GlossaryG-8RADIUS: Remote Authentication Dial-In User ServiceRAM: Random access memoryRAS: Remote access serverRDAC: Remote Device Activity CaptureRDBMS: Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) – Used tostore information in related tables.RPC: Remote procedure call – a procedure where arguments orparameters are sent to a program on a remote system. Theremote program executes and returns the results.RPM: Redhat package managerroot: An account on a UNIX or Linux system that has administratorprivileges.SAM: Security Accounts Managerserver: A computer that provides services to another (client).shared secret: Used for security and integrity purposes to verify RADIUSmessages. Both the sender and the receiver of the messagesmust know the shared secret.SMB: Server Message BlockSMS: Software Systems Management ServerSMTP: Simple mail transfer protocol – A TCP/IP protocol used insending and receiving email. Used in conjunction with POP3or IMAP.SNMP: Simple Network Management ProtocolSSH: Secure shell or secure socket shell – A UNIX-based commandinterface and protocol used to securely gain access to aremote computer.
