p (n) -  A value that is used in Microsoft Points to enable efficient micropayments and prepaid purchase for cash based consumers (including kids/teens, as well as emerging and developing markets) and provide a mechanism to directly reward loyal customers.

 

P&ID (n) -  A diagram that shows how industrial process equipment is interconnected by a system of pipelines, including instruments and valves that monitor and control the flow of materials through the pipelines.

 

P&L statement (n) -  A report that summarizes a company's costs, expenses, and revenues for a specific accounting period.

 

P1 header (n) -  The information contained in an e-mail message that is required to send and deliver a message between messaging servers by using SMTP protocol commands. The message envelope contains the sender e-mail address and the recipient e-mail address information. Recipients never see the message envelope, because it is not part of the message content, and it is discarded when the message reaches its destination. The X.400 messaging standard equivalent to the message envelope is called the P1 header.' The message envelope is often referred to as the ‘P1 header.”

 

P2 header (n) -  A hidden section of an e-mail message. From the time a message is first created, information about it is added to the message header, including technical details, such as who created the message and the software used to compose it.

 

P2P  -  See- peer-to-peer

 

P2P share (n) -  A folder or directory used by peer-to-peer file-sharing software as a destination for receiving files from other users or a source from which other users may download files.

 

P2V conversion (n) -  The process by which a functioning physical computer is converted' to an identical

 

P3P (n) -  An open privacy specification developed and administered by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) that, when implemented, enables people to make informed decisions about how they want to share personal information with websites.

 

PaaS (n) -  The capability provided to the consumer of deploying onto the cloud infrastructure consumer-created or acquired applications created using programming languages, libraries, services, and tools supported by the provider. The consumer does not manage or control the underlying cloud infrastructure, including network, servers, operating systems, or storage, but has control over the deployed applications and possibly of the configuration settings for the application-hosting environment.

 

PAC (n) -  An item provided and signed by the DCE security server that is both a proof of identity and a list of group memberships.

 

pack (v) -  To package your publication files by using the Pack and Go Wizard. pack (n) -  A set of components.

 

Pack and Go Wizard (PN) -  A wizard that packages a publication and its linked files into a single file that you can take to another computer to be edited, or to a commercial printer or a copy shop to be printed.

 

package (n) -  An object that contains the files and instructions for distributing software to a distribution point.

 

package (n) -  An icon that represents embedded or linked information. That information

 

may consist of a complete file, such as a Paint bitmap, or part of a file, such as a spreadsheet cell.

 

package (n) -  A collection of control flow and data flow elements that runs as a unit. package (n) -  A group of files that modify Windows features. Package types include service packs, security updates, language packs, and hotfixes. Examples of packages include LanguagePack, Windows Foundation, and FeaturePack.

 

Package (n) -  A SCE object which is used with the software deployment and with the update management features.

 

package (n) -  A Configuration Manager object that contains the content files and instructions for distributing programs, software updates, boot images, operating system images, and drivers to Configuration Manager clients.

 

package configuration phase (n) -  The phase where one of the Sequencing Wizards (the Package Configuration Wizard) gathers information necessary for creating the OSD file. Package Configuration Wizard (n) -  The Wizard that gathers information necessary for creating the OSD file during the package configuration phase.

 

Package Creation Tool (n) -  A tool in the Mobile Deployment Package Manager that users use to create deployment packages and installation items. package definition file (n) -  An ASCII text file that contains predefined software distribution objects, such as programs and packages to be used for software deployment. Package Deployer (PN) -  An application that lets you combine one or more CRM solutions, data files, and custom code operations into one package that can be deployed by any CRM environment.

 

Package Family Name (n) -  An app identity that is created when you reserve a name for an app in the Windows Store Dashboard.

 

package identity (n) -  The element of a .appx package that identifies the name of the package. This name is an internal data element of the .appx package and is not seen by the end-user customer.

 

Package Manager (n) -  A tool that installs, uninstalls, configures, and updates features and packages for Windows Vista. Called by Windows Setup during a standard installation or update, Package Manager can also be initiated from the command line to install or update Windows Vista feature packages on an offline destination computer, by using an unattended installation answer file.

 

package redistribution (n) -  A Configuration Manager software distribution operation in which the compressed package source files are redistributed to distribution points to repair a package.

 

package refresh (n) -  An SMS/Configuration Manager software distribution operation in which the compressed package source files are redistributed to distribution points to repair a package. A package refresh also resets the access control list (ACL) if you changed the package access account.

 

package resource index file (n) -  A binary file used in Windows Store apps to store resources for all languages, cultures, and scale factors.

 

Package Resource Indexer (PN) -  The Windows tool that indexes your resources and their contexts. By doing so, it supports tailoring for language and for getting the best assets for different scale (DPI), selecting assets for high-contrast accessibility modes, or getting the best asset to fit a given target size.

 

package root directory (n) -  The directory on the sequencing computer on which files for the sequenced application package are installed. This directory also exists virtually on the computer to which a sequenced application will be streamed.

 

package share (n) -  A network share that includes the software installation files for a package.

 

Package Solution Wizard (PN) -  A wizard that guides the user through the process of bundling and deploying Microsoft Access database applications. package source directory (n) -  A directory containing Configuration Manager package source files that are used for package distribution.

 

package source file (n) -  A file that is contained within an SMS/Configuration Manager

 

package and that each advertised program needs before it can run.

 

package update (n) -  An SMS/Configuration Manager software distribution operation in

 

which updated package source files are recompressed and then redistributed to distribution

 

points.

 

Packaged Report (n) -  A representation of statistics and data that is created by Parature and cannot be edited.

 

packaged software (n) -  A commercial software program or collection of programs that is intended for a variety of users. Packaged software is normally put on a CD (or disks), packaged in a box and sold to the general public.

 

packaged Windows Media file (n) -  A Windows Media file encrypted with a key, which consumers cannot play unless they have a key provided by a license. A packaged Windows Media file is produced by and protected through the implementation of digital rights management using the Windows Media Rights Manager Software Development Kit(SDK) or a program based on the Microsoft Windows Media Format SDK. packaging (n) -  The process that protects and signs a Windows Media file, producing a packaged Windows Media file. The packaging process includes generating or specifying a key, generating and signing the content header, and then ecrypting the Windows Media file with this information.

 

packaging material (n) -  The material used to bundle goods for protection during shipment.

 

packet (n) -  An Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) network layer transmission unit that consists of binary information representing both data and a header containing an identification number, source and destination addresses, and error-control data. packet (n) -  A unit of information transmitted from one computer or device to another on a network.

 

packet (n) -  The set of data sent by the tablet device at each sample point in a stroke. packet  -  Logical grouping of information that includes a header containing control information and (usually) user data. Packets most often are used to refer to network layer units of data.

 

packet assembler/disassembler (n) -  A device that connects a non-X.25 device such as a modem to an X.25 packet switching network.

 

packet data service (n) -  A Windows service for transferring data over mobile networks. packet distribution service (n) -  The Web service that issues provisioning packets to the computer enabled by FlexGo technology based on the client's certificate and hardware version. The Web service also updates the distribution database to delete the downloaded packet.

 

packet header (n) -  In network protocol communications, a specially reserved field of a defined bit length that is attached to the front of a packet for carry and transfer of control information. When the packet arrives at its destination, the field is then detached and discarded as the packet is processed and disassembled in a corresponding reverse order for each protocol layer.

 

packet privacy (n) -  An authentication level in which each data packet is signed and encrypted in order to protect the entire communication between the client and server. packet switching (n) -  A technology for breaking data into packets and then sending the packets over a network. Each packet has a header containing its source and destination, a sequence number to reassemble the information, a block of data content, and an error­checking code. The data packets may take different routes to their destination, where the original information is reassembled after the packets arrive. The international standard for packet switching networks is X.25.

 

packing slip (n) -  A source document that documents the item quantities in a shipment. packing unit (n) -  The way an item is bundled for shipment. A packing unit consists of packaging materials and one or more items or components of items.

 

PAD (n) -  A device that connects a non-X.25 device such as a modem to an X.25 packet switching network.

 

PAD (oth) -  A withdrawal from a customer's account to pay bills or make loan payments that is initiated by a company or financial institution which has the customer's written authority to do so.

 

Pad (v) -  The default gradient brush option where the color values at the ends of the gradient vector fill the remaining space.

 

pad color (n) -  The color of the extra space, when padding is applied.

 

Pad index (PN) -  An option that specifies the space to leave open on each page in the intermediate levels of the index.

 

padding (n) -  In data storage, the addition of one or more bits, usually zeros, to a block of data in order to fill it, to force the actual data bits into a certain position, or to prevent the data from duplicating a bit pattern that has an established meaning, such as an embedded command

 

padding (n) -  The space between the inside edge of a child element and its content.

 

PAE (n) -  A feature that allows x86-based computers to support more than 4 gigabytes (GB) of physical memory. Up to 64 GB of physical memory can be used as regular 4- kilobyte (KB) pages, and the number of bits that can be used by the kernel to address physical memory can be expanded from 32 to 36.

 

page (n) -  In virtual memory systems, a unit of data storage that is brought into random access memory (RAM), typically from a hard drive, when a requested item of data is not already in RAM.

 

page (n) -  In word processing, the text and display elements to be printed on one side of a sheet of paper, subject to formatting specifications such as depth, margin size, and number of columns.

 

page (v) -  To send a message to someone at a remote location, usually via a beeper. page (n) -  A document on the World Wide Web. A Web page consists of an HTML file, with associated files for graphics and scripts, in a particular directory on a particular machine (and thus identifiable by an URL). Usually a Web page contains links to other Web pages.

 

page (n) -  In a virtual storage system, a fixed-length block of contiguous virtual addresses

 

copied as a unit from memory to disk and back during paging operations.

 

page (n) -  The new designer tool added to the object designer for the RoleTailored

 

interface of Microsoft Dynamics NAV (RoleTailored client).- Using the page designer,

 

which is accessed through the object designer, you can create Task Pages, Places, UI Parts

 

and other objects for the new Dynamics NAV UI (RoleTailored client).- The new

 

RoleTailored client does not support forms designed in the Form Designer.

 

page (v) -  To return the results of a query in smaller subsets of data, thus making it

 

possible for the user to navigate through the result set by viewing ‘pages' of data.

 

page (n) -  A template of analysis that usually displays the same charts and KPI but adapts

 

and displays user's defined filters.

 

page banner (n) -  A section of a web page containing a graphic element and text, such as the page title. Page banners are usually displayed at the top of a web page. page blob (n) -  A blob that is a collection of pages. A page is a range of data that is identified by its offset from the start of the blob.

 

page break (n) -  The point at which one page ends and another begins.

 

page break preview (n) -  A worksheet view that displays the areas to be printed and the locations of page breaks. The area to be printed is displayed in white, automatic page breaks appear as dashed lines, and manual page breaks appear as solid lines. page coordinate (n) -  A coordinate used by a drawing surface, such as a form or control. page depth (n) -  The extent to which links are followed within sites when crawling for content. Measured in number of links.

 

PAGE DOWN key (n) -  A keyboard key (often labeled PgDn') that is often used to move the cursor down to the top of the next page or a specific number of lines. Its function may vary in different programs.'

 

Page Editor (n) -  A tool used to edit the content of web pages that the customer has created with Office Live.

 

page fault (n) -  The interrupt that occurs when software attempts to read from or write to a virtual memory location that is marked not present.”

 

Page Faults Delta (n) -  In Task Manager, the change in the number of page faults since the last update.

 

page field (n) -  A field that is assigned to a page orientation in a PivotTable or PivotChart report. You can either display a summary of all items in a page field, or display one item at a time, which filters out the data for all other items.

 

page file (n) -  A hidden file on the hard disk that Windows uses to hold parts of programs and data files that do not fit in memory. The paging file and physical memory, or random access memory (RAM), comprise virtual memory. Windows moves data from the paging file to memory as needed and moves data from memory to the paging file to make room for new data.

 

page footer (n) -  One or more lines of text in the bottom margin area of a page. A footer may contain elements such as the page number, the name of the file, or the date. page frame (n) -  A block of contiguous physical memory that stores the contents of a virtual page. The size of the virtual page and page frame are usually identical. However, the size of a page frame depends on the microprocessor.

 

page group (n) -  A set of related Web pages that is tagged with a particular page group name and used for targeting ads.

 

page header (n) -  One or more identifying lines printed at the top of a page. A header may contain a page number, a date, the author's name, and the document title, the name of chapter.

 

Page Inspector (PN) -  A tool that renders a web page (HTML, Web Forms, ASP.NET MVC, or Web Pages) in the Visual Studio IDE and lets you examine both the source code and the resulting output.

 

page layout (n) -  The arrangement of text and graphics on the page of a document. page layout (n) -  A pre-defined layout that users can select for their InfoPath form pages. Options include layouts with titles, titles and headings, titles, headings and subheadings. page layout view (n) -  A view of a document as it will appear on the printed page.

 

Page Manager (n) -  A tool used to manage web pages that the customer has created with Office Live.

 

page margin (n) -  The blank space outside the printing area on a page.

 

page orientation (n) -  The direction a publication will be printed on a sheet of paper. You can choose either portrait, which is the taller-than-wide orientation, or landscape, which is the wider-than-tall orientation.

 

page output cache (n) -  A special storage location of templatized pages for performance enhancement.

 

page pane (n) -  A type of pane that displays the page that is selected in the thumbnail pane in a larger size, and enables portions of the page to be selected and copied.

 

Page Performance Console (PN) -  A troubleshooting tool used for per-page performance testing.

 

page restore (n) -  An operation that restores one or more data pages. Page restore is intended for repairing isolated damaged pages.

 

page setup (n) -  A group of settings that affect how a file is printed on the page. Includes paper size and orientation, page margins, headers and footers. page sheet (n) -  A ShapeSheet that represents a page.

 

page size (n) -  The size of the finished page of a printed publication, after trimming. page sorter (n) -  One or more page-shaped controls, located in the lower left corner of the Publisher window, that represent each page of the publication and can be used to go to, rearrange, or work with publication pages.

 

Page template (n) -  A predesigned, generic web page you can use to create new custom pages. Some of the page templates in FrontPage provide typical page content, while others provide common page layouts.

 

page theme (n) -  A folder defining a theme, with control skins, style sheets, graphics files and other resources created as a subfolder of the \App_themes folder in your Web site. page time (n) -  The time that a OneNote page was created.

 

page title (n) -  A descriptive text string that identifies a page.

 

page unit (n) -  The size or distance on the printed page.

 

PAGE UP key (n) -  A keyboard key (often labeled PgUp') that is often used to move the cursor up to the top of the previous page or a specific number of lines. Its function may vary in different programs.'

 

page usage (n) -  Information about the pages that visitors entered, exited, and viewed the most on a Web site.

 

page view (n) -  The request by a user's browser for a Web page. The number of requests to view a page can indicate the frequency with which an ad is viewed. page zeroing (n) -  A process in which the data within a database is overwritten with characters that you have selected for that purpose. This makes the data unrecoverable by conventional means.

 

paged pool (n) -  The system-allocated virtual memory that has been charged to a process and that can be paged. Paging is the moving of infrequently used parts of a program's working memory from random access memory (RAM) to another storage medium, usually the hard disk.

 

paged view (n) -  A view that supports one or more visual pages. A paged view is used to break up large sets of data into smaller sets for increased performance and manageability. page-description language (n) -  A computer language that describes the arrangement of text and graphics on a printed page.

 

pagefile (n) -  A hidden file on the hard disk that Windows uses to hold parts of programs and data files that do not fit in memory. The paging file and physical memory, or random access memory (RAM), comprise virtual memory. Windows moves data from the paging file to memory as needed and moves data from memory to the paging file to make room for new data.

 

page-mode RAM (n) -  A specially designed dynamic RAM that supports access to sequential memory locations with a reduced cycle time.

 

pager (n) -  A pocket-sized wireless electronic device that uses radio signals to record incoming phone numbers or short text messages. Some pagers allow users to send messages as well.

 

pager control (n) -  A control that is used with a window that does not have enough display area to show all of its content. The pager control allows the user to scroll to the area of the window that is not currently in view.

 

pagination (n) -  The process of dividing a document into pages for printing.

 

pagination (n) -  A mechanism that automatically separates the content in ASP.NET mobile Web Forms into smaller groups of rendered pages that are targeted to fit a specific device. It also renders user interface elements that can be used to browse to other pages. paging (n) -  The process of moving virtual memory back and forth between physical memory and the disk. Paging occurs when physical memory limitations are reached and only occurs for data that is not already backed' by disk space. For example

 

paging file (n) -  A hidden file on the hard disk that Windows uses to hold parts of programs and data files that do not fit in memory. The paging file and physical memory, or random access memory (RAM), comprise virtual memory. Windows moves data from the paging file to memory as needed and moves data from memory to the paging file to make room for new data.

