automatically passed back from the client to the server as the client browses the site. (Microsoft Site Server)
Cookie Identification
An identification method under Windows NT Authentication in which a user is identified by a GUID instead of a user name. The GUID is stored in a cookie associated with the user’s browser. (P&M)
copy
A media term referring to content in various forms. For the advertising system, it refers to an ad or the page the ad is running on. (Site Server Advertising)
copy blueprint
A set of Active Server Pages template files used by the Sample Site Copy Wizard when making a copy of a sample site. The blueprint files contain scripting expressions (delimited by <%% and %%>) that capture the new site name and DSN selected by the person who runs the wizard. For each blueprint file (.ast file), the wizard generates a standard .asp file that reflects the selected site parameters. (Commerce Server)
crawl
1.The process through which Content Analyzer examines the site you specify and creates a map. See also explore. (Content Analyzer)
2. The process through which Search gathers content by following links contained in documents or by following directory trees in a file system. (Search)
crawl catalog
A catalog built by crawling documents on the Internet, on intranets, and on file systems. (Search)
crawler
1. A program that automatically fetches Web pages. Crawlers (also called spiders) are used to feed pages to search engines. Crawlers might request all Web pages at a site during a search; therefore, requests by crawlers are typically excluded from request counts. (Usage Import)
2. A program that collects files by following links contained in those files (usually over HTTP) or by following directory trees in a file system. (Search, Content Analyzer)
crawling policy
The settings that determine how Search crawls. Search can follow links, crawl files in a directory, or crawl sites for which there are site rules. (Search)
credentials
The user name and password, globally unique ID (GUID), or client certificate whereby a user’s identity is authenticated. (P&M)
CSSs
See Customizable Starter Sites.
Custom Import Manager
A window displaying the hierarchy that represents the structure of the Web-site usage data stored in the Microsoft Site Server Analysis database. (Custom Import)
customer
The Microsoft Site Server customer who utilizes the Site Server product features and Customizable Starter Sites to develop a Web presence. (Customizable Starter Sites)
customer order
The signed off number of impressions over time reserved on behalf of the advertiser. (Site Server Advertising)
customizable
Able to be modified and personalized by the customer. (Customizable Starter Sites)
Customizable Starter Sites (CSSs)
Applications that enable customers to create Web sites quickly and easily. Each of the CSSs consists of several components joined together by ASP files and customized by the site administrator's selections. (Customizable Starter Sites)
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DACL
See discretionary access control list.
data editor
A grid that displays the values for a dimension in the Site Server Analysis database. The data editor also displays associations between a dimension and its parent dimensions. (Custom Import)
data source name (DSN)
In ODBC, a name given to a set of properties about a database connection. Typically the DSN contains database configuration and location information, but not user name or password. DSNs are not used directly in Commerce Server applications. (Commerce Server)
database catalog
A catalog that is built by crawling a table in an ODBC database. (Search)
DCOM
See Distributed Component Object Model.
delayed approval
Manual approval process that involves an unrelated verification, such as a credit card check. (P&M)
deployed site
The Web site that is created when an administrator deploys one of the Customizable Starter Sites. See also authoring site. (Customizable Starter Sites)
Design-time control (DTC)
An ActiveX control used from within an authoring environment like Visual Interdev or Front Page 98 that helps a developer construct dynamic Web applications by automatically generating standard HTML and/or scripting code. DTCs are used at design time, not at run time. (P&M)
destination directory
The directory inside the staging server or the end point server to which the deployed content is directed. (Content Deployment)
dimension
An element of a report definition that typically acts as the data around which the results are grouped in a table or a graph. A dimension is associated with a range of values. (Report Writer, Custom Import)
dimension hierarchy
The organization and relationships of dimensions in the Site Server Analysis database. Dimensions are organized into four main categories, which are hierarchically organized in the order of organization, user, visit, and request. Organization dimensions are at the top of the hierarchy, as every user comes from an organization, every visit from a user, and every request from a visit. (Usage Import, Report Writer, Custom Import)
direct mail
E-mail that is targeted to a set of users based on their properties or on automation (sometimes called targeted mail). (P&M, Push)
Direct Mailer
A P&M aspect that provides mailing lists, templates, and scheduling for pushing information to visitors through an SMTP server. (P&M)
directory index file
The file or files returned when a Web site visitor requests a directory (when the request ends in /). (Usage Import)
Directory Information Tree (DIT)
A tree representation of all the entries in the directory information base. The DIT includes both container and leaf nodes. (P&M)
disallow
Used in rules to disallow processing a specified set of items. (Search)
discretionary access control list (DACL)
An aspect of Windows NT security. A DACL represents the granted or denied account permissions that allow some users to connect to a shared resource or perform an action while preventing access or operations by other users. A DACL is specified by the object or component owner, such as the administrator of a site. See also access control lists. (Commerce Server)
display name
A name that substitutes for an IP address. (Internet Information Server)
distinguished name (DN)
A text string, composed of a list of values, that uniquely identifies an object in the Membership Directory. (P&M)
Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM)
A protocol that enables software components to communicate directly over a network in a reliable, secure, and efficient manner. DCOM is designed for use across multiple network transports, including Internet protocols such as HTTP. (P&M)
Distributed Password Authentication (DPA)
A challenge/response authentication method derived from Windows NT Challenge/Response Authentication. (P&M)
distribution services
The ASP services and CDF generator object for distributing CDF files. Sometimes called distribution agents, delivery agents, or ASP services. (Push)
DIT
See Directory Information Tree.
DN
See distinguished name.
DNS
See Domain Name System.
document
A basic unit of information that is gathered, characterized, selected, cataloged, searched, and delivered to the user over the Web. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
domain, Windows NT
A logical grouping of network server and other computers that share common security and user account information. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
domain name, DNS
A text representative of a resource’s IP address, using the unique name of the server computer plus an extension for the type of institution (such as .com for a business or .edu for a university). Domain names have several parts separated by periods. For example, www.microsoft.com is the domain name for Microsoft’s public corporate site, where www.microsoft is the unique name for the Microsoft server on the World Wide Web. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
Domain Name System (DNS)
A protocol and system used throughout the Internet to map Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to user-friendly names. Sometimes called the bind service. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
DPA
See Distributed Password Authentication.
