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offsite storage

Storing data off site, usually in a secure location.

one-tier model

A model in which the database and applications exist on the same system.

one-time pad

Words added to values during authentication. The message to be encrypted is added to this random text before hashing.

onsite storage

Storing backup data at the same site as the servers on which the original data resides.

Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)

A link-state routing protocol used in IP networks.

Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model

A model defined by the ISO to categorize the process of communication between computers in terms of seven layers. The seven layers are Application, Presentation, Session, Transport, Network, Data Link, and Physical. See also ...

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