 

paid ad (n) -  An advertisement that is served with specific delivery goals.

 

paid cellular data (n) -  Cellular- data that customers can buy from the Windows Store to connect to- their Windows device.

 

paid data network (n) -  A Wi-Fi data or cellular data network that customers can connect to by buying minutes from the Windows Store.

 

Paid Search Syndication (n) -  A type of contextual advertising consisting of

 

incorporating results from online searches into the search results on third party sites. paid Wi-Fi data (n) -  Wi-Fi data that customers can buy from the Windows Store to connect to their Windows device.

 

pain management (n) -  A variety of techniques including pharmacological and

 

nonpharmacological methods to prevent, alleviate, or stop pain.

 

pain point (n) -  A particularly urgent and difficult to solve customer problem.

 

Paint Bucket (PN) -  A tool used to pick up' properties from an object A that are then applied to a later selected object B.'

 

Paint Drip (n) -  A title animation in Windows Movie Maker.

 

Paintbrush (PN) -  A tool that lets you draw a Bezier path by click-and-dragging in a continuous flow.

 

pair (v) -  To establish a Bluetooth link or connection between two Bluetooth-€“enabled devices.

 

pairing (n) -  The process of establishing a Bluetooth link or connection between two Bluetooth-€“enabled devices.

 

Pairing accessory (PN) -  The screen title prompting a user to enter the same PIN to pair the phone and the Bluetooth accessory.

 

PAL (n) -  The dominant television standard in Europe and China. Phase Alternating Line (PAL) delivers 25 interlaced frames per second at 625 lines of resolution.

 

PAL (n) -  The primary mechanism for securing the Publisher. It contains a list of logins, accounts, and groups that are granted access to the publication.

 

PAL DV-AVI (n) -  Movie file format for captured video streams from a DV camera. Uses the PAL television standard as opposed to NTSC format.

 

palette (n) -  An array that contains color values identifying the colors that can currently be displayed or drawn on the output device.

 

palette window (n) -  A modeless secondary window that displays a toolbar or other choices, such as colors or patterns.

 

palettized surface (n) -  A surface in which each pixel color is represented by a number that indexes into a color palette.

 

Palladium  -  a plan from Intel, AMD, and Microsoft to build security into personal computers and servers at the microprocessor level. Assuming that enough users buy computers with Palladium capabilities, each user may now for the first time be able to effectively filter out spam, ensure that only authorized programs can ever be run by the computer, and encrypt the data in your computer.

 

pallet (n) -  A portable platform that is used to hold and move materials and goods in places such as work centers and warehouses.

 

pallet transport (n) -  A system that moves items in bulk by using a pallet.

 

Palm  -  This brand name refers to Palm Inc.‘s line of PDA devices, as well as its operating-system platform, the Palm OS. Palm once dominated the PDA market with an estimated 80 percent market share

 

palmtop (n) -  A portable personal computer whose size enables it to be held in one hand while it is operated with the other hand. A major difference between palmtop computers and laptop computers is that palmtops are usually powered by off-the-shelf batteries such as AA cells. Palmtop computers typically do not have disk drives; rather, their programs are stored in ROM and are loaded into RAM when they are switched on. More recent palmtop computers are equipped with PCMCIA slots to provide wider flexibility and greater capability.

 

Palmtop  -  A small computer which fits into the palm of your hand. They run similar software to conventional PCs, but (unlike- notebook- PCs) are more limited in what they can do than desktop PCs, because of the constraints of miniaturisation. See- PDA.

 

PAM (n) -  New feature enabling temporary admin capabilities to administrators pan (n) -  In computer graphics, a display method in which a viewing window on the screen scans horizontally or vertically, like a camera, to bring offscreen extensions of the current image smoothly into view.

 

PAN (n) -  A small, Internet Protocol (IP)-based network. It is usually used for short-range, ad-hoc communication between devices and computers. A PAN may also be used to enable connectivity to a larger Local Area Network (LAN), Wide-Area Network (WAN), or the Internet. Windows XP supports the Bluetooth PAN service so you can create Personal Area Networks using Bluetooth.

 

Pan (PN) -  A tool to move around the document by clicking and dragging the cursor. pan (n) -  A multi-touch gesture that consists of one or two fingers moving in the same direction, parallel to each other.

 

pan (v) -  To navigate through screens or menus at a controlled rate, performed by putting your finger(s) on and keeping contact with the phone's touch screen while moving it around.

 

PAN (PN) -  A 10-character alphanumeric identifier issued by the Indian Income Tax

 

Department to all taxable entities for taxation and identification purposes.

 

pane (n) -  A portion of a software window bounded by and separated from other portions

 

by vertical or horizontal bars and having a separate function.

 

pane (n) -  Small, boxed areas in the Windows Intune UI.

 

panel (n) -  A UI container that docks to a pane, can be part of a panel group, and is represented by a tab.

 

panel (n) -  One of the thin, distinct sections that covers each side of a central processing unit or Surface unit.

 

panning (n) -  A multi-touch gesture that consists of one or two fingers moving in the same direction, parallel to each other.

 

panning (n) -  In computer graphics, a display method in which a viewing window on the screen scans horizontally or vertically, like a camera, to bring offscreen extensions of the current image smoothly into view.

 

panning direction lock (n) -  Functionality that constrains the panning direction to a primary axis. A distance threshold is used to determine the user's intent and select the primary axis.

 

Panning Hand (n) -  A menu item in Internet Explorer that turns on the tool for Tablet PC users that allows the user to move the content of the page up and down, like a mouse scroll wheel.

 

panning mode (n) -  A mode that enables the user to move a document by dragging it. Panning mode is available when a Word document is displayed on a preview pane. panorama (n) -  A picture made by combining a series of photos into one large picture to provide a complete view of an area or location that cannot fit in a single shot. panorama (n) -  A control that creates a panoramic view of items that can be panned side- to-side.

 

Panorama (PN) -  The Structure that places content along the horizontal axis and allows users to navigate through it from left and right.

 

panoramic photo (n) -  A picture made by combining a series of photos into one large picture to provide a complete view of an area or location that cannot fit in a single shot. Panose (n) -  A font-classification method that measures values, such as serifs, weight, and stroke variations, for a TrueType font. These values are represented by a Panose number. The Panose number is then used to associate the font with other fonts of similar appearance but different names. The closer the Panose number of two fonts, the more similar they are.

 

pan-scan (n) -  A DVD display format in which a 16x9 video is cropped for display in a 4x3 window, by using parameters defined by the video author.

 

Pantone (n) -  A widely-used color-matching system that defines hundreds of spot-color inks or process colors made up of CMYK inks.

 

PANTONE (n) -  A widely-used color-matching system that defines hundreds of spot- color inks or process colors made up of CMYK inks.

 

PAP (n) -  A method for verifying the identity of a user attempting to log on to a Point-to- Point Protocol (PPP) server.

 

PAP (n) -  A mode of respiratory ventilation in which air is mechanically delivered into the airways and lungs.

 

paper size (n) -  The size of the sheet of paper on which you print the publication, before trimming.

 

paper source (n) -  The location (such as Upper Paper Tray or Envelope Feeder) of the paper at the printer.

 

paper space (n) -  In a CAD drawing, a two-dimensional workspace analogous to a sheet of paper in which a drafter can arrange different views of a 3-D drawing.

 

PAR (n) -  The ratio of a pixel's width to its height. Computer monitor pixels are square, and therefore have a pixel aspect ratio of 1:1.

 

paragraph formatting (n) -  Formatting that controls the appearance of a paragraph. Examples include indentation, alignment, line spacing, and pagination. paragraph indent (n) -  Displacement of the left or right edge of a block of text in a paragraph in relation to the margin or to other blocks of text.

 

paragraph mark (n) -  The nonprinting character that Microsoft Office Word inserts when you press ENTER to end a paragraph. The paragraph mark stores the formatting you apply to the paragraph.

 

paragraph style (n) -  A combination of character and paragraph-formatting characteristics that are named and stored as a set. You can select a paragraph and use the style to apply all of the formatting characteristics to the paragraph at one time.

 

parallel branch (n) -  An element of workflow logic that defines an alternative wait condition with a corresponding set of additional steps that are only performed when the initial criterion is met.

 

parallel device (n) -  A device that uses a parallel connection.

 

parallel execution (n) -  The apparently simultaneous execution of two or more routines or programs. Concurrent execution can be accomplished on a single process or by using time-sharing techniques, such as dividing programs into different tasks or threads of execution, or by using multiple processors.

 

parallel port (n) -  The input/output connector for a parallel interface device. Printers are generally plugged into a parallel port.

 

Parallel Port  -  A special socket for plugging a printer into a computer. The computer usually refers to the parallel port as LPT1.

 

parallel routing (n) -  A routing method in which all available agents in the hunt group are offered the call. The first agent to accept the call will get it, and the other agents will be notified that the call was taken by someone else.

 

parameter (n) -  In programming, a value that is given to a variable, either at the beginning of an operation or before an expression is evaluated by a program. parameter block (n) -  A buffer that contains the data for one or more properties, or a pointer to the data.

 

parameter query (n) -  A type of query that, when you run it, prompts for values (criteria) to use to select the records for the result set so that the same query can be used to retrieve different result sets.

 

parameterized class (n) -  In a static structure diagram, a template that describes a class with one or more unbound formal parameters. It defines a family of classes, each of which is specified by binding the parameters to actual values.

 

parameterized query (n) -  A query that accepts input values through parameters. parameterized report (n) -  A published report that accepts input values through parameters.

 

parameterized row filter (n) -  A row filter available with merge replication that allows you to restrict the data replicated to a Subscriber based on a system function or user- defined function (for example: SUSER_SNAME()).

 

parameterized type (n) -  A type whose definition has placeholders for actual types that the user specifies when creating and using instances of the type. C++ templates and common language runtime generics are examples of parameterized types. parameterless constructor constraint (n) -  A restriction on a generic type parameter, such that types substituted for that type parameter must provide a parameterless or default constructor.

 

parametric polymorphism (n) -  A feature of the common language runtime, conceptually similar to C++ templates, that allows classes, structures, interfaces, and methods to have placeholders (generic type parameters) for the data types they store and manipulate. Generic types are a form of parameterized types.

 

parcel (n) -  Any set of files that is transferred from one site to another with Courier Sender. Parcels are created in Courier Sender Manager.

 

parent (n) -  The controlling side of a hierarchical relationship. In a hierarchical structure, a parent has one or more child nodes directly beneath it in the hierarchy. parent (n) -  A device, bus, function, or process at one level of a hierarchy. The parent controls the behavior of components below it in the hierarchy.

 

parent (n) -  In a tree structure, an element that contains subordinate elements called child elements.

 

parent account (n) -  An account that is above other accounts in the hierarchy to which any action taken on the main account entity can propagate to.

 

parent business (n) -  A business in which any action taken on the main business can propagate to the subordinate business.

 

parent business unit (n) -  A business unit that is immediately above another business unit in the business hierarchy of an organization.

 

parent cache server (n) -  In a multi-tiered cache hierarchy, a disk-based cache proxy/server that sits between the edge cache node and the origin server. parent category (n) -  An entity used in catalogs to group a set of products in a hierarchy. For example Music is a parent category and Rock Jazz and Classical are child categories. parent company (n) -  A company that owns more than one separate subsidiary. parent container (n) -  The container that is above other containers in a tree hierarchy. parent content type template (n) -  A type of content that exists prior to the association with an actual Windows SharePoint Services list. This distinction is made since items cannot use a type until it is associated with a WSS list.

 

parent customer (n) -  An account that is immediately above a contact entity. Any action taken on the account entity can propagate to the child contact entity. parent element (n) -  In a tree structure, an element that contains subordinate elements called child elements.

 

parent folder (n) -  The folder above the current folder in the folder hierarchy. For example, C:\Shares is the parent folder of C:\Shares\public.

 

parent host group (n) -  A host group that contains another host group, which is known as a child host group.”

 

parent keyword (n) -  A keyword that is associated with one or more subordinate keywords.

 

parent language (n) -  The language of the full language pack that a Language Interface Pack (LIP) can be installed onto.

 

parent network (n) -  A network that is superordinate to other networks.

 

parent node (n) -  A node with subordinate node(s), called children.

 

parent object (n) -  The object in which another object resides. A parent object implies relation. For example, a folder is a parent object in which a file, or child object, resides. An object can be both a parent and a child object. For example, a subfolder that contains files is both the child of the parent folder and the parent folder of the files.

 

parent partition (n) -  The partition that manages the virtual machines.

 

parent picklist (n) -  A drop-down list control that determines the values of another drop­down list (also known as a picklist) or a check box.

 

parent project (n) -  A project that has one or more subprojects.

 

parent record (n) -  The highest-level container of one or more work items that includes

 

new and changed configuration items.

 

parent site (n) -  A site that has one or more child sites.

 

parent solution (n) -  A solution to which a component belongs to. A component can have only one parent solution.

 

parent table (n) -  A table that assumes a parent role when it participates in an integrity relationship with another table and whose attribute values migrate to foreign key attributes in the table assuming the child role in the relationship.

 

Parent Ticket (n) -  A Ticket that has related (Child) Tickets linked to it. Parent Tickets are usually related to issues that cause other issues or prevent Customers from using features as intended; the resulting issues are usually the subject of Child Tickets. A Parent Ticket can have multiple Child Tickets, but Child Tickets cannot have multiple Parent Tickets. parent Web site (n) -  In a hierarchical structure, the Web site that contains the active site. parent window (n) -  A primary window that provides window management for a set of child windows. See also child window and multiple-document interface.

 

parent workflow (n) -  A workflow that starts a child workflow. The child workflow communicates its outcome back to the parent workflow.

 

Parent: Child Business Units (PN) -  A security access level that allows a user access to record types in the user's business unit and all business units subordinate to the user's business unit.

 

Parental Controls (n) -  A Control Panel icon in Windows Vista that allows parents and guardians to customize key aspects of their children's online and computing experience through the use of features such as game ratings and activity reports.

 

parental controls (n) -  Settings that enable parents to restrict what their children see. Parental Controls (n) -  A UI element that enables a user to block adult content.

 

Parental Guidance (BBFC) (n) -  A content descriptor developed by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC).

 

PARENTHESIZED LATIN CAPITAL LETTER A (n) -  A Unicode character with hex value U+1F110

 

parenting (n) -  The process of managing the growth and delegation of a parent domain into further child domains, which are derived and delegated from the parent name. Parenting Level (PN) -  A field on the Account Details portion of the Details tab that allows the user to specify the level of superordination of an account. Possible levels include unified, top, intermediate, and child.

 

parity (n) -  The quality of sameness or equivalence, in the case of computers usually

 

referring to an error-checking procedure in which the number of 1s must always be the

 

same —either even or odd— for each group of bits transmitted without error.

 

parity (adj) -  Pertaining to the resiliency type for a volume that stripes data and parity

 

information across physical disks in a Microsoft Storage Spaces storage pool.

 

parity  -  In RAID storage, a data-protection method that provides the ability to reconstruct

 

data. When data is protected by parity, it's still available if a drive fails.

 

parity bit (n) -  In asynchronous communications, an extra bit used in checking for errors in groups of data bits transferred within or between computer systems. In modem-to- modem communications, a parity bit is often used to check the accuracy with which each character is transmitted.

 

park (v) -  To shut down a core processor for power saving purpose.

 

park (v) -  To transfer a call to a holding point instead of holding the call at the phone device. It is retrieved by dialing the associated number for the holding point.

 

Parking Lot (PN) -  An option on the Transfer button that lets you park a call. parse (v) -  To break input into smaller chunks so that a program can act upon the information.

 

parser (n) -  An application or device that breaks data into smaller chunks so that an application can act on the information.

 

part (n) -  An element in a control template that has special, possibly mandatory, significance and semantics in the functioning of the control. For example, a template for a ScrollBar control should supply a Thumb part for the ScrollBar to function correctly, but it need not provide a small decrease or a small increase button.

 

part control (n) -  A control in the Web Parts control set that inherits directly or indirectly from the System.Web.UI.WebControls.WebParts.Part class and is used to create the primary user interface of Web Parts applications.

 

part number (n) -  A number that identifies one type of inventory item.

 

partial (n) -  A line of code that was partially executed by a test.

 

partial backup (n) -  A backup of all the data in the primary filegroup, every read-write filegroup, and any optionally specified files. A partial backup of a read-only database contains only the primary filegroup.

 

partial class (n) -  A class whose definition is split over two or more source files. Each source file contains a section of the class definition, and all parts are combined when the application is compiled.

 

partial database restore (n) -  A restore of only a portion of a database consisting of its primary filegroup and one or more secondary filegroups. The other filegroups remain permanently offline, though they can be restored later.

 

partial differential backup (n) -  A partial backup that is differential relative to a single, previous partial backup (the base backup). For a read-only database, a partial differential backup contains only the primary filegroup.