DSA-specific entry (DSE) root
The root node containing information relevant to a directory as a whole. (P&M)
DSN
See data source name.
dynamic data
Temporary data not stored on a disk, about online conferences, users who are currently using certain applications, and users logged on to the system. Used by Dynamic Directory and other such applications. (P&M)
Dynamic Directory
An Internet locating aspect that enables people to find others who are online and set up real-time communication. (P&M)
dynamic property
Method of retrieving user attributes or other Membership Directory objects by using a dot notation (such as User.name) rather than using the IADS methods (such as User.get("name")). If the user attribute is found in a secondary AUO provider (such as legacy), use the provider name as part of the dynamic property syntax (such as User("legacy").name). (P&M)
E
element
Project, channel, and content item properties become elements in a CDF file. Each element provides direction to client browsers about displaying and managing the channels and content items. (Push)
embedded resource
A resource (usually an image, sound, or video) on a Web page. Although an embedded (or inline) resource may have its own URL, from a site visitor’s perspective, it is part of the Web page being displayed. (Content Analyzer)
end user
See user.
end point server
One or more servers used by Content Deployment as the ending point for push replications of content. (Content Deployment)
Enterprise Information Site
One of the Customizable Starter Sites. Enterprise Information Site enables organizations to set up a complete corporate intranet, including a personalized home page, areas for organizational information, product and service information, an events calendar, a documents library, a company contacts directory, and information about job opportunities. (Customizable Starter Sites)
enumeration
The recursive search required by some complex query syntax in which the query is compared to one section of the catalog and then again to another section of the catalog. (Search)
event (language)
An action recognized by an object such as an ActiveX control. You can write code to respond to an event. (Search)
event sink
An object that receives events. (P&M)
event source
The point within processing on a server where extension objects can take control.
events (system)
System occurrences, such as user log ons, that are logged to a tool designed to monitor such occurrences and to display them in a window or log them to a file. (Search)
exception
Part of a rule that describes when the rule will not be applied. The content appears or the actions are taken only if all exceptions are false. (P&M)
explore
Process in which Content Analyzer crawls a Web site and adds the pages it finds to the site map. You control how much of the site is explored. (Content Analyzer)
extranet
A collaborative network that uses Internet technology to facilitate relationships between businesses and their suppliers, customers, or other businesses. An extranet may be part of a company's intranet made accessible to other companies or a collaboration between companies. The shared information might be accessible only to the collaborating parties or, in some cases, might be public. (Commerce Server)
F
family account
Group of related accounts in the Membership Directory. Some are designated as parents and others as children of these parents. (P&M)
feature
A unit of functionality on a Web site consisting of one or more HTML or ASP-based pages, VBScript or JavaScript code, server-side or client-side objects, and associated data that utilize Microsoft Site Server functionality to add customizable capabilities to a Customizable Starter Site. (Customizable Starter Sites)
File Transfer Method
Sending files over a network using an agreed-upon protocol for transmitting data between the client and server. The protocol determines the type of error checking to be used, the data compression method, how the server will indicate that it has finished sending a message, and how the client will indicate that it has received a message. (Push)
filter
1. A program used to extract the properties and unformatted text from a type of document, such as HTML or Microsoft Word. (Search)
2. A string of Boolean name/value pairs used to define a slice of the overall data set upon which the user wishes to report. (Report Writer, Usage Import, Custom Import)
filter agent
A process that manages text extraction filter. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
fixed distribution of values
One of three methods for determining how values should be associated with colors in the Hyperbolic pane of Content Analyzer. In fixed distribution, you fix the size of the highest and lowest color ranges. (Content Analyzer)
fixed label
A label for a resource. Fixed labels always appear in all Content Analyzer windows. (Content Analyzer)
Forward Error Correction
A method for controlling data transfer errors in a unidirectional communication system. Extra information is sent, along with the data, that can be used by the receiver to check and correct the data. (Push)
foundation
The underlying structure or framework of a Commerce Server site, consisting of the directory structure, Internet Information Server virtual directories, the DSN connect string, and the Windows NT Server account used for managing the store. (Commerce Server)
frame mode
The replication mode that allows replicated content to travel to remote sites. (Content Deployment)
free content
Content which is available without restriction to any user (requires no user identification, authentication, or permissions). (P&M)
free-text query
An unstructured query where the site visitor does not need to use any special syntax to specify what he/she is looking for. (Search)
full catalog build
A catalog build that starts with an empty catalog and uses only the start addresses as the starting points for the crawl. (Search)
G
gantt chart
A specialized version of the horizontal bar graph in simple or stacked form. Used almost exclusively to show a project schedule, with each bar or bar segment marking the start time, duration, and completion time of a task. (Report Writer)
gateway
A program that dynamically generates Web content based on the differing values of arguments passed to it. Gateways are often used to process information entered into forms. A gateway has a URL. The Web server makes the arguments associated with that URL in an HTTP request available to the gateway program so that it can process the arguments accordingly. (Content Analyzer)
gather
The automated collection of data files over the Internet or an intranet. (Push)
gleam
A notification marker that appears in Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.x to notify users of channel updates. The marker can appear in the Channel Bar, in the Software Updates folder of the Favorites menu, or on an Active Desktop™ item. The gleam is a red, triangular-shaped icon that appears in the upper corner of a channel or a menu item. (Push)
Global.asa
1. A file in which you can specify event scripts and declare components for processing by the Active Server Pages scripting environment. Global.asa is not a content file displayed to the users; instead it stores event information and components used globally by the application. This file is required for Commerce Server sites. (Commerce Server)
2. A file that enables personalized channels. (Push)
globally unique identifier
A string, usually a number, that uniquely identifies an item, an operation, or an individual. The shopper ID and the order ID used in Commerce Server are GUIDs. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
graph
One of two types of a presentation in a report. Tables are the other type. (Report Writer)
graphic
A visual element used on a Web page, such as an illustration, photograph, and background texture. Web-based images are in .gif or .jpg formats. (Customizable Starter Sites)
GUID
See globally unique identifier.
H
helper application
Any application used to edit or browse the resources in a Content Analyzer project. Users select the applications they want to use and start the applications from within Content Analyzer. A typical helper application includes Microsoft Internet Explorer for browsing and Microsoft Notepad for editing HTML pages. (Content Analyzer)
high-low-close graph (HLC)
Lets you chart a range of values on an x-y grid. This range is shown as a vertical bar, with horizontal crossbars for the high, the low, and a normative value usually called the close. (Report Writer)
hit
A single action (for example, a click on an advertisement) on the part of the user at a site that results in one line of data being added to the log file. (Usage Import, Report Writer)
HLC
See high-low-close graph.
home page
1. The root page of a Web site. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
2. The root page of a Web site. Often the first page a visitor to the site sees, but not synonymous with start page. See also, starting page. (Customizable Starter Sites)
host
A computer using an IP address. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
host name
A mechanism for identifying users. A host name has the format example.microsoft.com. (Usage Import, Report Writer, Custom Import)
hot phrase
The part of a rule fragment that may be modified by a user. The modifications are limited to selecting attributes from the schema or values from the Site Vocabulary. (P&M)
HREF attribute
Hyperlinks are created by the HREF attribute of the A (anchor) tag in HTML. For example, in <A HREF= "../docs/text.htm"> Click Here </A>, Click Here is the hyperlink text. (Content Analyzer)
HTML Forms Authentication
An authentication method in which a user name and password are transmitted in clear text in the initial connection request only; validation for each subsequent request in the session is based on a session cookie containing hashed credentials. Transmissions can be encrypted with SSL. (P&M)
HTML page
One of several types of resources that make up a Web site. Also called page. (Content Analyzer)
HTML source code
The HTML code underlying a page or other resource in a Content Analyzer project. (Content Analyzer)
HTML tag
HyperText Markup Language. HTML is a formatting language used to create pages on the World Wide Web. An HTML tag is a command that specifies how information in the page should be displayed in a browser. HTML files are text files. (Content Analyzer)
HTML title lookup
An aspect of Usage Import that associates a title with every HTML file in the Microsoft Site Server Analysis database. This allows reports to contain meaningful document titles rather than file names only. (Usage Import, Report Writer, Custom Import)
HTTP response code
The response code associated with a request. (Usage Import)
HTTP status codes
HyperText Transfer Protocol. HTTP is the protocol that tells servers and browsers how to transport messages and respond to different commands over the World Wide Web. HTTP status codes are returned by the server to indicate success or failure. For example, if a resource in a Web site is missing, the browser displays a 404 error, which is one type of HTTP status code. (Content Analyzer)
Hyperbolic pane
The Site window pane that displays a map of the site. (Content Analyzer)
hyperlink text
The text string associated with a hyperlink. When site visitors view a Web page, they can click the hyperlink text to go to another (onsite or offsite) page. (Content Analyzer)
I
icons
A small picture that represents an object or program. Channel and content item icons appear in client browsers and help users navigate multiple channels. (Push)
IFilter interface
Application programming interface (API) designed to extract unformatted text and properties from documents by scanning for plain text and properties. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
IIS
See Internet Information Server 4.0.
