IT Glossary
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S-video port | |
S/MIME (Secure Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions)Allows encryption and signing of MIME data; used along with SMTP to send emails that can have pictures and attachments. | |
S/PDIF (Sony/Phillips Digital Interface Format)Defines how audio signals are carried between audio devices and stereo components. It can also be used to connect the output of a DVD player in a PC to a home theater or some other external device. | |
SaaS (Software as a Service)A type of cloud service that describes hosted applications such as a learning management system, enterprise resource planning (ERP), human resources management (HRM), payroll, antivirus, and inventory management that are hosted by another company and accessible from anywhere. | |
Safe bootA Windows System Configuration option found on the Boot tab. | |
safe mode (Mac)A way to start a Mac so that the startup disk is checked and repaired if possible. Hold down while starting the computer. | |
Safe Mode (Windows) | |
safety gogglesA personal protection device that should be worn when working on equipment to protect the eyes from debris, chemicals, and liquids. | |
SAN (storage area network) | |
SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)SAS devices connect in a point-to-point bus. Used in the enterprise environment in which high reliability and high mean time between failures is important. | |
SATA (Serial ATA)A point-to-point architecture for IDE devices that provides faster access for attached devices. | |
SATA 1 (Serial ATA 1)A SATA device that has a maximum transfer rate of 1.5 Gb/s. | |
SATA 2 (Serial ATA 2)A SATA device that has a maximum transfer rate of 3 Gb/s. | |
SATA 3 (Serial ATA 3)A SATA device that has a maximum transfer rate of 6 Gb/s. | |
SATA cable | |
SATA connectorA motherboard connector used to attach a cable between the motherboard and a SATA device. This connector can also be used to connect an adapter that contains one or more additional external SATA ports. | |
SATA-PM (Serial ATA Port Multiplier)A device that connects multiple eSATA devices to a single eSATA port. | |
satelliteA type of Internet connection that has slower speeds than the other methods but allows connectivity in remote locations. | |
satellite modemA type of modem that can provide Internet access at speeds faster than an analog modem but slower than cable or DSL access. | |
SC (subscriber connector)An older type of fiber-optic connector. | |
scannerAn input device that allows printed documents to be brought into the computer and from there digitally displayed, printed, saved, or emailed. | |
scope of the changeAs part of the change management planning phase, an IT change plan should include the scope of the project. | |
SCP (Secure Copy Protocol)A means of using SSH to securely transfer one or more files across a network. | |
screen lockA feature on a mobile device that requires something (a PIN, fingerprint, facial features, security pattern, voice, and so on) to access the device and unlock the screen of the device. | |
screen saverAn operating system feature that puts a specific graphic or pattern or lock when the device is not being used. | |
screen sharing | |
screwdriverA tool that removes screws. Common types of screwdrivers used in IT support are flat-tipped and Phillips. | |
scribeA plastic tool that helps with prying plastic parts or covers off laptop and mobile devices. | |
scriptA small program written in one of several scripting languages that is designed to do a specific task. | |
scriptingThe act of using a specific scripting language to create a script (a program) that can automate administrative tasks. | |
SCSI (Small Computer System Interface)A standard that allows multiple devices to be connected to the same adapter. | |
SCSI cableA Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) drive cable that attaches from the SAS drive to a SATA controller that is capable of supporting a SAS drive. | |
SCSI connectorA Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) drive connector is like the SATA data and power connector combined into one connector. | |
SCSI IDA unique number assigned to a device connected to a SCSI chain. | |
SD (Secure Digital)A storage device with non-volatile flash memory used for mobile devices. | |
SDKContains a set of tools, such as application programming interfaces, programming tools, analytic tools, and sample code that develop an app for a specific mobile OS or platform. A software development kit (SDK) is a collection of software development tools in one installable package. They facilitate the creation of applications by having a compiler, debugger and sometimes a software framework. They are normally specific to a hardware platform and operating system combination.To create applications with advanced functionalities such as advertisements, push notifications,etc; most application software developers use specific software development kits. | |
SDS (safety data sheet)A document that describes a product, including its toxicity, storage, and disposal procedures. Also contains information regarding health or safety concerns. | |
sector | |
secure bootA BIOS/UEFI setting option that prevents unauthorized software from loading during the boot process. | |
Secure Sockets LayerSee SSL. | |
security cameraA device used for monitoring that can be wired or wireless. | |
security guardA human who provides physical security into a controlled space. | |
security identifierSee SID. | |
security policyOne or more documents that provide rules and guidelines related to computer and network security. | |
security settings | |
security threatAn operating system that is no longer supported by a vendor can present a problem in that it becomes a risk to the business due to lack of security updates. | |
selectionA selection (or decision) structure consists of a test condition together with one or more groups (or blocks) of statements. The result of the test condition determines which block of statements will be executed. | |
self-groundingThe act of placing a part of your body in contact with an electronic device to prevent an electrostatic discharge (ESD) event. | |
self-powered hubA hub that has an external power supply. | |