 

partial localization (n) -  The localization of only some user interface items into a particular language. A choice of fallback languages is provided for the non-localized items.

 

Partial Nudity (n) -  A content descriptor developed by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).

 

partial replica (n) -  A database that contains only a subset of the records in a full replica. partial solution (n) -  A solution that contains only selected components. For example, if a user decides to export only a subset of components (for example, some but not all entities), the solution is considered to be partial.

 

partial type (n) -  A type of class whose definition is split over two or more source files. partially localized language (n) -  A language which contains 100 percent of the resources for that language and locale, but not all of the resources are translated in the language pack. Partially localized languages are installed on top of a fully localized language pack.

 

For example, Arabic (Saudi Arabia) is a partially localized language pack and contains 80 percent of the language resources localized in Arabic. The remaining 20 percent of the language resources can be in either English or French. Both English and French are fully localized languages.

 

partially qualified account number (n) -  A ledger account number in which all segments of an account structure are not entered.

 

partially trusted (adj) -  Pertaining to applications or forms that have limited security permissions and access to the system resources and other components on a user's computer.

 

partial-page rendering (n) -  The process of refreshing only a region of a Web page during an asynchronous postback. This is typically accomplished by using UpdatePanel controls. Partial-page rendering is an important feature of AJAX technology. partial-type definition (n) -  The definition of a class across mulitple source files. participant (n) -  A presenter or attendee in a meeting.

 

participant (n) -  A person who is part of a conversation or conference, or a presenter or attendee in a meeting.

 

participant (n) -  A synchronization provider and its associated replica.

 

participant (n) -  A party that contributes to a process or assumes a role in a relationship. participant code (n) -  An access code that is required for a user to join a conference as a participant. This code is entered in the Options dialog box, on the Accounts tab, under Conferencing Information.

 

participant list (n) -  In a conversation window, this is the list of people who are currently participating in the conversation.

 

particle (n) -  A very small piece or part; an indivisible object.

 

partition (n) -  A section of space on a physical disk that functions as if it were a separate disk.

 

partition (n) -  A class used as a proxy for gaining greater code coverage in unit testing. partition (n) -  In database programming, a subset of a database table or file. partition (n) -  A division of an application's processing into logical or functional parts. partition boot sector (n) -  A portion of a hard disk partition that contains information about the disk's file system and a short machine language program that loads the Windows operating system.

 

partition function (n) -  A function that defines how the rows of a partitioned table or index are spread across a set of partitions based on the values of certain columns, called partitioning columns.

 

partition scheme (n) -  A database object that maps the partitions of a partition function to a set of filegroups.

 

partition table (n) -  On a hard disk, the data structure that stores the offset (location) and size of each primary partition on the disk. On MBR disks, the partition table is located in the master boot record. On GPT disks, the partition table is located in the GUID partition entry array.

 

partition(ing)  -  Partitions are physical or logical mechanisms for isolating operational environments within single or multiple servers.

 

partition(ing)  -  The act of creating a logical (as opposed to physical) drive.

 

partition(ing)  -  To break into smaller sections, such as a hard drive. Partitioning can also be used to allow multiple operating systems on the same drive of a given computer. partitioned article (n) -  An article (generally a SQL Server table, but could also be a view) that has been filtered in some way.

 

partitioned index (n) -  An index built on a partition scheme, and whose data is horizontally divided into units which may be spread across more than one filegroup in a database.

 

partitioned snapshot (n) -  In merge replication, a snapshot that includes only the data from a single partition.

 

partitioned table (n) -  A table built on a partition scheme, and whose data is horizontally divided into units which may be spread across more than one filegroup in a database. partitioned table parallelism (n) -  The parallel execution strategy for queries that select from partitioned objects. As part of the execution strategy, the query processor determines the table partitions that are required for the query and the proportion of threads to allocate to each partition. In most cases, the query processor allocates an equal or almost equal number of threads to each partition, and then executes the query in parallel across the partitions.

 

partitioning (n) -  The process of replacing a table with multiple smaller tables. partitioning column (n) -  The column of a table or index that a partition function uses to partition a table or index.

 

partner (n) -  In database mirroring, refers to the principal server or the mirror server. partner (n) -  A company or individual that regularly provides goods or services to another company.

 

partner (n) -  An independent company that does business with, by, or on behalf of

 

Microsoft and that are members of the Microsoft Partner Program.

 

partner (n) -  A company authorized by Microsoft to sell Products to Customer.

 

Partner Center (PN) -  A service to Microsoft Partner Network (MPN) partners to- list their company, apps, and services on Pinpoint to market and sell their technology and Cloud solutions.

 

Partner Directory (n) -  A feature that provides an area of the Office Live Small Business Web site where third-party and partner solution and service providers are listed.

 

Partner group (n) -  In Business Activity Services (BAS), a group of similar partners categorized for ease of management.

 

Partner ID (PN) -  An ID that allows someone to sign in to a non-Microsoft website that uses the Windows Live ID service.

 

Partner ID (n) -  The ID assigned to businesses when they sign up as partners in the Microsoft Partner Network. This ID is used by Microsoft and its customers to identify the correct partner.

 

partner locations card (n) -  A card that appears on the card screen that you can use to highlight alternate venue locations or company branches. This card includes a list of such locations by country/region and can show images or a slide show of images about the locations. The default name of this card is Our Other Locations.

 

Partner of Record (n) -  A Microsoft authorized partner that officially represents and works with an organization to purchase and maintain volume licensing agreements for

 

Microsoft products and services.

 

Partner Point (PN) -  A unit of credit to track an organization's accomplishments to achieve elegibility for different levels in the Partner Program.

 

Partner Solution Profiler (PN) -  A tool used by Partners to highlight their business achievements and connect with other partners.

 

Partner Test (n) -  A test, written by a Microsoft partner, that uses the test framework's extensibility interfaces.

 

partnered device (n) -  A device that has been set to establish device-to-device connection with another one, such as by radio, Bluetooth or infrared.

 

partnership (n) -  The set of rules on a computer and a portable device that allow digital media files and other information to be synchronized.

 

parts requisition (n) -  A request for a specified amount of an item to be pulled from inventory.

 

party (n) -  An entity outside of BizTalk Server that interacts with an orchestration. All of the partners your organization deals with are considered parties, and your organization may have several thousand partners.

 

party (n) -  A person or organization that participates in economic activities.

 

party (n) -  An entity that assumes a legally binding role when participating in contractual relationships.

 

party enlistment (n) -  The mechanism that ties a party to a role. Enlisting a party in a role enables the orchestration to interact with the party.

 

pass order (n) -  The order of evaluation (from highest to lowest calculation pass number) and calculation (from lowest to highest calculation pass number) for calculated members, custom members, custom rollup formulas, and calculated cells in a multidimensional cube. pass phrase (n) -  A sequence of words or other text used to gain access to a network, program, or data. A passphrase is generally longer for added security.

 

Pass Through mode (n) -  The option on the Accounts page that lists user addresses that will be filtered by the Message Switch. E-mail to all SMTP addresses not on the Pass Through list is delivered directly, without passing through the message filtering system. passcode (n) -  An authentication credential similar to a password, consisting of numbers. passing mechanism (n) -  The mechanism of passing arguments to procedures. passive client (n) -  A Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) browser, which is capable of broadly supported HTTP, that can use cookies. Active Directory Federation Services (AD- FS) supports only passive clients, and it adheres to the WS-Federation Passive Requestor Profile (WS-F PRP) specification.

 

passive screening (n) -  A screening method that sends notifications, but does not prevent users from saving blocked files.

 

passphrase (n) -  A sequence of words or other text used to gain access to a network, program, or data. A passphrase is generally longer for added security. pass-through query (n) -  An SQL-specific query you use to send commands directly to an ODBC database server.

 

pass-through statement (n) -  A SELECT statement that is passed directly to the source database without modification or delay.

 

password (n) -  A string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to a network or to a local computer, device, or client, or to sign in to an account, app, and so on.

 

password administrator (n) -  A Microsoft Online Services administrator who resets passwords, manages support tickets, and monitors services health. password authentication (n) -  The process of verifying the identity of a user, computer, process, or other entity using a combination of a user name and a password as a credential. Password Authentication Protocol (n) -  A method for verifying the identity of a user attempting to log on to a Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) server. password policy (n) -  A collection of policy settings that define the password requirements for a Group Policy object (GPO).

 

Password Policy option (n) -  The option on the Organizations page that sets parameters for passwords.

 

password propagation (n) -  A process that coordinates each user's password changes across multiple computers, devices, folders, or networks in password synchronization. password protection (n) -  A feature that enables you to protect a file by using a password. You can specify a password and lock down the file so that other users cannot open or modify it.

 

password provider (n) -  A one-time-password generation and validation component for user authentication.

 

Password Replication Policy (PN) -  A set of access control lists (ACLs) that determine what credentials can or cannot be replicated on a read-only domain controller (RODC). Each RODC has a unique Password Replication Policy (PRP) that is enforced by the writable domain controller that is its replication partner.

 

password reset (n) -  The act of setting a password to a new value.

 

password reset (n) -  A procedure by which a user's password can be changed to a known value, in situations where the user has forgotten or lost their password.

 

Password Settings Container (PN) -  An object class in the Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) schema that is created by default under the System container in the domain. The Password Settings Container stores Password Settings objects (PSOs) for that domain.

 

Password Settings object (PN) -  An Active Directory object that is stored in the Password Settings Container. The Password Settings object holds the attributes of a certain fine-grained password policy.

 

password stealer (n) -  A type of trojan that captures or transmits passwords to an attacker. password synchronization (n) -  A service that replicates users' passwords between multiple computers, devices, folders, or networks, resulting in users having the same password in each environment.

 

paste (v) -  To insert content, such as text or a graphic, that has been cut or copied from one document into a different location in the same or a different document. paste area (n) -  The target destination for data that has been cut or copied by using a clipboard.

 

pasteboard (n) -  The area of the document outside the document canvas. You can draw on the pasteboard, but live effects are not visible in this area.

 

pasteboard (n) -  The gray or light-blue area that surrounds a page. You can use it to temporarily hold objects that are not currently on the page.

 

Pastel Hues (PN) -  One of the background colors on the Screen Saver Settings dialog box that consists of a range of pastel colors.

 

patch (v) -  To close a hole in a 3D model with a patching surface or plane.

 

Patch  -  A program which makes updates to computer software, usually to fix bugs which had not been detected when the software went on sale. The best place to look for a patch is on the software manufacturer's website.

 

patch  -  A software fix for a bug in a program

 

patch  -  A particular type of cable for networking that is a through cable; pin 1 to pinl, pin2 to pin 2 and so on.

 

patch layer (n) -  An application layer that is paired above an application layer, and used only for hotfixes and service packs. The name of each patch layer ends with the letter ‘P', and one pair is named SYS and SYP.

 

path (n) -  A route through a structured collection of information, as in a database, a program, or files stored on disk.

 

path (n) -  A data flow element that connects the output of one data flow component to the input of another data flow component.

 

path (n) -  A sequence of folders (directories) that leads to a specific file or folder. A backslash is used to separate each folder in the path. For example, the path to a file called invoice.txt might be C:\Documents\July\invoice.txt.

 

path (n) -  A vector-based shape that is made up of one or more line segments connected by two or more anchor points. Paths can be made from a combination of straight lines and curves, each of which may be made up of many connecting points. All paths can be stroked or filled.

 

path segment (n) -  A portion of a line, defined by its beginning and ending points. patient (n) -  A person under medical care.

 

pattern (n) -  An effect created by simple, repeating designs such as vertical or horizontal lines.

 

pattern (n) -  A rule for comparing input data with a logical structure, decomposing data into constituent parts, or extracting information from data.

 

pattern matching (n) -  In computer science, the act of checking a perceived sequence of tokens for the presence of the constituents of some template, generally in the form of either sequences or tree structures.

 

pattern-matching character (n) -  A keyboard character that can be used to represent one or many characters when conducting a query.

 

patterns (n) -  Principles that guide developers as they assign responsibilities to software classes and design system behavior. They are most useful when creating collaboration diagrams where messages imply responsibility.

 

pause (v) -  To stop the operation of a program or execution of a command temporarily. Pause (PN) -  A button in a video conversation window that temporarily stops the video feed in the current video conversation. The infotip for this button toggles between Pause and Restart this video feed.

 

PAUSE key (n) -  A key on a keyboard that temporarily stops the operation of a program or a command. The Pause key is used, for example, to halt scrolling so that a multi-screen listing or document can be read.

 

pause usage time (v) -  To stop metering computer usage time by putting the computer into standby.

 

paused ( Adverb )  -  A state that applies to a node in a failover cluster or server cluster. The node is a fully active member in the cluster but cannot accept new clustered services or applications. For example, a clustered service or application cannot fail over or fail back to a paused node. You can administer and maintain a paused node.

 

pay as you go (oth) -  To pay for a paid feature at the moment the feature is used. For example, to pay for Skype's calling phones feature with Skype Credit that is either already owned or purchased specially for the occasion.

 

Pay As You Go (adj) -  Pertaining to a way for paying for Skype paid features in which the user pays with Skype Credit at the moment he/she uses the feature (Skype Credit can be either already owned or purchased specially for the occasion).

 

pay grade (n) -  A compensation level structure that defines discrete ranges of pay per level, and are generally defined by hierarchical levels of authority within a company. Jobs are typically evaluated by a point system that places them at a grade relative to others within the company. Pay rates for a grade are typically determined by using equivalent groups of jobs in the marketplace as benchmarks. Graded structures are narrower than bands, and are typically discrete (for example, pay ranges do not overlap). Grade pay ranges have a fixed minimum, midpoint (or control point), and maximum reference points. Compa-ratios and range utilization are measures used to analyze an employee's pay relative to their range. Companies can set additional reference points for a grade, such as 25th and 75th percentile, and base variable compensation on one of those points. pay group (n) -  A set of employees who are paid in the same manner on the same date for the same period of time. This categorization is required by payroll departments that group employees into discrete payroll runs.

 

pay monthly (oth) -  To pay once a month for using Skype paid features such as calling phones or sending SMS messages; e.g., to pay for a monthly subscription.

 

Pay Monthly (v) -  A subscription offer for 6 months of 12 months commitment plans in which the user is billed monthly.

 

Pay per byte (PN) -  A data limit plan where users pay for data usage per byte

 

sent/received.

 

pay per performance (n) -  An employee payment system that is based on measures of goals and reviews. Employees receive increased compensation for their work if they or their team, department, or company reaches certain targets.

 

pay rate (n) -  Resource cost per hour. Project includes two types of pay rates: standard rates and overtime rates.

 

pay run (n) -  A periodic processing of the payroll.

 

payable tax (n) -  The tax that is levied by the government on service providers for specific services. Under the reverse charge mechanism, the receiver of the services that are rendered is liable to pay the tax to the government.

 

pay-as-you-go (n) -  Pertaining to a way for paying for a service at the moment when it is used.

 

pay-as-you-go computing (n) -  A model in which a solution provider offers a computer to the customer for a low initial payment, and the customer adds time to the computer by purchasing blocks of computer usage time. Once an agreed-upon amount of usage time is purchased, the customer has unlimited access to the computer and no longer needs to pay for computer usage time.

 

PAYG  -  (Pay As You Go)- A cellphone network connection where you add credit to the phone manually, rather than having a contract billed monthly.

 

payload (n) -  Goods carried by a vehicle that are not essential to the vehicle's operation. payload (n) -  Essential data that is carried within a packet or other transmission unit, excluding the data required to get the packet delivered.

 

payment (n) -  A transaction to record money that is paid to a supplier or customer for goods or services received. A payment transaction decreases the balance for a customer or vendor.

 

payment (n) -  The amount of money that an employee receives in a check or direct deposit.

 

payment (n) -  A past, present, or future settlement of an obligation.

 

payment amount (n) -  A quantity of currency that is offered or accepted to settle a past, present, or future obligation.

 

payment company (n) -  The company that is associated with a payment transaction. payment instrument (n) -  The actual physical or virtual object that facilitates a purchase or transaction, such as a physical credit card, financial services account, or payment escrow service account.

 

payment instrument challenge (n) -  A fraud prevention mechanism that attempts to verify that an individual using a payment instrument is authorized to use or is the owner of that instrument.

 

payment method (n) -  The mechanism by which payment is provided. Includes cash, check, credit card, wire transfer, etc.

 

payment provider (n) -  An organization authorized by a solution provider to add time to that solution provider's computers enabled by FlexGo technology. payment provider (n) -  An entity that is responsible for deducting the money from the customer credit card account and moving the money to or from the merchant's account. The user of the payment service will have to sign up with one or more payment providers. payment service (n) -  A service that provides the secure transfer of payment from a customer to a supplier for goods or services.

