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.NET Messenger Service
The .NET Messenger Service (formerly MSN Messenger Service and sometimes called Windows Live Messenger Service) is an instant messaging and presence system developed by Microsoft in ...
The .NET Messenger Service (formerly MSN Messenger Service and sometimes called Windows Live Messenger Service) is an instant messaging and presence system developed by Microsoft in ...
.NET Remoting
.NET Remoting is a Microsoft application programming interface (API) for interprocess communication released in 2002 with the 1.0 version of .NET Framework.
.NET Remoting is a Microsoft application programming interface (API) for interprocess communication released in 2002 with the 1.0 version of .NET Framework.
Administrative share
The administrative shares are the default network shares created by most Windows NT-based operating systems (NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista/Windows 7).
The administrative shares are the default network shares created by most Windows NT-based operating systems (NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista/Windows 7).
Apple Sleep Proxy Service (Bonjour Sleep Proxy)
The Sleep Proxy Service is an open source component of zero configuration networking, designed to assist in reducing power consumption of networked electronic devices.
The Sleep Proxy Service is an open source component of zero configuration networking, designed to assist in reducing power consumption of networked electronic devices.
Bonjour Sleep Proxy
Apple's Bonjour Sleep Proxy service is an open source component of zero configuration networking, designed to assist in reducing power consumption of networked electronic devices.
Apple's Bonjour Sleep Proxy service is an open source component of zero configuration networking, designed to assist in reducing power consumption of networked electronic devices.
CEN/XFS
CEN/XFS or XFS provides a client-server architecture for financial applications on the Microsoft Windows platform, especially peripheral devices such as EFTPOS terminals and ATMs which are...
CEN/XFS or XFS provides a client-server architecture for financial applications on the Microsoft Windows platform, especially peripheral devices such as EFTPOS terminals and ATMs which are...
Channel Definition Format
Channel Definition Format (CDF) is an XML standard used in conjunction with Microsoft Active Channel and Smart Offline Favorites technologies.
Channel Definition Format (CDF) is an XML standard used in conjunction with Microsoft Active Channel and Smart Offline Favorites technologies.
COM port redirector
A COM port redirector is specialized software that includes the underlying network software necessary to access networked device servers that provide remote serial devices or modems.
A COM port redirector is specialized software that includes the underlying network software necessary to access networked device servers that provide remote serial devices or modems.
Distributed Component Object Model
Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) is a proprietary Microsoft technology for communication among software components distributed across networked computers.
Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) is a proprietary Microsoft technology for communication among software components distributed across networked computers.
Dynamic Data Exchange
Dynamic Data Exchange is a technology for interprocess communication under Microsoft Windows or OS/2.
Dynamic Data Exchange is a technology for interprocess communication under Microsoft Windows or OS/2.
Indexing Service
Indexing Service (originally called Index server) is a desktop search service included with Windows NT 4.0 Option Pack as well as Windows 2000 and later.
Indexing Service (originally called Index server) is a desktop search service included with Windows NT 4.0 Option Pack as well as Windows 2000 and later.
Internet Connection Sharing
Internet Connection Sharing is the use of a device with Internet access such as 3G cellular service, broadband via Ethernet, or other Internet gateway as an access point for other devices.
Internet Connection Sharing is the use of a device with Internet access such as 3G cellular service, broadband via Ethernet, or other Internet gateway as an access point for other devices.
Internet Locator Server
An Internet Locator Server (abbreviated ILS) is a server that acts as a directory for Microsoft NetMeeting clients.
An Internet Locator Server (abbreviated ILS) is a server that acts as a directory for Microsoft NetMeeting clients.
ipconfig
Ipconfig (internet protocol configuration) in Microsoft Windows is a console application that displays all current TCP/IP network configuration values and refreshes Dynamic Host...
Ipconfig (internet protocol configuration) in Microsoft Windows is a console application that displays all current TCP/IP network configuration values and refreshes Dynamic Host...
Layered Service Provider
Layered Service Provider (LSP) is a feature of the Microsoft Windows Winsock 2 Service Provider Interface (SPI).
