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A network a ATM circuits providing service to an enterprise. The "cloud" implies a logical network with redundant features, permitting sustained, reliable service even in the event of the failure of individual circuits. |
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Attribute |
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An attribute is one piece of information within a view. Many of the attributes in the Object:Access views come directly from a field in the Banner database. Other attributes are derived from Banner fields either through calculations or the logic defined in a function. For more information, see Banner documentation. |
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Backbone |
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A transmission line of high bandwidth (speed and capacity). A backbone carries data gathered from smaller lines that interconnect with it. The term backbone describes a logical view of the network. For example, the District backbone is comprised of several physical technologies: private fiber optic cables, high-speed circuits leased from the phone company, and leased microwave frequencies. |
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Banner Object:Access |
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BDF |
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See Building Distribution Frame |
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Bridge |
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A device which forwards traffic between network segments based on data link layer information. These segments would have a common network layer address. |
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Building Distribution Frame |
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A distribution point in the District's network infrastructure for making the high-speed network available to a campus building. There is one BDF per building. |
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CaptureForm |
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CaptureForm allows for capture and adding of data that is not included in a standard Banner report. For example, a standard Class Roster report includes the student's name and address information but not their phone number. With CaptureForm you can write SQL statements to extract additional information from Banner, adding it into your new report. For more information, see FormFusion Suite Docs |
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CAPP |
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See Curriculum Advising and Program Planning |
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Core Switch |
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A device that filters and forwards information packets between Local Area Network segments. |
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CAPP is a component of the Banner Student System which performs the Degree Audit function. However, it provides more comprehensive features and capabilities compared with other products perfuming this function. CAPP compares a student's progress, in terms of coursework completed, against their pre-defined educational goals, producing a report. |
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Ethernet |
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A hardware technology for implementing local area networks, now recognized as an industry standard. For more information, see http://www.whatis.com/ |
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Enterprise |
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In computing terminology, a large organization with complex computing and networking needs, usually spanning multiple locations, numerous business applications, and several types of computer systems. Enterprises typically have needs for highly reliable service. They require staff, procedures, and often software products; to manage the complexity of the operations of computing, networking, telephony and other technology resources. |
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Firewall |
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A crucial network device that provides a configurable boundary between two computing and/or telecommunications domains, primarily to protect one domain in relation to the other. At the District, firewalls isolate critical computers and databases, protecting them from access by unauthorized outside users. These same firewalls, however, permit users to access data in protected ways through Web browsing, or other authorized means. |
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FormFusion Suite |
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A value-added, third-party product that can be used with Banner reports to extend the precision of data access into Banner. It also allows the user to superimpose graphics elements, making it capable of transforming a data access function into a fairly sophisticated form, such as a purchase order, time sheet, class roster, etc. The key components are: FormStamp, MapForm and CaptureForm SQL. FormFusion Suite Docs |
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FormStamp |
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Banner output is typically a text only report printed on landscape (11" x 8.5"). With FormStamp we can change the page orientation to portrait (8.5" x 11"), then "draw" lines, boxes, shading, etc. in the appropriate places. We can even change the font size and style! This product is completely invisible to the end user , it does not modify the function of printing forms. When a process is run from Job Submission, the data coming out of the printer has the proper form overlaid with no intervention! For more information, see FormFusion Suite Docs |
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Function |
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As a generic IT term, a function is a series of logic steps implemented in hardware or software, designed to be executed repeatedly and capable of being invoked or "called" by another hardware or software entity. In Banner, a function uses specified logic to access or derive information from the Banner database that is not stored within a single data field. For example, "Age" is not stored as a field in Banner. A Banner function subtracts a birth date from today's date and then determines whether the birth month has passed. Thus, Banner is able to provide age as an attribute in many of the Object:Access views. |
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Hard Wire |
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A descriptive term for a dedicated point to point connection. A hard wire connection is typically part of a private network. Because it is not shared with other kinds of users, it affords higher levels of inherent security and reliability. The District has a hard wire connection via the fiber link between Fullerton College and the Anaheim Campus. The term could also be used to describe the connections between a computer and its peripherals. |
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| Hub |
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A hub is used to connect several computers to a network. |
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See Intermediate Distribution Frame |
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A distribution point for the District's high-speed network infrastructure, serving a floor of a building. Typically there is one IDF per floor. |
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| Intranet |
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A network of computers that can share data by using standardized WWW (World Wide Web) protocols. The resources may be stored as HTML pages or downloadable documents linked to the pages. To be distinguished from the Internet, an Intranet usually is confined to an organization. Its purpose is to provide open access to these resources. The term also implies that the authorized users of the Intranet form a privileged community with special access rights, and requiring a protected log in. These privileges are usually not granted to the general public. |
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| LAN |
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| Local Area Network |
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A data communications network which is geographically limited, allowing easy interconnection of terminals, computers, printers, and other peripheral devices. A LAN typically encompasses devices within the same floor. It could encompass entire building, or even adjacent buildings. It can connect as few or two or as many or thousands of users. Ethernet and FDDI are of standard LAN implementations. Current LAN technology favors networks with spans of under 1 kilometer. For more information, see Whatis.com |