IIS Web site
IIS set of directories used for providing World Wide Web presence that can be accessed directly through HTTP protocol for executing P&M ASP pages. Formerly known as a virtual server. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0))
illustration
An image that uses line, line-and-tone, tone, or paint-like conventions. (Customizable Starter Sites)
image
A visual element used on a Web page, such as an illustration, photograph, or background texture. Web-based images are in .gif or .jpg formats. (Customizable Starter Sites)
Import History Manager
A tool that contains information regarding the log files that have been imported into the Microsoft Site Server Analysis database. (Usage Import)
Import Manager
A tool that can be used to import log files into the Microsoft Site Server Analysis database. (Usage Import)
impression
A specific delivery of an ad to a Web page. (Site Server Advertising)
incremental catalog build
A catalog build that starts with the catalog from the previous build and updates the catalog with any changes made to the content since the last crawl. (Search)
indexable column
A searchable column in the catalog. (Search)
inferences
A set of rules that make calculated guesses about visit activity. Usage Import applies inferences during import in order to reconstruct data about visit activity about sites. (Usage Import)
information consumer
The end user of a channel and its contents who can subscribe to, personalize, read, and unsubscribe from channels and sub-channels. (Push)
inline link
A link that results in a resource being embedded in the page. (Content Analyzer)
InLinks (from Pages)
Links pointing from a page to other resources in your site. A resource’s InLinks all have that resource as the to resource of the link, and the various other pages that link to the resource function as the from resource of the link. (Content Analyzer)
interactive application
A program written in C, Perl, or as a Windows NT Server batch file. (Internet Information Server)
interactive report
An HTML-based report that is displayed in the browser immediately after the queries complete and that contains active links to resources. (Content Analyzer)
Internet address
The Internet address (IP address or host name) from which a request came and to which the server sent a response. (Usage Import, Report Writer, Custom Import)
Internet Information Server 4.0 (IIS)
An Internet application platform that includes a Web server, application development environment, integrated full-text searching, multimedia streaming, and site management extensions, and is integrated with Windows NT Server. (P&M)
Internet retrieval
A Content Deployment project that is configured to pull content over the Internet from an HTTP or FTP server. (Content Deployment)
intranet
A communications network based on the same technology as the World Wide Web that is available only to certain people, such as the employees of a company. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
IP resolution
A process that associates IP address with domain names in the Site Server Analysis database in order to allow reports to be more meaningful. (Usage Import, Report Writer, Custom Import)
ISAPI filter
1. An aspect of ISAPI that allows preprocessing of requests and postprocessing of responses, permitting site-specific handling of HTTP requests and responses. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
2. An abbreviation for Internet Server API. The ISAPI filter is an API (application program interface) for Microsoft Internet Information Server. The ISAPI filter allows an IIS server to generate cookies. (Usage Import, Report Writer, Custom Import)
J
job
A collection of tasks that is scheduled to begin on a certain day at a certain time. (Usage Import, Report Writer, Custom Import)
Jscript
Microsoft implementation of JavaScript scripting language. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
K
key column
The column in a custom data file that contains key values, which allow custom data to be associated with usage data already in the Site Server Analysis database. (Custom Import)
key value
The value in a custom data file that allows custom data to be associated with usage data already in the Site Server Analysis database. (Custom Import)
L
LAN
See local area network.
layout
The organization of the elements on a Web page. (Customizable Starter Sites)
layout design template
A file that controls the arrangement of content on top-level pages of the various CSS applications. (Customizable Starter Sites)
lazy provider instantiation
Situation where the AUO is not set up at initialization, but only when a property is referenced. (P&M)
LDAP
See Lightweight Directory Access Protocol.
LDAP interface
Interface in the IIS framework that allows LDAP clients to manipulate and query databases. (P&M)
legacy applications and data
Applications and data that existed before P&M was installed. (P&M)
level
A measurement of depth for a Web site. The start page is always Level 1, links from the start page lead to Level 2, and so on. (Content Analyzer)
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
Internet-standard access protocol that allows Internet client applications to access directory services. P&M uses LDAP to provide client access to the Membership Directory. (P&M)
linear distribution of values
One of three methods for determining how values should be associated with colors in the Hyperbolic pane of Content Analyzer. In linear distribution, all eight color ranges are the same size. (Content Analyzer)
link
1. A reference to a document. Typically a URL, UNC, or file path. (Search)
2. A connection from one Web resource to another. (Content Analyzer)
Links (to Resources)
Links pointing from a page to other resources in the site. Only pages can contain links to other resources. (Content Analyzer)
link list section
A section of a Knowledge Manager brief that contains a list of useful URLs and descriptions of those URLs. (Knowledge Manager)
link type
One of three link types included in Content Analyzer: Links (to Resources), InLinks (from Pages), and Links on Route to Resource. (Content Analyzer)
link URL
The URL associated with the link on a page that points to a particular resource. The link URL is the main route for the resource. The link URL can be relative or absolute. If it is relative, the path name is relative to the Web site’s root directory or to the page containing the link. If it is absolute, it consists of the full Internet address. (Content Analyzer)
Links on Route to Resource
All links on the route from the site’s start page to a specific resource. (Content Analyzer)
local area network (LAN)
A group of computers and other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network. (Push)
local mode
The replication mode that allows replicated content to travel faster at local sites. This mode can only be used for local sites. (Content Deployment)
locale
Used to indicate language information. Web browsers can specify locale to indicate the language that the user of that browser understands. Documents and Web pages also can specify a locale to indicate what language the text is in. (Search)
locale ID
A number that uniquely identifies a locale for Windows NT. This number consists of a language code and a sublanguage code. (Search)
log data source
A log data source represents an entity that generates log files in a specific format; the entity typically is a physical server. (Usage Import)
log file
The file in which data reflecting the actions a user takes at a site is recorded.(Usage Import, Report Writer, Custom Import)
M
mail content template
The ASP file that selects content from a content source and incorporates it into a Direct Mail message. Also selects attachments. (P&M)
Mail Delivery
From the Channel Center in Knowledge Manager, users can choose to receive channel updates through e-mail messages. Active Channel Server and the Direct Mailer work together to deliver mail channels. (Push)
main route
There is a main route to every resource in your project. It indicates the first hyperlink to the resource that Content Analyzer encountered while exploring the site. (Content Analyzer)
make goods
Undelivered inventory promised to an advertiser, which has to be met. (Site Server Advertising)
Managed Push
Client browsers retrieve updated Channel Definition Format (CDF) files from a Web server according to the specified client schedule. (Push)
management information base (MIB)
A set of objects that represent various types of information about a device, used by SNMP to manage devices. Because different network-management services are used for different types of devices or protocols, each service has its own set of objects. The entire set of objects that any service or protocol uses is referred to as its MIB. See also, Simple Network Management Protocol. (Commerce Server)
manual approval
Registration process that takes place off-line with administrator intervention. (P&M)
map
1. The contents of the Hyperbolic pane in the Site window. (Content Analyzer)
2. To collect data about a site's structure and resources and display it in a way that can be analyzed and manipulated. (Content Analyzer)
may-have
An attribute whose value is not required to be filled. (P&M)
MDA
See Multicast Delivery Agent.