Layered Service Provider (LSP) is a feature of the Microsoft Windows Winsock 2 Service Provider Interface (SPI).
Link Layer Topology Discovery
Link Layer Topology Discovery is a proprietary Link Layer protocol for network topology discovery and quality of service diagnostics.
Link Layer Topology Discovery is a proprietary Link Layer protocol for network topology discovery and quality of service diagnostics.
Link-local Multicast Name Resolution
The Link Local Multicast Name Resolution is a protocol based on the Domain Name System packet format that allows both IPv4 and IPv6 hosts to perform name resolution for hosts on the same local link.
The Link Local Multicast Name Resolution is a protocol based on the Domain Name System packet format that allows both IPv4 and IPv6 hosts to perform name resolution for hosts on the same local link.
LMHOSTS
The LMHOSTS (LAN Manager Hosts) file is used to enable domain name resolution under Windows when other methods, e.g. WINS, fail.
The LMHOSTS (LAN Manager Hosts) file is used to enable domain name resolution under Windows when other methods, e.g. WINS, fail.
Local Procedure Call
The Local Procedure Call (LPC, often also referred to as Lightweight Procedure Call or Local Inter-Process Communication) is an internal, undocumented inter-process communicati...
The Local Procedure Call (LPC, often also referred to as Lightweight Procedure Call or Local Inter-Process Communication) is an internal, undocumented inter-process communicati...
Media Stream Broadcast
The Media Stream Broadcast (MSB) protocol allows the multicast distribution of Advanced Systems Format (ASF) content over a network for which multicasting is enabled.
The Media Stream Broadcast (MSB) protocol allows the multicast distribution of Advanced Systems Format (ASF) content over a network for which multicasting is enabled.
Microsoft Message Queuing
Microsoft Message Queuing or MSMQ is a Message Queue implementation developed by Microsoft and deployed in its Windows Server operating systems since Windows NT 4 and Windows 95.
Microsoft Message Queuing or MSMQ is a Message Queue implementation developed by Microsoft and deployed in its Windows Server operating systems since Windows NT 4 and Windows 95.
Microsoft Messaging Passing Interface
Microsoft Message Passing Interface (MS MPI) is an implementation of the MPI-2 specification by Microsoft for use in Windows HPC Server 2008 to interconnect and communicate (via messages) ...
Microsoft Message Passing Interface (MS MPI) is an implementation of the MPI-2 specification by Microsoft for use in Windows HPC Server 2008 to interconnect and communicate (via messages) ...
Microsoft NetMeeting
Microsoft NetMeeting was a VoIP and multi-point videoconferencing client included in many versions of Microsoft Windows.
Microsoft NetMeeting was a VoIP and multi-point videoconferencing client included in many versions of Microsoft Windows.
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation (formerly known as Windows SharePoint Services, or WSS) is a free add-on to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and 2008 providing a web portal with commonl...
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation (formerly known as Windows SharePoint Services, or WSS) is a free add-on to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and 2008 providing a web portal with commonl...
Microsoft Transaction Server
Microsoft Transaction Server (MTS) was software that provided services to Component Object Model (COM) software components, to make it easier to create large distributed applications.
Microsoft Transaction Server (MTS) was software that provided services to Component Object Model (COM) software components, to make it easier to create large distributed applications.
My Network Places
In the Microsoft Windows operating systems, My Network Places is the network browser feature in Windows Explorer from Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, and Windows Me onwards.
In the Microsoft Windows operating systems, My Network Places is the network browser feature in Windows Explorer from Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, and Windows Me onwards.
Nbtstat
Nbtstat is a diagnostic tool for NetBIOS over TCP/IP. It is included in several versions of Microsoft Windows.
Nbtstat is a diagnostic tool for NetBIOS over TCP/IP. It is included in several versions of Microsoft Windows.
net use
In Microsoft operating-systems like DOS and Windows, the net use command (a sub-command of the net command, has several network-related functions allowing configuration from the command-line.
In Microsoft operating-systems like DOS and Windows, the net use command (a sub-command of the net command, has several network-related functions allowing configuration from the command-line.