 

payment status (n) -  The condition of the payment schedule of an account or a business contact; possible values are ‘current' or ‘overdue'.

 

Payment Terms (n) -  A field label on the Opportunity form that enables the user to select terms from the list.

 

payout (n) -  The money a developer receives for selling their apps in the Windows Store. PayPal (PN) -  An eCommerce payment escrow and financial services company or the service that the company provides.

 

payroll company (n) -  A set of employees who are paid in the same manner on the same date for the same period of time. This categorization is required by payroll departments that group employees into discrete payroll runs.

 

payroll statement (n) -  A report of payroll allocation amounts.

 

PBC (n) -  In some Wi-Fi Protected Setup networks, a method that enables users to push a physical or software-based button to automatically configure network names, connect devices to the network, and enable data encryption and authentication.

 

PBF (n) -  The interrelated processes of planning business activities, developing budgets based on the plans, and forecasting future expenditures and revenues based on budgeted and actual data.

 

PBM (n) -  A set of built-in functions that return server state information about values, objects, and settings in SQL Server. Policy Based Management allows a database administrator to declare the desired state of the system and checks the system for compliance with that state.

 

PBX (PN) -  A private telephone network in an organization. Individual telephone numbers or extension numbers are supported, and calls are automatically routed to them. Users can call each other using extensions. They can also place calls to outside numbers.

 

PBX phone (n) -  A proprietary phone connected to a PBX.

 

PC (n) -  A microcomputer designed for use by one person at a time. Personal computers do not need to share the processing, disk, and printer resources of another computer.

 

PC  -  (Personal Computer)- Originally just short for ‘personal computer', PC is now an industry standard, partly evolved in the marketplace, partly agreed by a committee of the major players in the computer industry.

 

PC 2005 (2004, 2003 etc)  -  An agreed standard for new PCs, set each year by a committee of the major players in the computer industry.

 

PC Call (PN) -  A feature that enables customers to make voice calls from one computer to another.

 

PC Card (n) -  A removable device, approximately the size of a credit card, that can be plugged into a PCMCIA slot in a portable computer. PCMCIA devices can include modems, network adapters, and hard disk drives.

 

PC experience (n) -  The experience a user has when actively engaged with the computer. PC Health (PN) -  A suite of technologies and features focused on providing end users with improved technical support by enabling Web-based support solutions. PC Health also provides better operating system reliability, and an enhanced end-user experience, by providing easier access to help content and support services.

 

PC protection (PN) -  The Security subcategory containing apps to help protect your PC. PC settings (PN) -  A collection of Windows and device settings that users can change grouped into one location.

 

PC site (PN) -  The Windows Mobile footer link to the site that is built for viewing from a

 

PC.

 

PCD (n) -  A graphics file format developed by Eastman Kodak Company.

 

PCH (n) -  In computer programming, an optimization developed for command-line compilers where a (C or C++) header file is compiled into an intermediate form that is faster to process for the compiler.

 

PCI (n) -  A specification introduced by Intel Corporation that defines a local bus system that allows up to 10 PCI-compliant expansion cards to be installed in the computer.

 

PCI  -  (Peripheral Component Interconnect)- A standard for PCexpansion cards, currently the most popular in desktop PCs. A ‘PCI slot' is a socket on the- motherboard- for such cards.

 

PCI expansion slot (n) -  A connection socket for a peripheral designed for the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) local bus on a computer motherboard.

 

PCI Express  -  A special type of PCI slot for graphics cards, replacing- AGP- in most new computers.

 

PCL (n) -  The page-description language developed by Hewlett Packard for their laser and inkjet printers. Because of the widespread use of laser printers, this command language has become a standard in many printers.

 

PCL (n) -  A value between 1 and 8 that is assigned to a message based on its content and that reflects the liklihood that the message is phishing.

 

PCM (n) -  A technique for digitizing audio into an uncompressed format by assigning a value to the amplitude of the signal at fixed intervals.

 

PCMCIA  -  (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association)- A type of PC- expansion card, the size of an ordinary credit card, mainly intended for use with- notebooks.

 

PCMCIA device (n) -  A removable device, approximately the size of a credit card, that can be plugged into a PCMCIA slot in a portable computer. PCMCIA devices can include modems, network adapters, and hard disk drives.

 

p-code (n) -  A machine language for a nonexistent processor (a pseudomachine). Such code is executed by a software interpreter.

 

PCR (n) -  A register inside a Trusted Platform Module (TPM). This register is sufficiently large to contain a hash (currently only SHA-1).

 

PCT (n) -  A proposed protocol standard that supports authentication and encryption to secure privacy in Internet communications. PCT is similar to the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol.

 

PC-to-PC Sync (n) -  The process of reconciling the differences between a file stored on one PC and a copy of the same file stored on another PC.

 

PCV (n) -  A vaccine for immunization against disease caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus).

 

PDA  -  (Personal Digital Assistant)- A small handheld computer used for taking notes on the move, keeping contact information and so on. See also- palmtop.

 

PDB file (oth) -  A program database file (PDB). A PDB holds debugging and project state information that allows for incremental linking of a debug configuration of your program. PDC (n) -  A computer running Windows NT 4.0 Server that authenticates logons and maintains the directory database for a Windows NT 4.0 domain. A primary domain controller is not used in a Windows 2000 domain. Instead, one domain controller is designated as the primary domain controller emulator for backward compatibility.

 

PDC emulator master (n) -  A domain controller that holds the primary domain controller (PDC) emulator operations master role in Active Directory. The PDC emulator services network clients that do not have Active Directory client software installed, and it replicates directory changes to any Windows NT backup domain controllers (BDCs) in the domain. The PDC emulator handles password authentication requests involving passwords that have recently changed and not yet been replicated throughout the domain. At any time, the PDC emulator master role can be assigned to only one domain controller in each domain.

 

PDF (n) -  The Adobe specification for electronic documents that use the Adobe Acrobat family of servers and readers.

 

PDF (n) -  An ASCII text file that contains predefined software distribution objects, such as programs and packages to be used for software deployment.

 

PDF  -  (Portable Document Format)- A popular document format, used mainly for online computer manuals,- which retains the look of a printed book onscreen. PDFs are created using Adobe Acrobat, but can be read and displayed by many different programs including Internet Explorer.

 

PDF reflow (n) -  A process that converts a PDF file to flowing text and document elements that are native to the application being used.

 

PDF Reflow (PN) -  A feature that enables PDF reflow.

 

PDF Render (PN) -  A feature that renders a PDF document as a single or series of pictures in a page.

 

PDK (n) -  A development kit that includes all the tools, technology, and documentation that are required in each specific area of the Surface product, such as applications (including the SDK), Shell, hardware, and the Vision System.

 

PE file (n) -  The file format used for executable programs and for files to be linked together to form executable programs.

 

peak expiratory flow (n) -  The maximum volume of air exhaled during a forced expiration starting with the lungs fully inflated.

 

peak flow meter (n) -  A portable instrument that measures the flow of air during a forced expiration.

 

peak heart rate (n) -  The fastest heart rate (measured per minute) an individual can safely achieve through exercise stress.

 

Peak Memory Usage (n) -  In Task Manager, the peak amount of physical memory resident in a process since it started.

 

peak power plan (n) -  A Configuration Manager power plan that you can configure with power settings that are applied during the peak hours or business hours that you specify. peak time (n) -  The period of time during the day in which the user experiences high e­mail volume, typically during regular business hours.

 

Peak times (PN) -  A feature that allows the user to schedule automatic synchronization between the device and the Exchange Server every time an item arrives or is changed in Exchange Server (if the organization is running Exchange Server with Exchange ActiveSync), and after the first full synchronization with Exchange Server when the volume of e-mail is high.

 

peak units (n) -  The highest level at which a resource is scheduled for all assigned tasks during a given period of time. Peak units are expressed as a percentage, number of units, or consumption rate.

 

peek (v) -  ?To hover over open browser tabs and see thumbnails of the underlying webpage.

 

peer (n) -  Any of the devices on a layered communications network that operate on the same protocol level.

 

peer (n) -  A node that makes cached data available to clients needing to retrieve the data.

 

Peer Channel (PN) -  A protocol that is used for broadcasting messages over a virtual network of cooperating nodes. It is used to send and receive messages between nodes in a named mesh.

 

peer discovery (n) -  The process of locating peers which have the data one would like to retrieve.

 

peer mesh (n) -  The worldwide collection of networks and gateways that use the TCP/IP suite of protocols to communicate with one another.

 

Peer Name Resolution Protocol (n) -  A standard set of formats and procedures which enables secure and dynamic publication, registration and resolution of computer names and IP addresses including the ability to register multiple names on a single computer, multiple computers to a single name, and have names registered by applications. peer node (n) -  An instance of a channel endpoint participating in the mesh that implements the Peer Channel Protocol.

 

peer system (n) -  A mainframe, midrange, or personal computer that communicates with another computer as an equal partner, with both computers sharing control over the communication.

 

peer trust (n) -  A feature that allows a user to explicitly trust an end user certificate, without first trusting the root CA.

 

peer-caching (n) -  The process of temporarily storing recently accessed information in a special memory subsystem shared by two or more peer systems.

 

Peer-to-Peer (n) -  An item in Control Panel that opens a dialog box that allows the user to set preferences for a peer-to-peer network.

 

Peer-to-peer  -  A type of- network- where computers are connected together directly, rather than via a- server, allowing them to access each other's hard disk etc. Most home networs work like this.

 

peer-to-peer graph (n) -  The worldwide collection of networks and gateways that use the TCP/IP suite of protocols to communicate with one another.

 

peer-to-peer network (n) -  A group of computers that are connected on a network and share resources, such as printers and files.

 

peer-to-peer replication (n) -  A type of transactional replication. In contrast to read-only transactional replication and transactional replication with updating subscriptions, the relationships between nodes in a Peer to Peer replication topology are peer relationships rather than hierarchical ones, with each node containing identical schema and data. peer-to-peer technology (n) -  A technology that enables computers to communicate directly with each other over the Internet or a private network without the need for a server.

 

PEF (n) -  The maximum volume of air exhaled during a forced expiration starting with the lungs fully inflated.

 

pegging (n) -  The process of tracing the quantity of a required item to its source. pegging event (n) -  A resource flow event that signals the demand for a product.

 

PEGI (n) -  A self-regulatory body which independently applies and enforces interactive game ratings adopted by the industry in Europe.

 

PEGI 12+ (n) -  A game rating symbol developed by the Pan European Gaming Information (PEGI) and the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC).

 

PEG116+ (oth) -  A game rating symbol developed by the Pan European Gaming Information (PEGI) and the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC).

 

PEG118+ (oth) -  A game rating symbol developed by the Pan European Gaming Information (PEGI) and the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC).

 

PEGI 3+ (n) -  A game rating symbol developed by the Pan European Gaming Information (PEGI) and the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC).

 

PEGI 7+ (n) -  A game rating symbol developed by the Pan European Gaming Information (PEGI) and the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC).

 

PEGI/BBFC (n) -  A game ratings system for the UK.

 

pel (n) -  The smallest element used to form the composition of an image on a computer monitor. Computer monitors display images by drawing thousands of very small pixels arranged in columns and rows.

 

PEL (n) -  The PerformancePoint language that is used to write business rules that automate operations and calculate performance data for a financial model.

 

Pen (PN) -  A tool that lets you draw a Bezier path by clicking (for corner anchor points) or click-and-dragging (for curves) a series of anchor points.

 

pen (n) -  A pointed input device that comes with a mobile device or tablet PC, and is used to navigate through applications and to input information.

 

pen button (n) -  A button on some tablet pens. You can use it to perform certain actions, including a mouse right-click equivalent.

 

pen comment (n) -  A comment created by using a stylus. Microsoft Office Word treats a pen comment like any other drawing object. Pen comments don't appear in the Reviewing Pane, and Word doesn't insert comment marks in the document window.

 

pen drive (n) -  A small device used to store information. USB flash drives plug into computer USB ports so you can copy information to or from them, making it easy to share and transport information.

 

pen flick (n) -  A gesture you can make with a tablet pen to quickly navigate and perform shortcuts.

 

Pen-Centric Tablet PCs  -  pen-centric and run full, user-controlled operating systems, such as- Apple's iPad

 

Pencil (PN) -  A tool used to draw freehand paths.

 

pencil (n) -  A pencil tool that simulates the look and feel of drawing lines with a pencil. Pending (adj) -  A status that denotes that resources have been scheduled to perform work for a service activity, but may be subject to change.

 

pending ( Adverb )  -  A state that refers to a resource in a failover cluster or server cluster when the resource is in the process of being brought online or taken offline. pending action (n) -  Any action that has not be completed for a particular computer. pending area (n) -  A conversation area where conversations that are not active (e.g., on hold) are displayed.

 

pending change (n) -  A change that has been made in one enlistment but has not yet been submitted to the database for publishing and permanent record.

 

pending closed (adj) -  The state when the period or operational process can only transition to a closed state, or when a source document can only transition to a closed status. pending conversation area (n) -  A conversation area where conversations that are not active (e.g., on hold) are displayed.

 

pending test (n) -  A test that has been selected to run but is not yet in progress. Pending tests can be viewed in the Test Results window.

 

pending user (n) -  A person who was invited to join Yammer but has not joined. penetration test (n) -  A test that looks for attack paths that might be used to gain access to assets.

 

Penetration Test  -  Penetration tests attempt to exploit vulnerabilities to determine whether unauthorized access or other malicious activity is possible.

 

Pentium  -  The best known PC- processor- (or- CPU), manufactured by Intel.

 

People (PN) -  The link to the list of contacts from your mail and messenger accounts. People (PN) -  An app that facilitates contact list and social update management.

 

People (PN) -  A view that aggregates rich information about your contacts and makes it easy to initiate communication with them.

 

People Directory (PN) -  The Yammer directory that allows users to search for other user profiles.

 

People Near Me (n) -  A feature that identifies people using computers near you so that you can use features and programs that use peer-to-peer technology.

 

People Near Me (n) -  A feature that allows the user to share items such as documents or folders with other devices on a layered communications network that operate on the same protocol level.

 

People Pane (PN) -  A pane in Outlook that displays a selected contact along with relevant information (photos, status messages or feeds, calendar items, etc.) from Outlook and other networks.

 

People peek (n) -  A contextual summary of the user's favorite contacts and People search functionality, which is displayed in a callout without switching to the People view. people tag (n) -  A tag used to identify a person in a photo.

 

People tags (PN) -  The heading for the tags that identify people in a photo. This heading is used for the group of all people tags used in someone's photo gallery, and for the group of people tags in an individual photo.

 

People view (n) -  A feature that filters a user's Inbox to only display email messages from people who are the user's frequent contacts. When a frequent contact sends the user a new email, the sender's photo is displayed beneath -CrPeople-C? in the Folder Pane. When the user selects the sender's photo under -CrPeople,-C? email messages from that sender are displayed.

 

Peoples  -  Peoples is PCS operator in Hong Kong, now brand name ‘PEOPLES' of China Mobile Hong Kong.- http://www.peoples.com.hk

 

Per Device licensing mode (PN) -  A mode in which the remote desktop server requests an RDS Per Device client access license (RDS Per Device CAL) from a Remote Desktop license server so that a device can connect remotely to the remote desktop server. per diem (n) -  An allowance provided to an employee who is traveling for business. The per diem usually covers lodging, meals and incidental expenses.

 

per monitor-€“DPI aware (adj) -  Pertaining to an application that adjusts the size of UI elements dynamically to accommodate changes to the DPI setting.

 

Per User licensing mode (PN) -  A mode in which the remote desktop server requests an

 

RDS Per User client access license (RDS Per User CAL) from a Remote Desktop license server so that a user can connect remotely to the remote desktop server. per user ownership (n) -  The virtual machine ownership under which, if a self-service policy is created for a group, each group member owns and manages his own computers and, if a virtual machine quota has been set, the quota places an individual limit on the virtual machines created by each group member.

 

percent complete (n) -  A field that you use to enter or display how much of a task has been completed. This value is expressed as the percentage of the task duration that has been completed.

 

percent margin (n) -  A pricing method that determines the unit price of the product, which is calculated as a percent of the profit that you want to receive. percent markup (n) -  A pricing method that determines the unit price of the product is calculated as a percent markup of the current cost or standard cost that was entered in the Current Cost field on the Product form.

 

percent of list (n) -  A pricing method that determines the unit price of the product as a percent of the price that was entered in the List Price field on the Product form. percent sign (n) -  The % character.

 

percent work complete (n) -  A percentage value that indicates the current status of a task, resource, or assignment, expressed as the percentage of work that has been completed. percentage markup (n) -  The percentage amount that the list price is increased to arrive at a custom price. For example a 20 percent increase means that the price is 120 percent of the list price.

 

percentage off (n) -  The percentage amount that the list price is decreased to arrive at a custom price. For example a 20 percent discount means that the price is 80 percent of the list price.