measure
An element of a report definition that serves as the value that is quantified in a calculation. A measure is associated with only one value. (Report Writer)
Member object
Object in the Membership Directory that stores all of the user attributes. (P&M)
membership
An aspect in P&M that allows the customer to register users, authenticate users, authorize access to areas of the service on a controlled basis. (P&M)
Membership Authentication mode
Security mode that uses the Membership feature of P&M for authentication methods. Credentials are stored in the Membership Directory. (P&M)
Membership Directory
The central repository of user data for Microsoft Site Server version 3.0, including user profiles and address book information. (P&M)
Membership Directory Manager (MDM)
Administrative tool (MMC snap-in) that manages all aspects of the Membership Directory, including accounts and groups, access control, and the schema. (P&M)
Membership Directory schema
See schema. (P&M)
Membership DTC
Design-time control which creates registration pages and other forms from information the user has entered in the HTML form. (P&M)
Membership Server
A collection of software elements that manage personalization and membership information. Formerly classified as a virtual server. (P&M)
Membership System
A Microsoft server application that allows you to register new users, authenticate users, authorize access to areas of the service on a controlled basis, and generate billing events for processing by an external billing engine. (Content Management; P&M)
metabase
Real time configuration parameter storage system managed by Internet Information Server. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
metadata
Information about data. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
META tags
HTML pages can include a tag, <meta name=”name” content=”content”>, that is used to provide additional information about the page. This additional information can be used to match pages to the Site Vocabulary and to make it easier for site visitors to find a particular HTML page when searching. In addition, META tags are read by Content Analyzer and converted into user-defined properties. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
MIB
See management information base.
Microsoft Management Console (MMC)
An integrated administration user interface that can be used for several applications at the same time by means of snap-ins (administration modules), and that will replace the IIS Internet Service Manager in IIS 4.0 and various Windows NT Server administrative tools. (P&M)
Microsoft Site Server Analysis Database
A database containing imported log file data in a structure that facilitates the analysis of information about usage at a site. (Usage Import, Report Writer, Custom Import)
Microsoft Site Server version 3.0 site
A grouping of Microsoft Site Server version 3.0 servers providing infrastructure for a Web site. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
MIME type
Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions. The file type of an Internet resource. The MIME type has two parts: the general format of the file (the major type), and the specific format (the minor type). For example, an image could have a MIME type of image/gif or image/jpeg. (Content Analyzer)
Mobile Channels
Used to deliver channels to Windows CE mobile devices. (Push)
multicast
The transmission of data across the network from a source to all clients who want to receive it. (Push)
Multicast Delivery Agent (MDA)
A control installed on client computers that allows them to receive and store files distributed by an Active Channel Multicaster Host. See also, agent. (Push)
Multicast Information File (.mif)
A specific type of announcement used by the Active Channel Multicaster to tell client computers where to receive the information that will be delivered by Active Channel Multicaster. See also, announcement. (Push)
Multicast Project
The content items that are transferred to clients using the Active Channel Multicaster. See also, content. (Push)
multihomed servers
Multiple servers are organized under one log data source in the Server Manager. Setting up multihomed servers is a configuration option users have when determining how they want log files to be imported into the Site Server Analysis database. (Usage Import)
must-have
An attribute whose value must be filled. (P&M)
N
National Language Support (NLS)
Helps applications developed for the Win32 application programming interface (API) adapt to the differing language and locale-specific needs of users around the world. (Search)
NLS
See National Language Support.
1. A point on a graph. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
2. A location in the Directory Information Tree (DIT) view of the Membership Directory. (P&M)
noise words
Words that are ignored during cataloging and searching. Typically noise words are common words such as the, and, for, and single characters and numbers. (Search)
non-inline (anchor) links
Links that result in hot spots, which provide a way to jump to a different page. (Content Analyzer)
notification catalog
A catalog that is built by receiving information through a notification source. (Search)
NTLM Authentication
See Windows NT Challenge/Response Authentication.
O
object model
A collection of objects having properties and methods that provide a specialization namespace for describing a system and its functionality. In the case of the Channel Server, the namespace is based on a channel metaphor. (Push)
ODBC
See Open Database Connectivity.
offsite link
A link that points to a resource on a site that is different from the site where the link’s source page resides. (Content Analyzer)
online post analysis (OPA)
Advertising summary data and reports needed to support the business and customers. (Site Server Advertising)
Online Support Site
One of the Customizable Starter Sites. Online Support site enables organizations to set up a fully functioning customer support Web site, with a self-help area where users can find product information, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), diagnostic tools, and troubleshooting tips. Users also can submit requests for further assistance and check for responses. This site also includes an area for support personnel, where they can track requests submitted by customers, respond to them, and post information back to a central solutions area. (Customizable Starter Sites)
onsite links
Links that point to a resource on the same site as their source page. (Content Analyzer)
OPA
See online post analysis.