NetBIOS Frames protocol
NetBIOS Frames or NBF protocol is a non-routable network- and transport-level data protocol most commonly used as one of the layers of Microsoft Windows networking in the 1990s.
NetBIOS Frames or NBF protocol is a non-routable network- and transport-level data protocol most commonly used as one of the layers of Microsoft Windows networking in the 1990s.
Netsh
In software, netsh, or network shell, is a utility included in Microsoft's Windows NT line of operating systems beginning with Windows 2000.
In software, netsh, or network shell, is a utility included in Microsoft's Windows NT line of operating systems beginning with Windows 2000.
NetShow
NetShow was Microsoft's framework for network broadcasting, intended to compete with RealNetworks RealMedia.
NetShow was Microsoft's framework for network broadcasting, intended to compete with RealNetworks RealMedia.
netstat
netstat (network statistics) is a command-line tool that displays network connections (both incoming and outgoing), routing tables, and a number of network interface statistics.
netstat (network statistics) is a command-line tool that displays network connections (both incoming and outgoing), routing tables, and a number of network interface statistics.
Network Level Authentication
Network Level Authentication is a technology used in Remote Desktop Services (RDP Server) or Remote Desktop Connection (RDP Client) that requires the connecting user to authenticate themselves b...
Network Level Authentication is a technology used in Remote Desktop Services (RDP Server) or Remote Desktop Connection (RDP Client) that requires the connecting user to authenticate themselves b...
nslookup
nslookup is a network administration command-line tool available for many computer operating systems for querying the Domain Name System (DNS) to obtain domain name or IP address mapping or for ...
nslookup is a network administration command-line tool available for many computer operating systems for querying the Domain Name System (DNS) to obtain domain name or IP address mapping or for ...
NWLink
NWLink is Microsoft's implementation of Novell's IPX/SPX protocols.
NWLink is Microsoft's implementation of Novell's IPX/SPX protocols.
Paping
Paping (pronounced pah ping) is a computer network administration utility used to test the reachability of a host on an Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) network and to measure the time it takes to con...
Paping (pronounced pah ping) is a computer network administration utility used to test the reachability of a host on an Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) network and to measure the time it takes to con...
PathPing
PathPing is a network utility supplied in Windows NT and beyond that combines the functionality of ping with that of tracert.
PathPing is a network utility supplied in Windows NT and beyond that combines the functionality of ping with that of tracert.
Ping
Ping is a computer network administration utility used to test the reachability of a host on an Internet Protocol network and to measure the round-trip time for messages sent from the originatin...
Ping is a computer network administration utility used to test the reachability of a host on an Internet Protocol network and to measure the round-trip time for messages sent from the originatin...
Remote Access Service
Remote Access Services (RAS) refers to any combination of hardware and software to enable the remote access tools or information that typically reside on a network of IT devices.
Remote Access Services (RAS) refers to any combination of hardware and software to enable the remote access tools or information that typically reside on a network of IT devices.
Remote Desktop Services
Remote Desktop Services in Windows Server 2008 R2, formerly known as Terminal Services in Windows Server 2008 and previous versions, is one of the components of Microsoft Windows that all...
Remote Desktop Services in Windows Server 2008 R2, formerly known as Terminal Services in Windows Server 2008 and previous versions, is one of the components of Microsoft Windows that all...
route (command)
route is a command used to view and manipulate the TCP/IP routing table in both Unix-like and Windows operating systems.
route is a command used to view and manipulate the TCP/IP routing table in both Unix-like and Windows operating systems.
Server Message Block
In computer networking, Server Message Block, also known as Common Internet File System operates as an application-layer network protocol mainly used to provide shared access to files, pri...
In computer networking, Server Message Block, also known as Common Internet File System operates as an application-layer network protocol mainly used to provide shared access to files, pri...
Simple Service Discovery Protocol
The Simple Service Discovery Protocol is a network protocol based on the Internet Protocol Suite for advertisement and discovery of network services and presence information.