 

perfect forwarding (n) -  Restoring the rvalue-ness of an argument's original value in order to perform overload resolution.

 

performance (n) -  The degree to which a product or service executes its specified function.

 

Performance (PN) -  Microsoft Edge developer tool to profile a web page frame rate. This tool helps you see what is happening behind the scenes when your pages are slowing down.

 

performance analysis (n) -  The assessment of actual performance against an established standard.

 

Performance Analyzer for HTML5 Apps (PN) -  A tool within the Windows SDK used to analyze the performance of Windows Store apps that use HTML5 and JavaScript. Performance and Resource Optimization (PN) -  A feature that supports workload- and application-aware resource optimization within a virtualized environment. Based on performance and health data provided by PRO-enabled management packs, PRO can automatically or manually implement recommendations or Tips to minimize downtime and accelerate time to resolution.

 

Performance and Resource Optimization pack (n) -  A type of System Center pack that provides classes, monitors, alerts, and tasks for Performance and Resource Optimization (PRO) in Virtual Machine Manager.

 

Performance and Resource Optimization tip (n) -  A recommendation provided by a PRO-enabled management pack that can be implemented automatically or manually to optimize performance or reduce downtime for workloads running in virtualized environments.

 

Performance Center (n) -  Item on the Control Panel that allows the user to monitor PC performance.

 

Performance Collection Tools (PN) -  A set of tools that allow developers to measure, evaluate, and target performance-related issues in their code.

 

performance counter (n) -  A set of components that allow you to track the performance of an application.

 

performance data (n) -  Sampled numeric data collected from Windows NT performance counters.

 

performance data view (n) -  A window that displays specified performance information. performance degradation (n) -  A reduction of performance. performance dimension (n) -  A dimension used to distinguish and categorize key performance activity against objectives.

 

performance event (n) -  An event that is raised if a performance metric, such as the time from when a request was made until the response is sent, exceeds the configured threshold.

 

Performance Logs and Alerts (PN) -  A Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) API that enables application programmers to log system performance and diagnosis data, and to generate alert notifications based on performance counter thresholds.

 

performance management (n) -  The modification of a process or task to improve performance to meet an established standard.

 

performance measure (n) -  Sampled numeric data collected for capacity planning. performance monitor (n) -  A process or program that appraises and records status information about various system devices and other processes.

 

performance monitoring (n) -  The process of watching the message process/receive rate, number of running orchestrations, number of cache hits, memory usage over time, and so on.

 

performance object (n) -  In System Monitor, a logical collection of counters that is associated with a resource or service that can be monitored.

 

performance processing rules (n) -  Rules that govern process performance or capacity type counters.

 

Performance Reviews (PN) -  A template that addresses, from a Human Resources perspective, the general activities that define the typical quarterly or annual performance review cycle. This template assumes a performance review process has previously been established and assumes that performance is not tied to compensation.

 

performance rule (n) -  A rule that defines how Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) processes performance counter data and Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) numeric data.

 

performance test (n) -  A procedure used to assess performance.

 

performance threshold (n) -  A value against which sampled numeric data is compared. Operations Manager generates an alert if the threshold is crossed in either direction.

 

performance tools (n) -  Tools that you can use to evaluate the performance of a solution. Performance tools can have different purposes; some are designed to evaluate end-to-end performance while others focus on evaluating performance of a particular aspect of a solution.

 

Performance Tools for Visual Studio 2013 (PN) -  The tools which let developers measure, evaluate, and target performance-related issues in their applications in Visual Studio 2013.

 

Performance Tools for Visual Studio 2013 Language Pack (PN) -  Language Pack is a free add-on that you can use to switch the language that's displayed in the Performance Tools for Visual Studio 2013 user interface.

 

Performance troubleshooter (n) -  A troubleshooter that helps optimize performance settings in Windows.

 

Performance view (n) -  A window that displays specified performance information. PerformancePoint Add-in for Excel (n) -  A component that is installed on your computer to add PerformancePoint Planning commands and functions to Excel. It takes, as input, disparate enterprise information portal (EIP) and line-of-business (LOB) data, which is collected by using PerformancePoint Planning models.

 

PerformancePoint common services (n) -  A set of commonly-used and shared services such as Logger, Configuration, Security Manager, Resource Manager, Transaction Management, Task and Schedule Manager, Type Library Manager, and Data Access Layer.

 

PerformancePoint Content List (PN) -  A list that stores the elements that are used to construct a PerformancePoint dashboard.

 

PerformancePoint Dashboard Designer (PN) -  A client application that you use to create and manage dashboards, scorecards, reports, and other PerformancePoint items prior to deploying them within a dashboard to a SharePoint site.

 

PerformancePoint Expression Language (n) -  The PerformancePoint language that is used to write business rules that automate operations and calculate performance data for a financial model.

 

PerformancePoint Monitoring Server (PN) -  A computer or group of computers that host the PerformancePoint Monitoring Server database and PerformancePoint Monitoring Server Web Service.

 

PerformancePoint Monitoring Server Configuration Manager (PN) -  The

 

administration wizard that is used for installing and configuring Monitoring Server, including such tasks as adding or removing components, specifying the location of the Monitoring System database, and configuring the server for SQL Server Reporting Services and Windows SharePoint Services or Microsoft Office SharePoint Services. PerformancePoint Monitoring Server Web Service (PN) -  A collection of application programming interfaces (APIs) that provide the core functionality of PerformancePoint Monitoring Server, connecting PerformancePoint Dashboard Designer to the Monitoring Server database, Dashboard Viewer for SharePoint, and data sources.

 

PerformancePoint Monitoring System database (PN) -  The database that stores the PerformancePoint Monitoring Server metadata, which consists of user permissions and settings for dashboard elements.

 

PerformancePoint Planning Administration Console (PN) -  A thin client that allows members of the global administrator role to make configurations to any computer that is running PerformancePoint Planning Server. Configurations include creating and editing applications, creating and editing model sites, adding users to PerformancePoint Planning Server applications, and adding users to or removing users from the global administrator role, the Modeler role, or the user administrator role.

 

PerformancePoint Planning Business Modeler (n) -  A component of PerformancePoint Planning Server that is the primary interface for designing and managing business applications that perform complex planning, budgeting, forecasting, and consolidation. PerformancePoint Planning Server (PN) -  The Planning server component of PerformancePoint Server. It is an infrastructure that includes everything between the PerformancePoint Server client tier and the SQL Server 2005 databases and SQL Server Analysis Services cubes.

 

PerformancePoint Planning Server Configuration Manager (PN) -  The administration wizard that is used for configuring Planning Server, including such tasks as adding or removing Web services and creating or provisioning a new system database. PerformancePoint Planning service (PN) -  The Windows service that manages and processes the work item queue in Performance Planning Server. PerformancePoint Planning Server work items can include job and cube processing, data writebacks, and audit and trace logging.

 

PerformancePoint Server (PN) -  A complete performance management (PM) application that includes business scorecarding, analytics and planning functionality. PerformancePoint Server enables companies to understand and manage the vast amounts of financial and other performance data generated by medium and large enterprises during the course of business.

 

PerformancePoint Service (PN) -  The SharePoint service application that enables dashboarding capabilities by means of scorecards, analytic grids and charts, and other decision-making tools for the enterprise.

 

PerformancePoint Service application (PN) -  A SharePoint Server service application that enables PerformancePoint functionality.

 

PerformancePoint Service application proxy (PN) -  The PerformancePoint Web Front End (WFE) service interface. It abstracts the communication layer between WFE components and the service application.

 

PerformancePoint Services (PN) -  A collection of services for Microsoft SharePoint Server that enables users to monitor organizational goals, to analyze performance information through up-to-date content and context-rich dashboards and scorecards, and to use that information to make business decisions.

 

PerformancePoint Services Central Administration (PN) -  A collection of SharePoint administration pages that the administrator can use to configure PerformancePoint Services for SharePoint.

 

PerformancePoint Services in Microsoft SharePoint Server (PN) -  A collection of services for Microsoft SharePoint Server that enables users to monitor organizational goals, to analyze performance information through up-to-date content and context-rich dashboards and scorecards, and to use that information to make business decisions.

 

PerformancePoint Settings Database (PN) -  A PerformancePoint-specific database that stores the annotations for each dashboard element, user-based filter selections, and other information about dashboard elements.

 

perimeter network (n) -  One or more computers that have a connection to the Internet through an external screening router and a connection to the internal network through an interior screening router. Computers that are linked to the perimeter network have limited access to both the Internet and the internal network. This architecture is convenient if multiple hosts require direct Internet access.

 

period (n) -  Menstrual flow, an instance of menstruation.

 

periodic discount (n) -  A price reduction in effect during a set time.

 

periodic spline (n) -  A closed spline with no defined endpoints.

 

peripheral (n) -  A device, such as a disk drive, printer, modem, or joystick, that is connected to a computer and is controlled by the computer's microprocessor.

 

Peripheral  -  Anything that plugs into the computer, such as keyboard, printer etc. peripheral component interconnect (n) -  A specification introduced by Intel Corporation that defines a local bus system that allows up to 10 PCI-compliant expansion cards to be installed in the computer.

 

Perl (n) -  An interpreted language, based on C and several UNIX utilities. Perl has powerful string-handling features for extracting information from text files. Perl can assemble a string and send it to the shell as a command; therefore, it is often used for system administration tasks. A program in Perl is known as a script. Perl was devised by Larry Wall at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

 

Perlin Noise (n) -  A technique developed by Ken Perlin which uses a texturing primitive (noise) in combination with mathematical expressions to render natural looking images and textures such as ice, wood grain and stone on computer generated surfaces in graphics and animations.

 

Permanent Account Number (PN) -  A 10-character alphanumeric identifier issued by the Indian Income Tax Department to all taxable entities for taxation and identification purposes.

 

permanent consumer (n) -  An event consumer whose registration lasts until it is explicitly cancelled.

 

permission (n) -  A rule associated with an object to regulate which users can gain access to the object and in what manner. Permissions are assigned or denied by the object's owner.

 

permission (n) -  Parental consent for a child to use a Windows Live service, view a website, or communicate with a person.

 

permission (n) -  One or more securable object permissions that secure access to logical units of application data and functionality.

 

Permission (PN) -  A setting that determines what actions a Customer or CSR may take and/or what content they can view on the Support Portal.

 

permission class (n) -  A class that defines access to a resource or defines an indentity by supporting authorization checks.

 

permission level (n) -  A set of permissions that can be granted to users or SharePoint groups on an entity such as a site, library, list, folder, item, or document.

 

permission object (n) -  An instance of a permission class that represents access rights to resources or identity. A permission object can be used to specify a request, demand, or a grant of permission.

 

permission policy (n) -  An approach to restricting permission for a given document, workbook, presentation, or message. The policy defines which Office features are available, which information can be accessed, and what level of editing is allowed. permission setting (n) -  A configuration that enables the user to determine whether an individual or domain can add him to contact lists, see his status, or send instant messages to him. For individuals, the possible permissions are Allow and Block. For domains, the three types of permissions are Allow, Block, and Notify.

 

permission type (n) -  One of 2 or 3 possible permissions that a user can grant to users or domains in the Options dialog box, on the Permissions tab. For individual users, the possible permissions are Allow and Block. For domains, the three types of permissions are Allow, Block, and Notify.

 

permissions (n) -  Authorization to perform operations associated with a specific shared resource, such as a file, directory, or printer. Permissions must be granted by the system administrator to individual user accounts or administrative groups.

 

permissions level (n) -  The extent of access a user has to a site. The default permissions levels are Read, Edit, Design, and Full Control.

 

permissions list (n) -  A list in the Options dialog box, on the Privacy tab, that displays the people or domains for which the user has set permissions.

 

per-program IP virtualization (n) -  A Remote Desktop IP Virtualization mode that is configured on the remote desktop server in which specified programs are assigned unique virtual IP addresses, while all other programs use the IP address of the remote desktop server.

 

per-seat licensing (n) -  A licensing mode that requires a separate Client Access License for each client computer, regardless of whether all the clients access the server at the same time.

 

per-server licensing (n) -  A licensing mode that requires a separate Client Access License for each concurrent connection to the server, regardless of whether there are other client computers on the network that do not happen to connect concurrently.

 

per-session IP virtualization (n) -  A Remote Desktop IP Virtualization mode that is configured on the remote desktop server in which all programs in a client session use the same virtual IP address. Each client session is assigned a unique virtual IP address. persisted computed column (n) -  A computed column of a table that is physically stored, and whose values are updated when any other columns that are part of its computation change. Applying the persisted property to a computed column allows for indexes to be created on it when the column is deterministic, but not precise.

 

persistence (n) -  The saving of the state of a workflow instance or a service to a storage medium, so that it can be unloaded from memory or recovered after a system failure. persistence provider (n) -  A feature in the .NET Framework that saves and restores workflow instances to and from a storage medium.

 

persistence store (n) -  A set of database tables that store workflow instance state and workflow instance metadata.

 

persistent chat (n) -  A type of chat in which messages are posted to a chat room where they can be viewed and responded to in real time by multiple participants. Users can search for other rooms by name, member/owner, keywords, and content across groups from Lync.

 

persistent cookie (n) -  A cookie that remains on the user's computer between browser sessions; a cookie with an expiration time independent of when the browser is closed. persistent file handle (n) -  A file handle that has a persistent value for the lifetime of the file system object to which it refers.

 

persistent object (n) -  A COM object that adheres to standards through which clients can request objects to be initialized, loaded, and saved to and from a data store, such as a flat file, structured storage, or memory.

 

persistent reservation (n) -  A reservation placed on a disk by Failover Clustering to prevent computers other than the appropriate cluster member from accessing the disk. Persistent Shared Object Model (n) -  A custom protocol for transporting Web conferencing content.

 

persistent virtual machine (n) -  A virtual machine that will retain the data indefinitely, even after the reboot

 

persistent VM (n) -  A virtual machine that will retain the data indefinitely, even after the reboot

 

person record (n) -  The record that contains person-specific information (age, height, etc)

 

in CRM.

 

person relationship (n) -  In the Business Network feature in CRM, the connection that a person has to another person, whether explicit, where the relationship is defined, or implicit, where the people may have had contact, but the relationship is not defined. person reminder (n) -  A reminder set by the user to go off when the user contacts or is contacted by a particular person.

 

persona (n) -  A fictional reality, collecting together real data describing the important characteristics of a particular user group in a fictional character. A persona describes the typical skills, abilities, needs, desires, working habits, tasks ,and backgrounds of a particular set of users.

 

Personal (adj) -  A privacy relationship setting that allows the most amount of information to be viewed.

 

Personal (PN) -  A type of notebook listed in OneNote Notebooks screen.

 

Personal Address Book (n) -  A customizable address book used to store personal e-mail addresses you use frequently. However, Contacts offers more advanced features for this function. Personal Address Book files have a .pab extension and can be copied to disk. Personal Area Network (n) -  A small, Internet Protocol (IP)-based network. It is usually used for short-range, ad-hoc communication between devices and computers. A PAN may also be used to enable connectivity to a larger Local Area Network (LAN), Wide-Area Network (WAN), or the Internet. Windows XP supports the Bluetooth PAN service so you can create Personal Area Networks using Bluetooth.

 

personal assistant (n) -  The personal assistant feature on Windows Phone and Windows. personal card (n) -  An information card that a user has created. The user enters personal information which is then stored as a self-issued card in a secure store. Along with that

 

personal information, the self-issued card contains a -Crprivate personal identifier-C?, which is generated when the card is created.

 

personal certificate (n) -  A certificate that identifies an individual software user.

 

Personal Chat Link (n) -  A web address generated by a CSR that initiates a Chat Request for that CSR only.

 

personal computer (n) -  A microcomputer designed for use by one person at a time. Personal computers do not need to share the processing, disk, and printer resources of another computer.

 

personal desktop (n) -  A full desktop environment that is personalized for and -Crowned- C? by an individual user, as opposed to a shared desktop which does not carry much user personalization.

 

personal detail (n) -  An account detail which identifies a person, such as first name, last name, and email address.

 

personal digital assistant (n) -  A lightweight palmtop computer designed to provide specific functions like personal organization (calendar, note taking, database, calculator, and so on) as well as communications. More advanced models also offer multimedia features. Many PDA devices rely on a pen or other pointing device for input instead of a keyboard or mouse, although some offer a keyboard too small for touch typing to use in conjunction with a pen or pointing device. For data storage, a PDA relies on flash memory instead of power-hungry disk drives.

 

personal finance (PN) -  An app category that facilitates management of personal finances.

 

personal folder (n) -  A folder containing your most frequently used folders (such as Documents, Pictures, Music, Favorites, Contacts, and other folders that are specific to your user account). The personal folder is labeled with the name you use to log on to your computer and is located at the top of the Start menu.