Open Database Connectivity (ODBC)
A technology that provides a common interface for accessing heterogeneous SQL databases. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
OPP
See order processing pipeline.
order ID
A string stored in the uniform resource locator (URL) of a Commerce Server HTML page. An order ID is assigned during a shopper’s initial order activity and is used to track the order through completion. (Commerce Server)
order processing pipeline (OPP)
A series of processing actions or stages that can occur after a shopper places an order. For example, processing stages can include order verification, tax calculation, and shipping price calculation. (Commerce Server)
OrderForm
An object that provides nonstructured storage for order data passed from stage to stage of the order processing pipeline. Pipeline components can read data from or write to the OrderForm and transform the data therein. (Commerce Server)
organization
A commercial, academic, nonprofit, government, or military entity that connects users to the Internet. (Report Writer)
organization algorithm
An algorithm that flexibly parses host names based on a specified intranet DNS naming scheme. (Usage Import)
orphan
A resource or file that exists on your Web server or in your file system, although nothing in your Web site links to it. (Content Analyzer)
P
P&M Service Administration
A P&M tool that manages application server mapping and security, as well as the following P&M services: AUO, P&M Authentication Service, and LDAP Service. (P&M)
packet
A transmission unit of fixed maximum size that consists of binary information representing both data and a header containing an ID number, source and destination address, and error-control data. (Push)
page hop
A jump from one document to another document. (Search)
page layout
The organization of the elements on a Web page. (Customizable Starter Sites)
page view
The transmission of a Web page to an end user. (Site Server Advertising)
palette
The colors used by an image. For example, .gif images use a 256-color palette. (Customizable Starter Sites)
parent
A dimension that has a many-to-one relationship with another dimension in the Site Server Analysis database. (Custom Import)
pay membership
Approval process that requires payment. (P&M)
Performance Monitor
A Windows NT Server administrative tool. (P&M)
permanent Channel Project
All channels and content items in the project remain constant. Permanent projects do not use Automated Refresh. (Push)
permanent channel
A channel within an Channel Project that remains constant and is not updated. (Push)
persistent filter
An aspect of Report Writer that allows the user to save and reuse filters that are used frequently. Persistent filters are intended to reduce the time needed to run a report. (Report Writer)
Personal Channel Builder
Enables generation of personalized Channel Definition Format (CDF) files and delivery of personalized channels. (Push)
personalization
1. Directing Web or mail-based content to users based on their individual or group properties and their need or request for content. (P&M)
2. Refers to the integration of P&M and Active Channel Server. (Push)
personalization sections
Sections of a content template that will be replaced with content or properties when an AUO is present or a rule set fires. (P&M)
personalized channels
Users select channels in a Channel Project and receive only the selected channels. If users elect not to personalize a project, they receive all channels in the project. (Push)
Personalized Push
From the Channel Center in Knowledge Manager, users can select the channels in a Channel Project that they want to receive. Active Channel Server generates personalized Channel Definition Format (CDF) files based on users’ selections, and users receive only the channels they select. (Push)
phrase
A sequence of words that can be searched for. (Search)
policies
Conditions set by the system administrator, such as, how quickly account passwords expire and how many unsuccessful log on attempts are allowed before a user is locked out. (Internet Information Server)
POP
See Post Office Protocol 3.
pop-up label
A text box that appears only when the cursor is passed over a resource in the Hyperbolic pane. (Content Analyzer)
Post Office Protocol 3 (POP3)
Version 3 a protocol designed to allow single user hosts to read mail from a server. (P&M)
pre-caching
Content items are downloaded and cached onto users’ computers for offline browsing. (Push)
presentation
A table or graph that appears in a report. (Report Writer)
presentation template tag
A tag in an HTML template file that specifies where presentations from a report definition are to be inserted into the template file. (Report Writer)
preset
Containing the default attributes and settings when the CSSs were delivered to the Site Server customer. (Customizable Starter Sites)
preview
To display a visual element as it will appear on a Web page. (Customizable Starter Sites)
private brief
Information organized on a specific topic used to keep a person current on that topic. Only the person who creates a private brief has access to it. (Knowledge Manager)
private content
Content to which only registered users can gain access; protection is by means of user authentication. See also, restricted content, secure content. (P&M)
project
The parameters that govern an execution of the application and that usually include a pointer to content. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
propagate
The process of copying one or more files and notifying a service that will receive them. The receiving service then stops using any older version of the files and starts using the new file(s). (Search)
property
1. Specific information (an attribute and its value) associated with a file or object. (P&M)
2. A unique attribute associated with each resource in a Web site, such as Label, URL, MIME Type, HTTP Status, Hyperlink Text, and so on. (Content Analyzer)
property value
The value assigned to a property in Content Analyzer in either the Property Definitions option or the Resource pane. For example, the value for the property Content Author for a page could be the page’s author’s name, Martika. (Content Analyzer)
PROPID
An integer that uniquely identifies a property. This integer can be expressed as decimal (10-based) or hexadecimal (16-based) number. (Search)
protected content
Content to which access is limited by one or more techniques. See also, restricted content, private content, secure content. (P&M)
protocol
The method by which computers communicate on the Internet. The most common protocol for the World Wide Web is HTTP. Non-HTTP protocols include FTP, Gopher, and Telnet. (Content Analyzer)
proxy settings
Settings that enable a user to connect to the Internet through a proxy server. (Content Analyzer)
proxy server
A server that mediates interactions between a client application, such as a Web browser, and a Web server. It intercepts all requests to the Web server to see if it can fulfill the requests itself. If not, it forwards the request to the Web server. (Usage Import, Content Deployment)
public area
Set of Web pages or directory tree containing content that is available without restriction to any user (requires no user identification, authentication, or permissions). (P&M)
public content
See free content.
pull project
A pull replication allows content to be pulled from any HTTP or FTP site to the Content Deployment server. (Content Deployment)
Q
query
1. The process of searching for specific data in a set of files and returning links to the files containing that data. (Search)
2. A method for importing usage data into Content Analyzer. The data specified by the query is retrieved from the Site Server Analysis Database. (Content Analyzer)
query string
The syntax used to request information from a database. (Usage Import, Report Writer, Custom Import)
R
RDN
See relative distinguished name.