The Simple Service Discovery Protocol is a network protocol based on the Internet Protocol Suite for advertisement and discovery of network services and presence information.
tasklist
tasklist a DOS command-line tool available in Windows, local or distant.
tasklist a DOS command-line tool available in Windows, local or distant.
Transport Driver Interface
The Transport Driver Interface or TDI is the protocol understood by the upper edge of the Transport layer of the Microsoft Windows kernel network stack.
The Transport Driver Interface or TDI is the protocol understood by the upper edge of the Transport layer of the Microsoft Windows kernel network stack.
Transport Neutral Encapsulation Format
Transport Neutral Encapsulation Format or TNEF is a proprietary E-mail attachment format used by Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Exchange Server.
Transport Neutral Encapsulation Format or TNEF is a proprietary E-mail attachment format used by Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Exchange Server.
Universal Plug and Play
Universal Plug and Play is a set of networking protocols that permits networked devices, such as personal computers, printers, Internet gateways, Wi-Fi access points and mobile devices to seamle...
Universal Plug and Play is a set of networking protocols that permits networked devices, such as personal computers, printers, Internet gateways, Wi-Fi access points and mobile devices to seamle...
Web Services Enhancements
Web Services Enhancements (WSE) is an add-on to the Microsoft .NET Framework which includes a set of classes that implement additional WS-* web service specifications chiefly in areas such...
Web Services Enhancements (WSE) is an add-on to the Microsoft .NET Framework which includes a set of classes that implement additional WS-* web service specifications chiefly in areas such...
Windows Communication Foundation
The Windows Communication Foundation, previously known as "Indigo", is an application programming interface in the .NET Framework for building connected, service-oriented applications.
The Windows Communication Foundation, previously known as "Indigo", is an application programming interface in the .NET Framework for building connected, service-oriented applications.
Windows DNA
Windows DNA is short for Windows Distributed interNet Applications Architecture, a marketing name for a collection of Microsoft technologies that enable the Windows platform and the Intern...
Windows DNA is short for Windows Distributed interNet Applications Architecture, a marketing name for a collection of Microsoft technologies that enable the Windows platform and the Intern...
Windows Filtering Platform
Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) is a set of system services and an application programming interface introduced with Windows Vista that allows applications to tie into the packet processing and...
Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) is a set of system services and an application programming interface introduced with Windows Vista that allows applications to tie into the packet processing and...
Windows Internet Name Service
Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) is Microsoft's implementation of NetBIOS Name Service (NBNS), a name server and service for NetBIOS computer names.
Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) is Microsoft's implementation of NetBIOS Name Service (NBNS), a name server and service for NetBIOS computer names.
Windows Management Instrumentation
Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) is a set of extensions to the Windows Driver Model that provides an operating system interface through which instrumented components provide inform...
Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) is a set of extensions to the Windows Driver Model that provides an operating system interface through which instrumented components provide inform...
Windows Media Station
Windows Media Station file (*.nsc) is the session description file for Microsoft's Media Stream Broadcast (MSB) protocol.
Windows Media Station file (*.nsc) is the session description file for Microsoft's Media Stream Broadcast (MSB) protocol.
Windows Rally
Windows Rally is a set of technologies from Microsoft intended to simplify the setup and maintenance of wired and wireless network-connected devices.
Windows Rally is a set of technologies from Microsoft intended to simplify the setup and maintenance of wired and wireless network-connected devices.
Winsock
In computing, the Windows Sockets API (WSA), which was later shortened to Winsock, is a technical specification that defines how Windows network software should access network services, es...
In computing, the Windows Sockets API (WSA), which was later shortened to Winsock, is a technical specification that defines how Windows network software should access network services, es...
WS-Discovery
Web Services Dynamic Discovery (WS-Discovery) is a technical specification that defines a multicast discovery protocol to locate services on a local network.
Web Services Dynamic Discovery (WS-Discovery) is a technical specification that defines a multicast discovery protocol to locate services on a local network.
Zero configuration networking
Zero configuration networking, is a set of techniques that automatically creates a usable Internet Protocol network without manual operator intervention or special configuration servers.
Zero configuration networking, is a set of techniques that automatically creates a usable Internet Protocol network without manual operator intervention or special configuration servers.