Networking Glossary
- ACSE (Association Control Service Element) The method used in OSI for establishing a call between two applications. Checks the identities and contexts of the application entities, and could apply an authentication security check. [Source: RFC 1208]
- attribute The form of information items provided by the X.500 Directory Service. The directory information base consists of entries, each containing one or more attributes. Each attribute consists of a type identifier together with one or more values. Each directory Read operation can retrieve some or all attributes from a designated entry. [Source: RFC 1208]
- Autonomous System Internet (TCP/IP) terminology for a collection of gateways (routers) that fall under one administrative entity and cooperate using a common Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP). See subnetwork. [Source: RFC 1208]
Copyright © 2008 Internetwork Training | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions
This material is not sponsored, endorsed or affiliated with Cisco Systems, Inc. Cisco, Cisco Systems, CCIP, the CCIP Logo, the CCNA Logo, the CCNP Logo, the CCDA Logo and the CCDP Logo are trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and its affiliates. CCNA®, CCNP®, CCDA® and CCDP® are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and its affiliates.