ACL (Access Control List)

A table that tells a computer operating system which access rights each user has to a particular system object, such as a file directory or individual file. Each object has a security attribute that identifies its access control list. The list has an entry for each system user with access privileges. The most common privileges include the ability to read a file (or all the files in a directory), to write to the file or files, and to execute the file (if it is an executable file or program). Microsoft Windows NT/2000, Novell's NetWare, Digital's OpenVMS, and UNIX-based systems are among the operating systems that use access control lists. The list is implemented differently by each operating system.

Amber servlet

Web UI generator that provides backward compatibility for DS 2.x VDF templates. Migrating customizations from a DS 2.x site into the new templates should be straightforward for upgrades.

Administration servlet

Administrator UI generator that uses Java Server Pages (JSP).

API (Application Program Interface)

A set of routines, protocols, and tools for building software applications. A good API makes it easier to develop a program by providing all the building blocks. A programmer puts the blocks together.

Applet

A program designed to be executed from within another application. Unlike an application, applets cannot be executed directly from the operating system. Web browsers, which are often equipped with Java virtual machines, can interpret applets from Web servers. Because applets are small in files size, cross-platform compatible, and highly secure (cannot be used to access users' hard drives), they are ideal for small Internet applications accessible from a browser.

Application Service Provider (ASP)

A third-party entity that manages and distributes software-based services and solutions to customers across a wide area network from a central data center. ASPs are a way for companies to outsource some or almost all aspects of their information technology needs. ASPs are grouped into five subcategories:

• Enterprise ASPs: deliver high-end business applications.
• Local/Regional ASPs: supply wide variety of application services for smaller businesses in a local area.
• Specialist ASPs: provide applications for a specific need, such as Web site services or human resources.
• Vertical Market ASPs: provide support to a specific industry, such as healthcare.
• Volume Business ASPs: supply general small/medium-sized businesses with prepackaged application services in volume.

Authentication SPI (Service Provider Interface)

Handles user authentication. Internal Authentication handle local users created and managed in DocuShare. LDAP uses JNDI for users created outside of DocuShare by an external LDAP Directory.