realm
The authority that holds the identification and credentials for authenticating a user. (P&M)
receipt
An HTML purchase confirmation generated by Commerce Server upon the successful completion of a purchase transaction. The receipt contains the order-tracking number, which can be used by the purchaser for future follow-up on the order. If the pipeline and the database of the Commerce Server site have been configured to save receipts, the purchase history can be displayed to the user or to the manager of the site. (Commerce Server)
redirector
A tool used to track clicks on ads that transfer the user to the customer’s external site. (Site Server Advertising)
referrer
The referring URL of the current request (the page containing the link the user clicked). Some log files contain referrer data that is imported into the Analysis database. Users can then run reports that provide information on, for example, the continent, organization name, and organization city of the referrer. (Usage Import, Report Writer, Content Analyzer)
refresh schedule
The schedule that determines when Active Channel Server refreshes project properties and generates an updated Channel Definition Format (CDF) file. (Push)
registration
Process by which a nonregistered user becomes a registered user of a Web site. (P&M)
registration pages
Membership sample pages that can be customized, added to a Web site, and used to register users to that site. (P&M)
registry
A Windows NT Server database repository for information about a computer’s configuration. It is organized in a hierarchical folder-like structure, comprised of subtrees and keys. Keys contain values that describe current hardware and software settings. See Windows NT Server online documentation for more information. (Commerce Server)
regular expression
A large set of text-processing functions represented as escape characters. Similar to the many variants of UNIX regular expressions or the Windows NT Index Server’s regular expressions. (Search)
relative date filter
Useful in setting up reusable report definitions, relative date filters specify a relative date rather than a specific data. For this reason, relative date filters are always valid. Examples of relative date filters include ThisWeek and Yesterday. (Report Writer)
relative distinguished name (RDN)
The leaf name of an object in the directory service, that is, its name without the full path. (P&M)
remap
The process through which Content Analyzer updates a project. (Content Analyzer)
remap now
A command that initiates a remap of the current project by re-exploring the site. (Content Analyzer)
remnants
The unsold leftover inventory. (Site Server Advertising)
remote
A computer system that is operating in conjunction with other computers that are physically separated from the location of the system being referenced. For example, Active Channel Multicaster Administrator can run on a computer other than the server (a remote computer), so that an administrator (a remote administrator) can administer the server. Remote services require a suitable means of communication with the server, such as a network. (Push)
replication project
Instructions for replicating content. (Content Deployment)
replication rollback
Returning content to a state prior to deployment. (Content Deployment)
replication route
A road map of Content Deployment servers that a specific replication follows. (Content Deployment)
report definition
A report definition displays the structure of a report. Elements of a report definition include sections, calculations, dimensions, measures, filters, and presentations. Users can run reports from report definitions. (Report Writer)
report header
Part of a report. The report header includes the report name, description, and analysis information. (Report Writer)
report header template tag
A tag in an HTML template file that specifies where report header information (time and date of report creation, sites analyzed in a report, timestamp of the first and last requests analyzed in a report, and the report Table of Contents) will be inserted into a template file. (Report Writer)
Report Writer catalog
A catalog that contains the list of standard report definitions. Users can run a standard report definition from the catalog in order to answer specific questions about usage at their site. Users can also save report definitions they have created to the catalog. (Report Writer)
request
Any connection to an Internet site (a hit) that successfully retrieves content. (Usage Import, Report Writer)
reset
Make a potentially incremental process (such as an incremental crawl) start from its initial state (such as an empty catalog). (Search)
resource
An object in a Web site, such as a graphic, an audio file, a gateway, or a page. (Content Analyzer)
restricted content
Content that requires the user to fill out a form or questionnaire that collects some specific information before they can gain access. See also, private content, secure content. (P&M)
restrictions
URLs that will not be crawled when Content Analyzer creates or remaps a project. (Content Analyzer)
retrievable column
A catalog column where the value can be displayed in the search results, the search results can be sorted by this column, and queries using relational operators (=, !=, >, >=, <, <=) or regular expressions can be used. (Search)
roaming
Signing on to a Web site from a different computer. When a user roams, cookies stored on the user’s computer are not available. Sometimes called site roaming. (P&M)
robot
A program that collects files by following links contained in those files or by following directory trees in a file system. Also called spider. (Content Analyzer)
root AUO provider
Required and fundamental AUO provider, whose user properties are accessed directly using the IADS interface instead of the IADsContainer interface, which is used to access the properties of the secondary providers. The root AUO provider is always the local Membership Directory. (P&M)
root section
The first section in a report definition. Filters added in the root section apply to the entire report definition. (Report Writer)
round robin
A sequential, cyclical allocation of resources to more than one process or device. Usually refers to the scheduling of tasks or requests. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
route
1. A path between designated Content Deployment servers where a specific replication project is sent. (Content Deployment)
2. A series of hyperlink clicks a site visitor follows to go from the start page to another resource in your site. (Content Analyzer)
rule
A statement, embedded in a Web template or Direct Mail template, that performs an action based on one or more conditions. (P&M)
rule fragment
The condition, content selection, action, or exception clause of a rule. (P&M)
rule set
A prioritized list of rules based on a single data source. (P&M)
rule set file
ASP source code defined by a single rule set and having the .prf suffix. (P&M)
rule template
A rule without selected hot phrases, used as a basis for new rules. (P&M)
S
SACL
See system access control list.
Sample Site Copy Wizard
An application that guides you through making a copy of one of the Commerce Server sample sites. This wizard prompts for a new site name, DSN, virtual directories, and Windows NT Server account. (Commerce Server)
sample sites
Demonstration sites provided to illustrate Site Server capabilities. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
saved search section
A section of a Knowledge Manager brief that contains a list of useful URLs and descriptions of those URLs. (Knowledge Manager)
Scheduler
1. A Windows NT tool used by Site Server Analysis to automate most of the functions of Usage Import, Report Writer, and Custom Import (includes importing log files, performing IP resolution and HTML title lookups, and generating reports); used by P&M to schedule Direct Mail; used by Search to schedule full and incremental catalog builds. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
schema
The data structure that defines the data allowed in the Membership Directory. (P&M)
scope
1. A query scope specifies the set of documents that must be searched. Typically scopes are specified by a file path, such as file:\\c:\docs, or a virtual directory, such as http://myserver/siteserver/docs. (Search)
2. The breadth of a file multicast. Active Channel Multicaster Administrator controls the scope through the time to live parameter. See also, time to live. (Push)
script
1. Code that can be included in HTML pages. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
2. A group of directives to an application or utility program. (Internet Information Server)
search server
The server that stores completed catalogs for searching. (Search)
secondary AUO provider
AUO provider other than the root provider, which must be specified by a predefined name. See also, AUO provider. (P&M)
section
1. An element of a report definition that acts primarily as a container for calculations and as a means of categorizing calculations. (Report Writer)
2. A piece of Knowledge Manager brief. There are two types of sections: link lists of useful URLs and descriptions of those URLs; and saved searches. (Knowledge Manager)
section header
Part of a report. The section header includes the section name and description. (Report Writer)
secure content
Content to which only a subset of registered users can gain access; restriction is by means of both user authentication and access controls. See also, private content, restricted content. (P&M)
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
A connection-oriented protocol that supports authentication of the server, and optionally of the client, based on Public Key certificates. It also provides for negotiation of encryption and/or data integrity services to be applied to the data transferred during the session. (P&M)
security
A set of procedures and methods to control system access authentication and privileges for users and services. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
security context
The identity, groups, permissions, and rights assigned to an authenticated user. (P&M)
security principal
The entity to which access is granted or denied by an account control entry (ACE). A security principal can be a group, a user, or a service account. The special security principal SELF can be used to grant or deny access for the current user to attributes of that user’s account. The special security principal anonymous can be used to specify access for all anonymous users. (P&M) (P&M)
security services
Services to protect the system's data and user information from inside or outside threats. (P&M)
SEO
See server extension objects.