 

Personal Folder (PN) -  The tooltip that is displayed when hovering over a personal folder on the Manage Folders webpage.

 

personal identification number (n) -  A unique and secret identification code similar to a password that is assigned to an authorized user and used to gain access to personal information or assets via an electronic device.

 

Personal Information Manager (n) -  An application that usually includes an address book and organizes unrelated information, such as notes, appointments, and names, in a useful way.

 

personal message (n) -  A customized message that someone sets in Windows Live Messenger, on Windows Live Home, or on their profile page. The status message is part of the share anything' control. The information is distributed to any connected service.' personal note (n) -  A text note provided by a user that is displayed along with his or her presence status.

 

personal preview (n) -  A video preview for a Lync user that provides options to answer with video from within the notification.

 

personal schedule (n) -  A schedule of activities that are not related to work.

 

Personal security (PN) -  The Security subcategory containing apps to enhance your personal security.

 

Personal Settings (n) -  An area in the Works Calendar where the user can set options for individual calendars.

 

personal settings (n) -  Personal configurations of a program or operating system. personal store (n) -  A certificate store associated with an individual user.

 

Personal Transfer (n) -  A UI element that allows the user to transfer a call to another one of his or her devices.

 

personal vault (n) -  A type of vault that contains Web passwords and secure notes that you can place on a USB flash drive and use on another computer.

 

personal view (n) -  A view of a list, SharePoint document library, or Web Part Page that is available only to a particular user.

 

Personal Virtual Assistant (n) -  A service that implements control of in-conference services for one PSTN user. It listens for request key commands from the user's PSTN device and executes them to control the phone functionality. For example, PVA implements #6 (mute) from the PSTN user.

 

personal virtual desktop (n) -  A virtual machine that is assigned to a specific user account in Active Directory Domain Services and made available to the user by using RemoteApp and Desktop Connection.

 

Personal Virtual Desktop service (n) -  A service that allows users to connect to their own, personally assigned virtual desktops.

 

personality (n) -  ?The set of characteristics that define what makes Cortana distinctive, recognizable, and compelling.

 

personalization (n) -  A feature with which you can direct Web-based content or e-mail messages to customers based on their user profile data and their previous requests for content.

 

personalization (n) -  A set of strategies for adjusting the recognizer to an individual's user's handwriting, e.g. the shapes of their characters or the specific words they use and don't use.

 

personalization (n) -  A feature of the Web Parts control set that enables end users to personalize (modify) Web Parts controls and save the personalized settings. Personalization can apply to individual users (user scope) or to all users (shared scope). personalization (n) -  Icons next to Bing search results that indicate results that are liked by Facebook friends, near your location, or trending on Twitter.

 

personalization (n) -  A feature that enables the user to change a site's color scheme and background image.

 

Personalization (PN) -  An app category for people who like to customize their PC or Phone.

 

personalization provider (n) -  A server control that provides persistent storage for personalization state-state regarding the content and layout of Web Parts pages-generated by the Web Parts personalization service.

 

personalization scope (n) -  The state of a Web Parts page that determines the range of users to which personalization changes apply. The WebPartManager control determines the personalization scope for a Web Parts page. The PersonalizationScope enumeration provides two possible scopes (Shared and User) that a page can be in at any given time. In shared scope, personalization changes made to shared controls apply to all users. In user scope, personalization changes made to shared and per-user controls apply only to the specific user.

 

Personalize (PN) -  The label for the Windows Live Devices task webpage where someone specifies a name and an icon for the computer that they plan to sync. personalize (v) -  To add a personal touch to something.

 

personalized activity (n) -  The strongest signal from a specific user's graph that is shown in the activity area.

 

personalized menu (n) -  A menu that shows only basic commands and commands that you use often.

 

personalized Web Part (n) -  A shared Web Part that has been modified by a user in personal view. The changes made to a Web Part personalized in this way are visible only to the user who made those changes.

 

person-type entity (n) -  An entity that represents a person, declared as such in metadata. perspective (n) -  A user-defined subset of a cube, whereas a view is a user-defined subset of tables and columns in a relational database.

 

perspective camera (n) -  A camera that works like a normal camera lens by making objects in the distance appear smaller than nearby objects.

 

perspective field of view (n) -  A view that changes the amount of the content that is visible through the camera and the amount that objects in the document appear to be distorted by the camera. Small values will reduce the amount that an object is distorted by perspective and large values will cause objects to become very distorted as with a fisheye lens.

 

PERT analysis (n) -  A process by which you evaluate a probable outcome based on three scenarios: best-case, expected-case, and worst-case.

 

PERT chart (n) -  A project optimization tool that enables scheduling and tracking of tasks, goal setting, and timelines.

 

per-use cost (n) -  A set fee for the use of a resource that can be in place of, or in addition to, a variable. For work resources, a per-use cost accrues each time that the resource is used. For material resources, a per-use cost is accrued only once.

 

per-user control (n) -  A dynamic Web Parts control that can be personalized and permanently deleted from a page for an individual user only. A per-user control appears on the page only when the page is in user scope. Note that a per-user control can have properties that are both user-scope and shared-scope for personalization purposes. pessimistic concurrency (n) -  A method of managing concurrency by using a lock technique to prevent other clients from updating the same object at the same time. pessimistic duration (n) -  The worst-case possibility for the total span of active working time expected for a task, that is, the amount of time from the pessimistic start to pessimistic finish of a task.

 

pessimistic locking (n) -  A type of locking in which the page containing one or more records, including the record being edited, is unavailable to other users when you use the Edit method, and remains unavailable until you use the Update method.

 

PET (n) -  A nuclear medicine imaging method similar to computed tomography that produces an image of functional processes in the body.

 

petite caps (n) -  A font effect in which lowercase text appears as capital letters in a font size that is even smaller than small caps.

 

petty cash (n) -  The cash kept on hand for small purchases.

 

PFN (n) -  An app identity that is created when you reserve a name for an app in the Windows Store Dashboard.

 

p-frame (n) -  In MPEG and WMV compression, a frame that is composed of data from previous frames.

 

PG (n) -  A game rating symbol developed by the British Board of Film Classification

 

(BBFC).

 

PG (n) -  A game rating symbol developed by the Office of Film and Literature Classification (OFLC).

 

PGO (n) -  A feature that allows you to optimize an application based on most-likely used scenarios.

 

phantom (adj) -  Pertaining to the insertion of a new row or the deletion of an existing row in a range of rows that were previously read by another task, where that task has not yet committed its transaction.

 

phantom bill of material (n) -  A bill of material used to describe the components of a parent part that will be built as part of a higher-level parent part. The term phantom' is used to indicate that the part never really exists as a stocked item

 

phantom bill of materials item (n) -  A bill of materials item that is produced but not stocked.

 

phantom BOM (n) -  A bill of material used to describe the components of a parent part that will be built as part of a higher-level parent part. The term phantom' is used to indicate that the part never really exists as a stocked item

 

phantom explosion (n) -  The process of calculating the demand for the materials required for a non-stocked subassembly that is built during the production process of the parent component.

 

phantom item (n) -  An item that is produced but not stocked.

 

phantom row (n) -  A row that matches the search criteria but is not initially seen. phase (n) -  A distinct division within a process model or product life cycle, typically a fundamental transition in the development of a product or service, culminating in a major or external milestone, or representing a fundamental transition in the development of a product or service.

 

phase (n) -  A group of related tasks that completes a major step in a project.

 

Phase Alternating Line (n) -  The dominant television standard in Europe and China. Phase Alternating Line (PAL) delivers 25 interlaced frames per second at 625 lines of resolution.

 

phish(ing)  -  An e-mail or website designed to redirect you to a bogus website with the intention of gaining bank or credit card information, or to download malicious program onto a computer without the users knowledge.

 

phish(ing)  -  The technique is also often used to secure credit card numbers, bank account information, brokerage information, and generally anything that could yield a financial gain in line with fraud operations.

 

phisher (n) -  A malicious user who deceives people into revealing personal information, such as account passwords and credit card numbers. A phisher typically uses deceptive e­mail messages or online advertisements as bait to lure unsuspecting users to fraudulent websites, where the users are then tricked into providing personal information. phishing (n) -  A technique used to trick computer users into revealing personal or financial information. A common online phishing scam starts with an e-mail message that appears to come from a trusted source but actually directs recipients to provide information to a fraudulent Web site.

 

Phishing  -  An internet scam in which a forged message from a bank provides a link for you to go to their website and ‘confirm your details' - but the website is a fake, and if you do enter your details they will be used to steal all your money. Note that a legitimate email from your bank should be addressed to you personally rather than ‘Dear customer' etc, and will- never- ask you to enter your PIN.

 

phishing confidence level (n) -  A value between 1 and 8 that is assigned to a message based on its content and that reflects the liklihood that the message is phishing.

 

Phishing Filter (n) -  A filter that helps to identify fraudulent Web sites and protect against personal data theft.

 

phishing website (n) -  A Web site that impersonates a trustworthy Web site to obtain user's personal or financial information.

 

Phone (n) -  An item the user can select in the Options dialog box, Phones tab, from the Select the default device for calling phone numbers' drop-down list. When the user selects Phone as the default device for calling phone numbers

 

Phone (PN) -  An app that lets you make regular cellular phone calls OR Skype calls. phone accessibility (n) -  Built-in accessibility features that can make it easier to see, hear, and use the phone.

 

phone book (n) -  A list of contacts users can call (i.e. only shows contacts that have phone numbers associated with them).

 

phone bridge (n) -  A telecommunications service that is used to manage conference calls and audio for meetings.

 

phone call (PN) -  An activity to track a telephone call.

 

phone call (n) -  A function that enables a user to make a call to a phone, as opposed to calling another computer or using a webcam.

 

Phone Companion (PN) -  A PC-only app that helps users to connect their phone (iOS, Android, or Windows) to their PC, mainly by installing apps on the phone and/or setting up services like OneDrive, Office 365, and Xbox Music.

 

Phone Controls (n) -  An Item on the View menu that displays the toolbar of controls for PBX phone calls. Includes a Call menu for the currently selected person, Hold, Hang Up, Announced Transfer, Unnanounced Transfer, and Dial Pad buttons.

 

phone integration (n) -  A process that enables the user to integrate their PBX phone with Lync or Communicator, so they can place and receive calls from these products. phone language (n) -  The default language of hubs, tiles, settings, dates, and other headings on the phone.

 

phone lock (n) -  A setting that prevents use of the phone and that requires a password in order to be disabled.

 

phone log (n) -  The details of a phone call which may be linked with the history of an account, business contact, or opportunity.

 

phone mode (n) -  A selector that determines which cellular network type a phone will use. Phone Settings-€] (n) -  An item on the user's My Status menu that opens the Phones tab of the Options dialog box.

 

Phones (PN) -  A section of account.microsoft.com where people can manage their Microsoft phones and devices, including finding a lost phone. photo (PN) -  An app category for photo-related apps.

 

Photo (PN) -  An app category for photo-related apps.

 

Photo & video (PN) -  An app category to help you work with your photos or home videos.

 

Photo & video production (PN) -  The Multimedia design subcategory containing apps to help with creating photography, or videos.

 

photo album (n) -  A collection of photos in electronic format that have been grouped into a virtual album.

 

photo brush (n) -  A line style created from a photographic image, such as a chain, a snake, etc.

 

Photo CD (n) -  A graphics file format developed by Eastman Kodak Company. photo editing (PN) -  The process of adjusting a digital photo when preparing rich Office documents. Effects applied to a photo can be adjusted or removed in future Office sessions.

 

photo e-mail (n) -  An e-mail message that has image attachements, inline images, inline video, or an inline album.

 

Photo Extras (PN) -  A feature that allows to integrate a photo altering application with the Windows Phone built-in photo application.

 

Photo Fuse (PN) -  A Photo Gallery feature that replaces a section of one photo with a similar section of another, providing there are areas of overlap in both. For example, if someone has two photos of a group of people, and in Photo 1 everyone is smiling but one person has their eyes closed, they can include the section of Photo 2 where that person has their eyes open.

 

Photo Gallery (PN) -  A photo organizer used to view, manage, and edit digital pictures. Photo Gallery (PN) -  A desktop app that enables users to view, manage, edit, and share photos and videos.

 

photo loop (n) -  A series of pictures that are continuously stored in the Camera app so the user can go back' or ‘forward' in time from the moment they actually pressed the button to capture a photo.'

 

photo mix (n) -  The automatic display of photos in Windows Photos in a grid-like pattern based on metadata from the photos that are connected to the user's account.

 

Photo Montage (n) -  Feature of the Expression Graphic Designer, Windows illustration tool, that allows user to create a single image composed of multiple photos stitched together.

 

photo sharing (n) -  A feature that enables users to preview photos and send them to contacts.

 

photo stamp (n) -  A line style created from stamping an image, such as a daisy or a shoe, along a path that you draw.

 

Photo Viewer (PN) -  A mode of Windows Photo Viewer which consists of a top level window displaying one photograph at a time, with navigation controls.

 

Photobucket  -  Photobucket is an image hosting, video hosting, slideshow creation and photo sharing website.- http://photobucket.com/

 

photomosaic (n) -  A collection of images or photos combined in such a way that the composite of details, when viewed from a distance, create an identifiable shape or picture. Photos (PN) -  The link to the webpage where a user manages photos and albums.

 

Photos (PN) -  A Surface application from Microsoft where users can browse and interact with photos and videos.

 

Photos (PN) -  An app that enables the users to view, organize, edit and share all of their photos from multiple sources.

 

Photos & camera (PN) -  A feature in Settings that provides options such as launching the camera, adding location info, and uploading pictures.

 

Photos Preview (PN) -  An app that enables the users to view, organize, edit and share all of their photos from multiple sources.

 

PHP (n) -  An open source scripting language that can be embedded in HTML documents to execute interactive functions on a Web server. It is generally used for Web development.

 

phrase list (n) -  A list of possible values for a particular Input Scope to enhance voice/handwritten recognition. For example, if you're sure the textbox only has months represented numerically, you can include 6' or ‘12' in the phrase list

 

physical address expansion (n) -  A feature that allows x86-based computers to support more than 4 gigabytes (GB) of physical memory. Up to 64 GB of physical memory can be used as regular 4-kilobyte (KB) pages, and the number of bits that can be used by the kernel to address physical memory can be expanded from 32 to 36.

 

physical address extension (n) -  A feature that allows x86-based computers to support more than 4 gigabytes (GB) of physical memory. Up to 64 GB of physical memory can be used as regular 4-kilobyte (KB) pages, and the number of bits that can be used by the kernel to address physical memory can be expanded from 32 to 36.

 

physical computer (n) -  A hardware-based computer, as opposed to a software-based virtual machine.

 

physical date (n) -  The date a transaction physically occurred, such as the date that an item was received.

 

physical design (n) -  The third major stage in the design process, in which the project team determines how to specifically implement the logical design. Physical design addresses the technology that will be used by the end user. The goal is to apply real-world technology constraints to the logical design, such as implementation and performance considerations. Physical design corresponds to a contractor's blueprints for the physical elements of a structure-wiring, plumbing, heating, and ventilation. The contractor's plans add detail to the architect's plans and reflect real-world construction constraints. physical disk resource (n) -  A disk on a cluster storage device. Physical disks are supported as cluster resources by a Resource DLL.

 

physical environment (n) -  An environment composed of physical machines. physical inventory (n) -  The actual count of inventory on hand.

 

physical layer (n) -  Layer one of the OSI model. A software layer that transmits bits from one computer to another and regulates the transmission of a stream of bits over a physical medium. This layer defines how the cable is attached to the network and which transmission technique is used to send data over the cable.

 

physical machine (n) -  A hardware-based computer, as opposed to a software-based virtual machine.

 

physical memory (n) -  The amount of RAM memory in a system, as distinguished from virtual memory.

 

physical network adapter (n) -  The component of a computer's internal hardware that enables the computer to connect with another computer, server or any networking device over a wired or wireless LAN connection.

 

physical path (n) -  The physical location of a directory or file. May be either a path on the local computer or a universal naming convention (UNC) path on a remote computer. physical percent complete (n) -  An alternative value to Percent [%] Complete or Percent [%] Work Complete that you enter per task. This may be useful when analyzing project performance through such means as variance analysis or earned value analysis. physical presence interface (n) -  An interface to run device operations that require physical presence.

 

physical resource (n) -  A file (for example, .vhd files or script) that can be imported into or exported from the Virtual Machine Manager library. physical store (n) -  The physical databases that comprise the Data Warehouse. physical-to-virtual machine conversion (n) -  The process by which a functioning physical computer is converted' to an identical

 

PIC (n) -  A device that functions as an overall manager in an interrupt driven system.

 

PIC (n) -  A Microsoft license offered on a per-user, per-month subscription price which provides organizations with the capability to connect their existing base of Live Communications Server-enabled users to the top public IM service providers (MSN, AOL, and Yahoo!).

