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R EFERENCE<br />

<strong>Glossary</strong><br />

ACE/Server A server made by Security Dynamics Incorporated that can be used to<br />

authenticate users attempting connections through (or to) the <strong>Sidewinder</strong><br />

<strong>G2</strong>.<br />

ACL (access control list) Another term for active rule group.<br />

activation The process by which a customer’s licensed s<strong>of</strong>tware becomes active.<br />

activation key A string <strong>of</strong> numbers and characters that allows the operation <strong>of</strong> the<br />

s<strong>of</strong>tware.<br />

active rule group A rule group, <strong>of</strong>ten made up <strong>of</strong> nested rule groups and rules, that is<br />

loaded in to the <strong>Sidewinder</strong> <strong>G2</strong> kernel and begins actively monitoring<br />

traffic coming into and leaving the <strong>Sidewinder</strong> <strong>G2</strong>.<br />

ActiveX Micros<strong>of</strong>t’s name for certain object-oriented programming technologies<br />

and tools. ActiveX is <strong>of</strong>ten downloaded and executed on a local system<br />

when browsing the Internet, and may require specific port restrictions.<br />

Consult Micros<strong>of</strong>t’s documentation for more information.<br />

Admin Console The graphic user interface (GUI) used to configure and manage the<br />

<strong>Sidewinder</strong> <strong>G2</strong>. The Admin Console runs on Windows-based platforms.<br />

Admin Console tree The hierarchical layout in the left–hand panel <strong>of</strong> the Admin Console.<br />

Admn domain The physical and logical resources within the UNIX operating system that<br />

has access to most <strong>of</strong> the other domains.<br />

admin role The role is assigned to administrators authorized to work in the Admn<br />

domain with full privileges. An administrator assigned the admin role can<br />

use all menus and commands in the Admin Console. This includes adding<br />

or removing users, backing up and restoring the system, and using all<br />

other system functions and commands.<br />

adminRO role The read–only role assigned to administrators authorized to access and<br />

view, but not modify, information. The AdminRO role is essentially an<br />

auditor role, allowing the administrator to view system and audit<br />

information, as well as generate reports.<br />

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<strong>Glossary</strong> G-1

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