server
Software that provides specific kinds of network services. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
server component
A software component that is part of a server. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
server extension objects (SEO)
Custom objects, based on the Shinjuku framework, that allow customers to extend service functionality. (P&M)
Server Manager
A tool that organizes log data sources, servers, and sites hierarchically in a manner that allows log files to be imported into the Microsoft Site Server Analysis database.(Usage Import)
service
A Windows NT service, running on a server, that implements part of Microsoft Site Server version 3.0. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
service manager
A person involved with business decisions related to channels. (Push)
shared brief
Information organized on a specific topic used to keep members of the organization current on that topic. Anyone in the organization has access to a shared brief. (Knowledge Manager)
shopper ID
A random, 32-character string generated by commerce server to keep track of a shopper's order. The shopper ID is generated when the shopper first enters the site. (Commerce Server)
shortcut
A fast way to perform an action, such as selecting text or, more usually, opening a file, document, Web page, and so on. A shortcut usually is represented by an icon on the desktop. (Customizable Starter Sites)
signup
The process through which a user goes to become a registered user of a P&M supported Web site. (P&M)
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
A TCP/IP protocol used to send messages between computers on the same network. (P&M)
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
A protocol used by SNMP consoles and agents to communicate. In Windows NT Server, the SNMP service is used to get and set status information about a host on a TCP/IP network. (Commerce Server)
site
1. A grouping of Web pages by one or more URL prefixes. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
2. A collection of content (World Wide Web, FTP, Gopher, or real-time stream). Sites can be replicated across several servers. (Usage Import, Report Writer, Custom Import)
Site Authoring Desk
A Web-based application that allows Business Internet Site authors to add, edit, and delete category, product, and partner information for their site. Site Authoring Desk also provides links to other authoring tools, such as a site map, content and usage reports, and Site Server features. (Customizable Starter Sites)
Site Builder Wizard
An application that guides you through building a new site. The Site Builder Wizard uses the builder blueprint file and input from you to create a site. (Commerce Server)
Site Configuration Desk
A Web-based application that allows the Microsoft Site Server customer to administer site-specific information, such as information stored in the Membership Directory, and that also provides links to other applications, such as WebAdmin or the individual administration tools for a Site Server feature. (Customizable Starter Sites)
Site Foundation Wizard
An application that generates the foundation for a new site. See also, foundation. (Commerce Server)
site hop
A jump from a document on one Web site to a document on a different Web site. (Search)
Site Manager application
An application for managing an individual Commerce Server site. The Site Manager application enables you to edit product and department information, configure the order processing pipeline, and so on. (Commerce Server)
site staging server
1. A server where you can put your Web site to test it before you publish it on a live server available to the public. (Content Deployment)
2. The name given to a server used by Content Deployment as an intermediate staging point for content. (Content Deployment)
site visitor
1. An end user who uses their browser to view a Web site that uses Microsoft Site Server. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
Site Vocabulary
A hierarchically arranged set of possible values for user and content attributes. The Site Vocabulary is stored in the Membership Directory, and the values, called categories, can be used in the P&M Rule Builder, Knowledge Manager, and Tag Tool. (P&M)
SMS
See Systems Management Server.
snap-in
A software module that integrates with MMC and is used to create administration tools. (P&M)
SNMP
See Simple Network Management Protocol.
source directory
The directory inside the staging server where content is stored prior to deployment. (Content Deployment)
Software Distribution Channel
Typically used to deliver new software or software updates. Based on Open Software Distribution (OSD) standards. (Push)
source page
The page where InLinks (from Pages) originate. (Content Analyzer)
spider
A program that collects files by following links contained in those files or by following directory trees in a file system. Also called robot. (Content Analyzer)
SSL
See Secure Sockets Layer.
staging server
Any server used by Content Deployment as the starting point for content deployment, Internet retrieval, and component deployment projects. (Content Deployment)
stand-alone
Describes an application that can be launched by itself. (Customizable Starter Sites)
standard report
A predefined report that the user can generate in Report Writer. (Site Server Analysis)
standard report definition
A pre-defined report definition that users can run to gather a wide range of information about usage at a site. (Site Server Analysis)
start address
1. A location from which to start a crawl. (Search)
2. The page from which a user begins to crawl a Web site. Not a synonym for home page. See also, home page. (Customizable Starter Sites)
start page
The page in a Web site at which you want Content Analyzer to begin to map a site. It is usually the site’s home page. (Content Analyzer)
static page
HTML page prepared in advance of the request and sent to the client upon request. (Internet Information Server)
stem
The linguistic root of a word. For example, the following words have the stem fly: flying, flew, fly, flies. (Search)
stitching
Allows log files for two or more sites to be associated during import into the Site Server Analysis database so that a single visit to the sites can be counted as a single visit. Without stitching, the visit would be counted separately. (Usage Import)
style
A collection of settings you define, name, and save. (Customizable Starter Sites)
surface graph
Represents data topographically in three dimensions. (Site Server Analysis)
system access control list (SACL)
An aspect of Windows NT security. An SACL is maintained by the security administrator for the system. An SACL represents the data structure that contains the access control elements for account permissions. (Commerce Server)
Systems Management Server (SMS)
A product that runs on Windows NT Server that includes desktop management and software distribution that significantly automates the task of upgrading software on client computers. (Commerce Server)
T
table
One of two types of a presentation in a report. Graphs are the other type. (Report Writer)
tag
A piece of code that denotes the functionality and/or style of specific elements such as text, graphics, and audio on an HTML page. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
tag term
See Site Vocabulary. (P&M)
Tag Tool
The tool that lets you apply tags to HTML documents. You can tag documents to categorize them and to improve search results. (Search)
tape graph
A three-dimensional form of the line graph. (Site Server Analysis)
target directory
The directory inside the staging server or the end point server to which the deployed content is directed. Also called a destination directory. (Content Deployment)
target resource
A resource pointed to by Links (to Resources). Each page in a Web site contains one or more links to other resources. The resource to which each link points is a target resource. A target resource can be a page, an image, and so on. (Content Analyzer)
task
1. An action you need to perform to finish creating one of the Customizable Starter Sites (CSSs). The CSS wizards generate a series of Microsoft FrontPage 98 tasks that you must complete before deploying your site. You also can add your own tasks. Tasks and information about how to perform them are displayed in the Task view of FrontPage Explorer. (Customizable Starter Sites)
2. A specific activity in the Scheduler, such as importing a log or generating a report. (Usage Import, Report Writer, Custom Import)
template
1. A file used to create full HTML pages in standard formats. Sample sites in Commerce Server provide templates for department, product, and purchasing pages. (Commerce Server)
2. A predesigned page that you can use as is or as the starting point in designing your own page. (Customizable Starter Sites)
3. A Web page or direct mail page containing personalization sections. (P&M)
4. An HTML file with an .mft extension that is automatically created when users choose to create a template from a report definition. The template file has default tags added; users can add more tags or delete some of the default tags in order to customize the template. (Report Writer)
theme
A group of settings that control the colors and style of such elements as graphics, text, and links on the Customizable Starter Sites (CSSs). Each of the Customizable Starter Sites has a default theme that is applied when the site is created. Customers can change the theme for each of the CSSs in Microsoft FrontPage 98. They can choose from a range of predefined themes. (Customizable Starter Sites)
third-party developer
A development partner outside of Microsoft Corporation, such as a solution provider, that will develop and deploy Customizable Starter Sites for Microsoft Site Server customers. (Customizable Starter Sites)
time stamp
The date and time at which the server responded to a request. (Usage Import, Report Writer)
time-series graph
A time-series graph consists of a x-y grid in which points are added one at a time to the right-hand edge. When the graph reaches the limit of points it can show, the oldest data begins to drop off the left edge. (Site Server Analysis)
time to live
In multicasting, a value that defines the number of routers through which a multicast may pass before a router stops forwarding the multicast. See also, scope. (Push)
token
An access control object. (Content Deployment)
top-level channel
Active Channel Server automatically creates one top-level channel for each Channel Project. (Push)
transaction support
Support of a mechanism that has a two-stage commit; that is, there is a meta-stage where part of the transaction has completed, but the transaction can be rolled back until all its parts have completed, and is automatically rolled back unless all parts complete. (P&M)
U
unavailable resource
A page or other resource that Content Analyzer cannot retrieve during exploration because the URL is not valid, the resource does not exist, or the server containing the resource is busy or having other technical difficulties. (Content Analyzer)
UNC
See uniform naming convention.