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| Logical View |
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| Main Distribution Frame |
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The physical starting point of the network infrastructure. The MDF is the focal point for all voice, data and video. There is one MDF per campus. |
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| MDF |
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See Main Distribution Frame |
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| MapForm |
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A component of FormFusion Suite used to identify and "map" various data fields in a report, such as name, address, city, state and zip. The named data fields can then be placed in designated areas on the electronic form. Banner report data is moved into place with no modification to the Banner process! This product works in conjunction with FormStamp to create a complete electronic form. For more information, see FormFusion Suite Docs. |
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| Network Switch |
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A device controlling segments of a network. Also, see Hub. |
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A feature of the underlying design of the Banner suite of products. Object Access organizes information in logical "views", regardless of the physical structures and organization of the raw data. Thus, users conveniently select a "view" of the data with which to specify and tailor reports, using a variety of reporting tools. For more information, see Banner documentation. |
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| Packet |
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The common term for the standard unit of data sent across a network. Networking software and applications operate on packets. On the receiving site packets are converted into "messages" and other higher level data structures. On output, the software converts "messages" to packets. For more information, see Whatis.com |
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| Personal IDentification Master |
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A PIDM (Personal IDentification Master) is a unique identifier assigned to every person and non-person (vendor) record in the Oracle database used by Banner. The system uses this internal identifier rather than storing a person's ID number in the database. |
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| PIDM |
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| Point-to-Point |
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A telecommunications protocol commonly employed by PC users for TCP/IP connections over dial-up and leased-lines. |
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| Protocol |
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A set of formal rules describing how to transmit data, especially across a network; a language used by computers. For more information, see Whatis.com |
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| Redundancy |
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A design feature inherent in a hardware or software product to protect the entity from potential total failure as a result of the failure of an individual constituent component. In a redundant design, the individual component is replicated in a duplicate, back-up, or redundant form. For example, instead of only one power-supply, there are two. Instead of only one disk platter, there are two, or the data is spread among several. All modern computing and network products employ a degree of redundancy. |
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| Router |
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In the simplest terms, a router is a "traffic cop" for a network. Routers are typically hardware devices with configurable firmware or software. They are placed at intersection points between networks or network segments. The router determines the next network point to which an information packet should be forwarded toward its final destination. The router uses addressing information in the packet, and operates according to pre-defined configurations to satisfy the intentions of the network architects and designers. The router may also filter out packets, eliminating unwanted data. In this case it is additionally performing a firewall function. The router may be built into the network switch and/or hub. |
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| SDA |
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See Simplified Data Access. For more information, see IS FAQs. |
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| Switch |
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In networks, a device that filters and forwards packets between Local Area Network segments. LANs that use switches to join segments are called switched LANs or, in the case of Ethernet* networks, switched Ethernet LANs. |
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A reporting interface developed by Strata Information Group in conjunction w/ Ventura Community College and members of the California Community College Banner Group (3CBG). SDA appears as an icon on your desktop. It helps you display data or create reports from the Banner database. For more information, see IS FAQs. |
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| T-1 line |
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A high-speed and high-volume digital transmission link capable of carrying data, voice and video. |
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| TCP/IP |
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Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol-protocol used throughout the Internet. For more information, see Whatis.com. |
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| View |
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A unit of organization applied to a database, at NOCCCD, the Banner database. A view does organizational work for users, shielding them from complexities in the raw physical organization of the data. They are also called "logical" views because the information in the view is grouped in a logical order, putting related information in the same view. Most of the information in a view comes from existing fields in the Banner database. Some information is calculated from values in the database fields. A single view can include up to 255 pieces of information, called attributes. For more information, see Banner documentation. |
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| WAN |
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See Wide Area Network. For more information, see Whatis.com. |
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| Wide Area Network (WAN) |
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A network spanning longer distances (usually greater than 1 kilometer) and integrating numerous smaller networks, such as metropolitan area networks, campus networks, and local area networks. At NOCCCD, the WAN consists of fiber optic cables owned and operated by the District in combination with circuits leased from the phone company. The District WAN offers high-speed connectivity among the major campus and office locations in the District. For more information, see Whatis.com. |
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| Workflow |
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Workflow . . . is the facilitation, management and tracking of work processes spanning multiple workers and/or departments; and taking place over time. Today, most colleges and universities practice workflow of some kind, either manually or with software applications. For example, admitting a student requires more than one person and/or department to find the prospect, review the application, compile the financial aid package, and send the registration material. The process of passing information along and responding to it is considered a form of workflow. However, the process can grind to a halt when one of those papers lingers in a participant's in-box. A software-based workflow management system can speed up this process and enhance its effectiveness by automating, simplifying, measuring, directing, and managing the flow of information from department to department across the district. |