 

PIC provisioning (n) -  The exchange, through Microsoft, of connectivity information with one or more public IM service providers.

 

PIC S9(4) COMP Integer (n) -  A 16-bit COBOL data type that represents signed arithmetic operations occupying 2 bytes of storage, and can take on values from -9999 to +9999 or -32768 to +32767. A PIC S9(4) COMP integer is normally analogous to an Integer data type in Microsoft-© Visual Basic-© and a Short Integer in C when referring to 32-bit.

 

PIC S9(9) COMP Integer (n) -  A 32-bit COBOL data type that represents a 4 byte signed arithmetic operation, and can take on values from -999999999 to +999999999 or -2147483648 to +2147483647, depending on compiler options. A PIC S9(9) COMP Integer is similar to a Long Integer in C.

 

pica (n) -  A typographical unit of measure that is equal to one sixth of an inch. pick (v) -  To withdraw items from inventory for production or distribution. picking list (n) -  A list of the items, along with their quantities and locations, that are required to fill a manufacturing order or shipping order.

 

picking route (n) -  The prescribed sequence for withdrawing the required components from inventory for manufacturing a product.

 

picklist (n) -  A list that can be opened to reveal all choices for a given field.

 

Picks for you (PN) -  The category of items that is personalized for the current user.

 

Pickup directory (n) -  A directory that receives RFC-822 compliant files from the file system for the purpose of creating message objects that can be passed to the Submission queue.

 

Pickup folder (n) -  The directory from which messages are picked up.

 

Pico probe (n) -  A probe with an extremely small tip that allows for the detection of signals on small integrated circuits or traces.

 

picture (n) -  A pictorial graphic such as a digital photograph or illustration.

 

picture (n) -  A graphical representation that's associated with a user account for Windows and Windows Live.

 

Picture Accent List (PN) -  A SmartArt graphic layout used to show grouped or related information. The small shapes on the upper corners are designed to contain pictures. Emphasizes Level 2 text over Level 1 text, and is a good choice for large amounts of Level 2 text.

 

Picture Accent Process (PN) -  A SmartArt graphic layout used to show sequential steps in a task, process, or workflow. The rectangular shapes in the background are designed to contain pictures.

 

picture button (n) -  A control in a form that consists of an actionable image. At run time the user can click the image to run rules or actions similar to a button.

 

Picture Caption List (PN) -  A SmartArt graphic layout used to show non-sequential or grouped blocks of information. The top shapes are designed to contain pictures and pictures are emphasized over text. Works well for pictures with short text captions. PICTURE clause (n) -  A COBOL clause that specifies the general characteristics and editing requirements of an elementary item. The PICTURE character string is made up of COBOL characters used as symbols and can contain a maximum of 30 characters. picture content (n) -  An image that is bounded by a picture frame.

 

picture element (n) -  The smallest element used to form the composition of an image on a computer monitor. Computer monitors display images by drawing thousands of very small pixels arranged in columns and rows.

 

picture frame (n) -  A container that surrounds the picture content.

 

picture password (n) -  A picture-based sign-in method that authenticates a user by checking gestures made on a picture of the user's own choosing. picture placeholder (n) -  A rectangle that represents an imported graphic in your document. You can increase scrolling speed by temporarily replacing graphics with picture placeholders.

 

Picture Presentation (PN) -  A feature that converts each slide in a presentation into a single image and rebuilds a new, compressed PPT presentation that can easily be shared, but not edited.

 

Picture Styles (PN) -  A gallery of effects that users can apply to images to create a customized, artistic look.

 

Picture Virtual Folder (n) -  A feature that allows the user to group image files by any criteria and display them in one place.

 

picture wrapping (n) -  A feature that consists of picture wrap functionality, allowing the user to select from various styles to specify how pictures flow around other objects in a document.

 

picture-in-picture (n) -  A small, inset, secondary video window displayed inside the main video window.

 

Pictures (PN) -  A folder that stores the user's graphics, e.g. digital pictures. Many graphic design and photo-editing programs use this location by default to open or save graphic files.

 

PIDL (n) -  A pointer to an item identifier list. In the Shell API, namespace objects are usually identified by a PIDL.

 

pie chart (n) -  A round chart that shows the size of items in a single data series, proportional to the sum of the items.

 

pie of pie chart (n) -  A pie chart with user-defined values extracted and combined into a second pie.

 

piece code (n) -  A code that indicates how many units of piecework an employee produces.

 

piecemeal restore (n) -  A composite restore in which a database is restored in stages, with each stage corresponding to a restore sequence. The initial sequence restores the files in the primary filegroup, and, optionally, other files, to any point in time supported by the recovery model and brings the database online. Subsequent restore sequences bring remaining files to the point consistent with the database and bring them online. piecework (n) -  Work that is paid per unit made or completed.

 

PIF (n) -  A file that provides information to Windows about how best to run MS-DOS- based programs. When you start an MS-DOS-based program, Windows looks for a program information file to use with it.program information files contain such items as the name of the file, a start-up directory, and multitasking options.

 

PIFF (PN) -  A standard multimedia file format for delivery and playback of multimedia content.

 

piid (n) -  The identifying information for a payment instrument.

 

piler (n) -  A user who doesn't file mailbox items regularly.

 

piler user (n) -  A user who doesn't file mailbox items regularly.

 

pillarbox (n) -  A video effect that occurs when vertical black bars display on both sides of an image on widescreen displays. This usually occurs when video content not intended for widescreen display is played back on widescreen televisions.

 

pilot (n) -  The introduction of the solution into the production environment, and trial by installers, systems support staff, and end users. Pilots are aimed at minimizing the impact of the deployment and providing valuable feedback on the project's suitability for completion.

 

pilot group (n) -  A representative sample of production machines that are used to test an Internet Explorer package before a full deployment to the entire organization. Unlike a test lab, a pilot group uses production machines and users.

 

pilot identifier (n) -  The string that is received with a new call that is used to associate the call with a dial plan.

 

pilot number (n) -  A telephone number that points to a hunt group and is the access number for calls that are routed to Unified Messaging servers.

 

PIM (n) -  A technology, which is designed to manage privileged identities and their access rights.

 

PIN (n) -  A unique and secret identification code similar to a password that is assigned to an authorized user and used to gain access to personal information or assets via an electronic device.

 

pin (v) -  To anchor the side of an image when resizing it.

 

pin (v) -  To fix an item, such as a tile, library, movie, game, or app, in a given area of the UI, so it is always accessible in that area (e.g., to make a library always visible in the navigation pane).

 

PIN code (n) -  A unique and secret identification code similar to a password that is assigned to an authorized user and used to gain access to personal information or assets via an electronic device.

 

PIN sign-in (n) -  The capability to sign in to a PC by using a four-digit code.

 

Pin this list (v) -  To fix a list in a given area of the UI, so it is always accessible in that area.

 

Pin to Home (PN) -  The UI label for the button on the app bar that affixes a tile to your Home screen.

 

pin to start (PN) -  To add a shortcut to an application or part of an application or contact by fixing its tile to the Start screen.

 

Pin to Start (PN) -  The UI label for the button on the app bar that affixes a tile to the Start screen.

 

pin to Startboard (v) -  To anchor an item in a given portion of the Azure preview portal home page so that it is always accessible.

 

PIN unlock key (n) -  An 8-digit code used to unlock the SIM card. A Personal Unlocking Key is a type of personal identification number (PIN).

 

pinch (n) -  A zoom out gesture represented by two fingers with at least one of them moving towards the other finger at any angle, within an acceptable tolerance. pinch (v) -  To move two (or more) fingers toward each other.

 

pinch gesture (n) -  A zoom out gesture represented by two fingers with at least one of them moving towards the other finger at any angle, within an acceptable tolerance. ping (v) -  To test whether a computer is connected to the Internet using the ping utility. ping (n) -  A protocol for testing whether a particular computer is connected to the Internet by sending a packet to its IP address and waiting for a response.

 

Ping device (v) -  The action of testing a particular device on the network for

 

troubleshooting purposes using the ping utility.

 

ping time out (n) -  The amount of time after which a ping attempt fails.

 

Pink Hues (PN) -  One of the background colors on the Screen Saver Settings dialog box that consists of a range of pink colors.

 

pinned site (n) -  A website that's pinned to the taskbar on the Windows desktop, which provides one-click access to the website.

 

PInvoke (n) -  The functionality provided by the common language runtime to enable managed code to call unmanaged native DLL entry points.

 

pip count (n) -  In Internet Backgammon, the minimum total of dice rolls that is needed to move a player's checkers around and off the board.

 

pipe (n) -  The | character.

 

pipe (v) -  In Windows PowerShell, to send the results of the preceding command as input to the next command in the pipeline.

 

pipebind (n) -  A special object that is unique to Windows PowerShell for SharePoint and provides a second layer of specialized parameter sets that are optimized for SharePoint Foundation.

 

pipebind object (n) -  A special object that is unique to Windows PowerShell for SharePoint and provides a second layer of specialized parameter sets that are optimized for SharePoint Foundation.

 

pipeline (n) -  A software infrastructure that defines and links together one or more stages of a business process, running them in sequence to complete a specific task. Each stage of a pipeline contains one or more pipeline components (COM objects) that can be configured to work with the unique requirements of the site.

 

pipeline (n) -  A potential sales transaction in process.

 

pipeline (n) -  A set of commands that chain the output of one command into the input of the next command.

 

pipeline (n) -  A series of commands connected by pipeline operators (|) (ASCII 124). Each pipeline operator sends the results of the preceding command as input to the next command.

 

pipeline component (n) -  The Component Object Model (COM) server object that implements the required pipeline component interfaces.

 

pipeline configuration file (n) -  A file containing the configuration data for a pipeline.

 

The pipeline specified in the file is created and run by a pipeline object. pipeline configuration template (n) -  The template file used to create new pipelines. The pipelines created using a pipeline configuration template are saved as pipeline configuration (.pct) files. The templates serve as the basis for creating custom pipelines. Stages and components can be added, deleted, or renamed in any template.

 

Pipeline Designer (n) -  A graphical user-interface tool used to create and configure pipelines in BizTalk Server.

 

pipeline mode (n) -  An application pool setting that determines how to process requests that involve managed resources. The options are integrated mode or classic mode. pipeline object (n) -  An object that loads a pipeline configuration file and runs the pipeline components configured within it.

 

pipelining (n) -  The use of pipes in passing the output of one task as input to another until a desired sequence of tasks has been carried out.

 

piracy (n) -  Any unauthorized copying, distribution, and use of computer software, or software theft.

 

pitch (n) -  A measurement of the number of characters that fit in a horizontal inch. Pitch is generally used to measure monospaced fonts. pitch (n) -  A rotation in 3D space around the x-axis.

 

pivot (v) -  To rotate a table-valued expression by turning the unique values from one column in the expression into multiple columns in the output, and perform aggregations where they are required on any remaining column values that are wanted in the final output.

 

pivot (n) -  A control that provides a quick way to manage the navigation of views within an application.

 

pivot area (n) -  The worksheet area into which you drag PivotTable or PivotChart fields to change the layout of the report. On a new report, dashed blue outlines indicate the pivot area on the worksheet.

 

pivot currency (n) -  The currency against which exchange rates are entered in the rate measure group.

 

PivotChart (PN) -  An interactive technology in Microsoft Excel or Access that can show dynamic graphical views of data from a list or a database.

 

PivotChart report (n) -  A chart that provides interactive analysis of data, like a PivotTable report. You can change views of data, see different levels of detail, or reorganize the chart layout by dragging fields and by showing or hiding items in fields. PivotChart view (n) -  A view that shows a graphical analysis of data in a datasheet or form. You can see different levels of detail or specify the layout by dragging fields and items or by showing and hiding items in the drop-down lists for the fields.

 

PivotDiagram (PN) -  A collection of shapes arranged in a tree structure that helps analyze and summarize data in a visual, easy-to-understand format. It starts out as a single shape, called a top node, that contains information imported from a worksheet, table, view, or cube.

 

PivotTable (PN) -  An interactive technology in Microsoft Excel or Access that can show dynamic views of the same data from a list or a database.

 

PivotTable data (n) -  In a PivotTable report, the summarized data calculated from the data fields of a source list or table.

 

PivotTable form (n) -  An interactive table that summarizes large amounts of data by using format and calculation methods that you choose. You can rotate its row and column headings to view the data in different ways, similar to an Excel PivotTable report. PivotTable grand totals (n) -  Total values for all cells in a row or all cells in a column of a PivotTable report. Values in a grand total row or column are calculated by using the same summary function used in the data area of the PivotTable report.

 

PivotTable list (n) -  A Microsoft Office Web Component that allows you to create a structure similar to an Excel PivotTable report. Users can view the PivotTable list in a Web browser and change its layout in a manner similar to an Excel PivotTable report. PivotTable report (n) -  An interactive, cross tabulated Excel report that summarizes and analyzes data, such as database records, from various sources including ones external to Excel.

 

PivotTable subtotal (n) -  A row or column that uses a summary function to display the total of detail items in a PivotTable field.

 

PivotTable view (n) -  A view that summarizes and analyzes data in a datasheet or form. You can use different levels of detail or organize data by dragging the fields and items, or by showing and hiding items in the drop-down lists for the fields.

 

pixel (n) -  The smallest element used to form the composition of an image on a computer monitor. Computer monitors display images by drawing thousands of very small pixels arranged in columns and rows.

 

Pixel  -  (PICture ELement)- All computer screen or printed images are made up of pixels,

 

small square dots - the smaller the pixels, the higher the image quality.

 

pixel aspect ratio (n) -  The ratio of a pixel's width to its height. Computer monitor pixels are square, and therefore have a pixel aspect ratio of 1:1.

 

pixel format (n) -  The size and arrangement of pixel color components. The format is specified by the total number of bits used per pixel and the number of bits used to store the red, green, blue, and alpha components of the color of the pixel.

 

pixel shader (n) -  A graphics function which calculates computer image effects pixel by pixel allowing control of the lighting, shading and color of each individual pixel.

 

Pixelate (v) -  A filter effect in Windows Movie Maker.

 

pixelated  -  A picture that has been compressed so much that the pixels that make it up are large and visible to the naked eye, making the image look like it is made out of square blocks (which it is, but they shouldn't be visible).

 

pixels per inch (n) -  A measurement of the clarity or fineness of detail of an image displayed on a computer monitor.

 

pizza box (n) -  A chassis type that can be reported by the Win32_SystemEnclosure class in Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and that refers to the chassis type that consumes 1U of rack space on a standardized 42U rack.

 

PJL (n) -  The printer command language developed by Hewlett Packard that provides printer control at the print-job level. Using PJL commands, you can change default printer settings such as number of copies to print. PJL commands also permit switching printer languages between print jobs without action by the user. If bi-directional communication is supported, a PJL-compatible printer can send information such as printer model and job status to the print server.

 

PKCS (n) -  A family of standards for public key cryptography that includes RSA encryption, Diffie-Hellman key agreement, password-based encryption, extended-syntax, cryptographic message syntax, private key information syntax, and certificate request syntax, as well as selected attributes. Developed, owned, and maintained by RSA Data Security, Inc.

 

PKCS #10 (n) -  The Certification Request Syntax Standard, developed and maintained by RSA Data Security, Inc. A syntax for certificate requests.

 

PKCS #12 (n) -  Personal Information Exchange Syntax Standard, developed and maintained by RSA Data Security, Inc. This standard primarily provides a format for storing keys or a certificate in a file.

 

PKCS #7 (n) -  The Cryptographic Message Syntax Standard. It is a general syntax, developed and maintained by RSA Data Security, Inc., for data to which cryptography may be applied, such as digital signatures and encryption. It also provides a syntax for disseminating certificates or certificate revocation lists.

 

PKI (n) -  The laws, policies, standards, and software that regulate or manipulate certificates and public and private keys. In practice, it is a system of digital certificates, certification authorities, and other registration authorities that verify and authenticate the validity of each party involved in an electronic transaction. Standards for PKI are still evolving, even though they are being widely implemented as a necessary element of electronic commerce.

 

PKI certificate (n) -  A system of digital certificates, certification authorities, and other registration authorities that verify and authenticate the validity of each party involved in an electronic transaction.

 

PKI hierarchy (n) -  A hierarchy in which the roles of the certification authority are separated into one root CA and one or more subordinate CAs.

 

PL/SQL (n) -  Oracle's data manipulation language that allows sequenced or grouped execution of SQL statements and is commonly used to manipulate data in an Oracle database. The syntax is similar to the Ada programming language.

 

PLA (PN) -  A Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) API that enables application programmers to log system performance and diagnosis data, and to generate alert notifications based on performance counter thresholds.

 

place (n) -  A window that is part of the navigation layer in the Dynamics NAV application. place in service date (n) -  The date that an asset is ready and available for service. placeable shape (n) -  A 2-D shape that is set to work with routable connectors and automatic layout. If a shape is set as placeable, a routable connector can detect and avoid crossing through it.