unicast
The sending of a separate copy of data across the network from a source to each client requesting it. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
unified schema object
Virtual schema object that describes the schema of a single virtual AUO name space. (P&M)
uniform naming convention (UNC)
A full Windows NT name of a resource on a network, which conforms to the \\servername\sharename syntax. (Search)
Uniform Resource Identifier (URI)
The generic term for all types of names and addresses that refer to objects on the Web. A URL is one kind of URI. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
Uniform Resource Locator (URL)
An address to an object, document, page, or other destination on the Internet or an intranet. The URL also specifies the appropriate Internet protocol, such as gopher, HTTP, and so on. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
unverified resource
A resource whose existence or accessibility has not yet been verified. This occurs when Content Analyzer finds a link to the resource, but has not yet retrieved the resource, either because the level of the resource is excluded by the current exploration limits, or because the resource is offsite and offsite resources are not currently being verified. (Content Analyzer)
URI
See Uniform Resource Identifier.
URL
See Uniform Resource Locator.
URL hierarchy
A method for setting routes. Routes in your project are set according to your site's file structure on the server’s hard drive. (Content Analyzer)
usage data
1. Data detailing the sequence of requests and responses relating to an HTTP server or set of servers. (Content Analyzer)
2. Data imported from log files into the Site Server Analysis database. (Usage Import, Report Writer, Custom Import)
usage event
A specification that determines what sequence of events client browsers should record during usage logging. (Push)
usage logging
Client browsers record information about a user’s review of channels and content items and then send log files to a designated server. (Push)
user
1. A person who visits the site via a Web browser. Sometimes called an end user or site visitor. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
2. Anyone who visits a site at least once. (Usage Import, Report Writer, Custom Import)
3. The person visiting the site implemented by the people who buy and configure it (the customer). (Customizable Starter Sites)
4. The recipient of channels and content items. (Push)
user account
A record created during a user’s initial access or registration that contains the user’s credentials; may be stored in either the Windows NT Server directory database or the Membership Directory. See also, user profile. (P&M)
user agent
1. The product name, product version, operating system, and security scheme of the Web browser used for the request. (Usage Import, Report Writer)
2. A string that Search uses when crawling Web sites to identify the type of browser you have. (Search)
user algorithm
An algorithm from which visitor and user information are statistically approximated, based on the data in the log files and the logical structure of a site. The algorithm supports cookies and registration. (Usage Import)
Data that is imported from Site Server Personalization & Membership’s database into the Site Server Analysis database, after which user data and usage data are integrated. (Usage Import, Report Writer, Custom Import)
user-defined property
A property associated with resources that can be defined in either of two ways: by the presence of a META tag in an HTML page or by using the Property Definitions dialog box. User-defined properties provide a flexible method by which a user can track arbitrary information about the resources in a site. (Content Analyzer)
user profile
The personal information (other than credentials) gathered about a specific user, which is stored in the Membership Directory. See also, user account. (P&M)
user name
The user name used to log in to a site requiring registration. (Usage Import, Report Writer, Custom Import)
V
value
The contents of an attribute in a specific instance of an object. (P&M)
vector space queries
Queries in which some terms are weighted more heavily than other terms. (Search)
verified approval
Delayed approval process that requires the user to respond to an e-mail message. (P&M)
viewer
A program for opening image files and files in other special formats, such as audio and video. (Customizable Starter Sites)
virtual directory
1. A directory name, used in a URL address, that corresponds to a physical directory on the server. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
2. A content directory that typically resides either in a directory different from the home directory (defined by default as C:\Inetsrv\Wwwroot during Internet Information Server setup) or on a different computer. Virtual directories are configured using Internet Service Manager, and an alias is assigned to each virtual directory. Use of the alias simplifies the URL for accessing content on the virtual directory. By default, Commerce Server creates an alias for each sample site it installs. See Internet Information Server online documentation for more information. (Commerce Server, P&M)
virtual machine
Software that mimics the performance of a hardware device, such as a program that allows applications written for an Intel processor to be run on a Motorola chip. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
virtual private network (VPN)
A set of nodes on a public network such as the Internet that communicate among themselves using encryption technology. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
virtual server
A server instance on the same computer as another server instance. Virtual Web servers allow one single Web server to support multiple sites. Sometimes called a composite site. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
visit
A series of consecutive requests from a user to a site. (Usage Import, Report Writer, Custom Import)
visit timeout
The length of time after which a visit is determined to have ended. An arbitrary time for a visit timeout is established to prevent visits from being infinite. (Usage Import)
VPN
See virtual private network.
W
Wallet
ActiveX controls that enable a shopper to enter payment and address information when initiating an online purchase. The Payment Selector and Address Selector controls reside on the shopper’s computer and provide drop-down menus containing credit cards and addresses that are currently stored. Shoppers can enter new information or select an existing entry. (Commerce Server)
Web content template
The ASP file which selects content from a content source and incorporates it into a Web page. (P&M)
Web page
1. A page of data (HTML) that can be viewed with an Internet browser. (Content Analyzer)
2. A WWW document. (Internet Information Server)
Web server
Server software that responds to Web client requests, such as requests from a Web browser. A Web server uses the Internet HTTP, FTP, and Gopher protocols to communicate with clients on the TCP/IP networks. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
Web site
1. A specific place on the World Wide Web that provides content to users. See also, content. (Microsoft Site Server version 3.0)
Whois query
A process that associates domain names in the Site Server Analysis database with organization information in order to allow reports to be more meaningful. (Usage Import, Report Writer, Custom Import)
Windows default browser
The browser you have established as the default browser in Microsoft Windows or Microsoft Windows NT. (Content Analyzer)
Windows NT Authentication mode
Security mode that uses Windows NT Server for authentication methods. Credentials are stored in the Windows NT Server directory database. (P&M)
Windows NT Challenge/Response Authentication
An authentication method that uses a challenge/response protocol in which the user’s identity is validated by a password. Credentials are not transmitted in clear text. This is the standard method used by Windows NT LAN Manager (NTLM) networking and is also known as NTLM Authentication. (P&M)
Windows Scripting Host (WSH)
Windows NT Server 5.0 language-independent scripting host for 32-bit Windows platforms. Includes VB Script and Java Script engines. (P&M)
word breaker
A Search utility that is responsible for identifying words in a document. As the document contents are emitted by the content filter, the work breaker identifies individual words. There is one word breaking module for each of the languages supported by Search. (Search)
word stemmer
A Search component that takes a word and generates grammatically correct variations of that word. Different languages require their own stemmer. For example, the English stemmer if given the word swam, would generate swim, swum, swimming, swims, and so on. (Search)
WSH
See Windows Scripting Host.
XYZ
zero instance service
A concept where the service is started with no configured server running, but accepts administrator's RPC calls. (Internet Information Server)