 

placeholder (n) -  A symbolic value used in place of a real value that is unknown or unavailable at the current time, or that is not displayed for security reasons. placeholder (n) -  A box with dotted borders in a slide layout that holds title and body text or objects such as charts, tables, and pictures.

 

placeholder text (n) -  Text or some other element used in an application as an indicator that the user should enter in his or her own text.

 

placement (n) -  The process of selecting the most suitable host to deploy a virtual machine on.

 

placement and load balancer (n) -  A Windows Fabric component that ensures that services running in the cluster are efficiently mapped to cluster nodes in order to distribute load across the cluster.

 

Places (n) -  A feature of the Windows 8 Bing Weather app that lets users choose geographic locations in which to track weather and personalize the app with these choices places (n) -  Any disk drive, folder, or other place in which you can store files and folders. Programs will commonly ask you to choose a location to save a file.

 

places (PN) -  A feature in Cortana's Notebook that enables the user to add or edit the user's favorite places.

 

plain old CLR object (n) -  An object that does not inherit from another class or implement an interface.

 

plain old telephone service (n) -  Basic dial telephone connection to the public switched network, without any added features or functions. Until the 1970s, POTS was the only telephone service offered by local telecommunications providers.

 

plain text (n) -  A string of text that is displayed with one value for each text attribute: typeface, slant, and weight.

 

plaintext (n) -  Data in its unencrypted or decrypted form.

 

plaintext authentication (n) -  An authentication mechanism that is supported by most browsers, including Internet Explorer, and encodes (but does not encrypt) user name and password data before transmitting it over the network.

 

plan (n) -  A schedule of task start and finish dates and resource and cost data.

 

plan (n) -  An anticipated progression of interrelated activities that do not have assigned start and end times or assigned resources.

 

Plan A gateway (n) -  A SIP-PSTN gateway that meets the Unified Communications specifications.

 

plan cache (n) -  The part of the SQL Server memory pool that is used to store execution plans for Transact-SQL batches, stored procedures, and triggers. plan guide (n) -  A SQL Server module that attaches query hints to queries in deployed applications, without directly modifying the query.

 

planar (adj) -  In computer graphics, lying within a plane.

 

planar coordinate system (n) -  A system of coordinates in reference to a planar space. planar projection (n) -  The result of projecting an image onto a flat surface. planned cost (n) -  The latest cost of tasks, resources, assignments, and the entire project, which Project displays in the Cost field as cost or total cost.

 

planned intercompany demand (n) -  Predicted demand for a product by a legal entity that assumes the role of a vendor. The planned demand is generated from planned demand for the product from a downstream legal entity.

 

planned manual failover (n) -  For an availability group, a failover without data loss that is initiated by a database administrator, typically, for administrative purposes. planned order (n) -  An order generated to fulfill an item requirement. planned production order (n) -  A source document that documents production requirements generated from a production plan.

 

planned purchase order (n) -  An order proposal generated by a master scheduling calculation to fulfill a requirement for a purchased item.

 

planned transfer order (n) -  An order proposal generated by a master scheduling calculation to fulfill a requirement for a transferred item. planned work (n) -  Work that is anticipated to meet planned orders. planner (n) -  A group of interests related to a particular subject or event.

 

Planning Administration Console (PN) -  A thin client that allows members of the global administrator role to make configurations to any computer that is running PerformancePoint Planning Server. Configurations include creating and editing applications, creating and editing model sites, adding users to PerformancePoint Planning Server applications, and adding users to or removing users from the global administrator role, the Modeler role, or the user administrator role.

 

Planning Business Modeler (n) -  A component of PerformancePoint Planning Server that is the primary interface for designing and managing business applications that perform complex planning, budgeting, forecasting, and consolidation.

 

Planning Command Utility (PN) -  A tool that assists in the administration and limited modification of the Planning Server. The tool consists of 12 commands that allow for scriptable actions with Planning Server.

 

Planning Process Service (PN) -  The Web service that supports the running of all scheduled and ad-hoc workflow processes and tasks for Planning Server applications. Planning Server (PN) -  The Planning server component of PerformancePoint Server. It is an infrastructure that includes everything between the PerformancePoint Server client tier and the SQL Server 2005 databases and SQL Server Analysis Services cubes.

 

Planning System Database (PN) -  The database that tracks all Planning Server configurations, security, and applications.

 

Planning Web Service (PN) -  The Web service that is used by Planning Business Modeler and PerformancePoint Add-in for Excel to interact with Planning Server. The Web service supports user authentication, authorization, and the storage and retrieval of information that resides in Planning Server.

 

planning, budgeting, and forecasting (n) -  The interrelated processes of planning business activities, developing budgets based on the plans, and forecasting future expenditures and revenues based on budgeted and actual data.

 

Plasma  -  A type of very large screen, either TV or computer monitor.

 

platform (n) -  The foundation technology of a computer system, normally the type of computer and/or operating system being used.

 

platform (n) -  A set of subsystems and interfaces that form a common structure from which a stream of derivative products can be efficiently developed and produced. A given product may have platform deliverables (building blocks) from several areas that define its implementation.

 

platform as a service (n) -  The capability provided to the consumer of deploying onto the cloud infrastructure consumer-created or acquired applications created using programming languages, libraries, services, and tools supported by the provider. The consumer does not manage or control the underlying cloud infrastructure, including network, servers, operating systems, or storage, but has control over the deployed applications and possibly of the configuration settings for the application-hosting environment.

 

platform configuration register (n) -  A register inside a Trusted Platform Module (TPM).

 

This register is sufficiently large to contain a hash (currently only SHA-1).

 

platform development kit (n) -  A development kit that includes all the tools, technology,

 

and documentation that are required in each specific area of the Surface product, such as

 

applications (including the SDK), Shell, hardware, and the Vision System.

 

platform invoke (n) -  The functionality provided by the common language runtime to

 

enable managed code to call unmanaged native DLL entry points.

 

platform layer (n) -  The layer that includes the physical servers and services that support

 

the services layer. The platform layer consists of many instances of SQL Server, each of

 

which is managed by the SQL Azure fabric.

 

Platform Notification System (PN) -  A platform-specific infrastructure for push notification delivery with barebones functions.

 

platform preview (n) -  A rendering environment designed for developers to test and preview new or updated functionality.

 

platform provisioning (n) -  The process of synchronizing a secondary server with the Web platform components and applications that are installed on the primary server by using the Platform Provisioning feature. The components that can be provisioned are any of the Web server role services and any of the components that were installed on the primary server by using Microsoft Web Platform Installer.

 

Platform Server Role (n) -  A role that consists of the services that are used to process data. To run Microsoft Dynamics CRM, you must have at least one computer that is running the Platform Server role.

 

platformer (PN) -  A game category that emphasizes jumping to reach platforms, avoid obstacles, or attack enemies.

 

Platform-independent  -  If something is platform-independent, you don't need a particular type of computer or particular software to use it. For example is the internet, which you can access from a PC, Mac, tablet or any smartphone.

 

platform-independent  -  A term describing software that can run on a variety of hardware platforms or software architectures. Platform-independent software can be used in many different environments, requiring less planning and translation across an enterprise.

 

Play (PN) -  A button in a video conversation window that starts or restarts the video feed. play (v) -  To start or continue the execution of a digital media file.

 

play count (n) -  A count of how many times a digital media file has been played.

 

Play in Background (PN) -  An audio style that sets your audio to play in the background as a soundtrack to your presentation.

 

Play Recorded Announcement (oth) -  An item on the right-click menu for a conference participant that prompts the conferencing service to play a pre-arranged recorded announcement to the conference participants.

 

Play Sound troubleshooter (n) -  A troubleshooter that helps find and fix problems that

 

prevent your computer or audio devices from playing sound.

 

play to (v) -  To stream music, images or videos to a specific device on your home

 

network.

 

Play To (PN) -  The feature that allows users to stream music, images or videos to a specific device on their home network.

 

Play To contract (n) -  A contract that allows developers to leverage the Play To button on the Connect Charm to invoke the remote-play behavior. In response to the button click, the developer can invoke the Windows Play To experience. Or the developer can provide a custom Play To experience.

 

playback (n) -  The replay of a digital media file.

 

playback (n) -  The replay of an animation storyboard.

 

Playback Manager (PN) -  An interface that manages audio and video playback for Windows Store apps.

 

playback order (n) -  A sequence of playback of selected music/videos

 

playback speed (n) -  The speed at which a voice message is played back to user in the Exchange Server 2007 Unified Messaging feature.

 

player (n) -  A client program or control that receives digital media content streamed from a server or played from local files. Windows Media Player is an example of a player. player (n) -  A graphic object that controls audio within the Music application. Users can add songs from albums or custom collections to the playlist and then play, pause, stop, or remove them.

 

playhead (n) -  An icon that represents the current location being played within the selected media. As clips are being played it moves along the timeline of events to the nearest frame boundary. The positioning of the icon is always between two frames. The preview area will display the frame to the right of the current location.

 

playlist (n) -  A set of songs and/or albums selected by the customer, from the customer's music library. ?

 

playlist parser plug-in (n) -  A type of plug-in that parses system or custom playlist formats and transforms them into SMIL-compliant XML DOM objects supported by Windows Media Services.

 

PlayReady (PN) -  A content access and protection technology that enables business models for digital entertainment content, products, services, and devices.

 

PlayReady Secure Delivery (PN) -  The service type of the Media Service for PlayReady digital rights management.

 

PLB (n) -  A Windows Fabric component that ensures that services running in the cluster are efficiently mapped to cluster nodes in order to distribute load across the cluster.

 

PLD (n) -  A logic chip that is programmed by the customer, not the manufacturer. Like a gate array, a PLD is a collection of logic gates. Unlike a gate array, a PLD does not need to be programmed as part of the manufacturing process.

 

pledge (n) -  A promise for a future donation.

 

PLM (PN) -  An operating system process that closes apps that are not foreground apps to conserve system resources, enhance battery life, and remove the burden of app management, task management, or both, from the user. When the user switches back or re­launches the app, the app starts right where it left off.

 

plot (v) -  To create a graphic or a diagram by connecting points representing variables (values) that are defined by their positions in relation to a horizontal (x) axis and a vertical (y) axis (and sometimes a depth, or z, axis).

 

plot area (n) -  In a 2-D chart, the area bounded by the axes, including all data series. In a 3-D chart, the area bounded by the axes, including the data series, category names, tick- mark labels, and axis titles.

 

plotter (n) -  Any device used to draw charts, diagrams, and other line-based graphics. Plotters use either pens or electrostatic charges and toner. Plotters use three basic types of paper handling: flatbed, drum, and pinch roller.

 

plotter font (n) -  A font created by a series of dots connected by lines. Plotter fonts can be scaled to any size and are most often printed on plotters. Some dot-matrix printers also support plotter fonts.

 

Plug and Play (n) -  A type of device, such as a game controller or printer, that automatically works when you connect it to your computer. The computer configures the settings and installs the necessary drivers by itself.

 

Plug and Play BIOS (PN) -  A BIOS with responsibility for configuring Plug and Play cards and system-board devices during system power up. Provides runtime configuration services for system board devices after startup.

 

plug-and-play extensions (n) -  A technology that makes a loosely-connected device look like a tightly-coupled device and provides identical experience for network connected devices as directly connected devices.

 

pluggable authentication (n) -  A mechanism to integrate multiple low-level

 

authentication schemes into a high-level API, which allows for programs that rely on authentication to be written independently of the underlying authentication scheme. plug-in (n) -  An auxiliary software component that extends or enhances the features of other software.

 

Plug-in  -  A small piece of software that adds features to already existing, usually large, programs.

 

Plug'n'play  -  (Plug and Play)- A system where Windows automatically detects any new hardware that is plugged into the PC and adjusts to it without human intervention. plumb (v) -  To open a device, associate it with a physical interface or create a specific named logical interface, and set up the streams needed for IPv4 and IPv6 to use the device.

 

plus or minus sign (n) -  The -± character.

 

plus pointer (n) -  The pointer that appears when you move the pointer to the left edge of a field in a datasheet. When the plus pointer appears, you can click to select the entire field. plus sign (n) -  The + character, used to indicate addition or a positive number.

 

PLUS SIGN (n) -  The + character, used to indicate addition or a positive number. PLUS-MINUS SIGN (n) -  The -± character.

 

PMARGB32 (PN) -  One of the two common pixel formats supported by Microsoft DirectX. PMARG32 uses 8-bit values for alpha, red, green, and blue, for a total of 32-bits per pixel. Each color is alpha premultiplied, which makes alpha blending operations more efficient.

 

PMO (PN) -  A department responsible for establishing and maintaining project

 

management standards and expectations for the organization.

 

pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (n) -  A vaccine for immunization against disease

 

caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus).

 

pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (n) -  A vaccine for immunization against 23 types

 

of pneumococcal bacteria.

 

PNG (n) -  A graphic file format that is supported by some World Wide Web browsers. PNG supports variable transparency of images (alpha channels) and control of image brightness on different computers (gamma correction). PNG files are compressed bitmaps. p-node (n) -  A NetBIOS implementation that uses point-to-point communication with a WINS server to resolve names as IP addresses.

 

PnP device (n) -  A type of device, such as a game controller or printer, that automatically works when you connect it to your computer. The computer configures the settings and installs the necessary drivers by itself.

 

PnP-X (n) -  A technology that makes a loosely-connected device look like a tightly- coupled device and provides identical experience for network connected devices as directly connected devices.

 

PNRP (n) -  A standard set of formats and procedures which enables secure and dynamic publication, registration and resolution of computer names and IP addresses including the ability to register multiple names on a single computer, multiple computers to a single name, and have names registered by applications.

 

PNS (n) -  A platform-specific infrastructure for push notification delivery with barebones functions.

 

PO (n) -  A formal request for goods or services. The purchase order shows the quantity of goods or services ordered, expected receipt date, and supplier name. The purchase order may also include other information pertaining to the delivery of the goods or services. POC (n) -  The verification that the selected technology performs according to pre­established criteria in a lab environment designed to simulate the production environment.

 

Pocket PC (n) -  A mobile, larger form-factor computing device small enough to fit in a coat pocket that uses the Microsoft Windows CE or Windows Mobile operating system. pocket PC  -  A PDA platform launched by Microsoft and several partner hardware vendors in April 2000.

 

Pocket PC synchronization (oth) -  A function that allows the user to synchronize Address Book and Calendar information with a PC.

 

POCO (n) -  An object that does not inherit from another class or implement an interface. POCO class (n) -  A class in the Entity Framework that does not inherit from another class or implement an interface.

 

POCO data class (n) -  A class in the Entity Framework that does not inherit from another class or implement an interface.

 

POCO entity (n) -  An entity in the Entity Framework that does not inherit or implement Entity Framework classes or interfaces.

 

POCO proxy (n) -  A proxy object that represents a POCO class.

 

POCO type (n) -  A class in the Entity Framework that does not inherit from another class or implement an interface.

 

podcast (n) -  A series of digital-media files that users can subscribe to online, that are sent to their computers and that can then be accessed on demand on the users' reader. The majority of podcasts are available as audio files in MP3 format, syndicated through an RSS (XML) file. Other formats and other types of files, such as video, can also be podcasted.

 

Podcast  -  An audio file that can be downloaded to a portable audio player or computer, usually speech.

 

podcast  -  A coined term to define a broadcast of multimedia files to an Apple IPod or other appropriate receiver. A podcast is an audio or video file that subscribers can hear or view online.

 

podcast feed (n) -  A digital media file (audio or video) released episodically and downloadable from the Internet.

 

point (v) -  To move a pointer (for example, an arrow) to a particular position on the screen, by using a pointing device such as a mouse or pen.

 

point (n) -  A unit of measure referring to the height of a printed character. A point equals 1/72 of an inch, or approximately 1/28 of a centimeter.

 

point (n) -  A value that is used in Microsoft Points to enable efficient micropayments and prepaid purchase for cash based consumers (including kids/teens, as well as emerging and developing markets) and provide a mechanism to directly reward loyal customers. point (n) -  A shape that represents a single position in a coordinate system.

 

point (n) -  The highest point of a curve, the point where a curve ends, or the point where two line segments meet in a polygon or freeform path.

 

Point and Figure chart (n) -  A chart that plots day-to-day price movements without taking into consideration the passage of time.

 

point chart (n) -  A chart that plots numerical data along two value axes (x,y).

 

point depth (n) -  The depth of data points displayed in a 3D chart area.

 

point event (n) -  An event occurrence as of a single point in time. Only the start time is required for the event. The CEP server infers the valid end time by adding a tick (the smallest unit of time in the underlying time data type) to the start time to set the valid time interval for the event. Point events are valid only for this single instant of time. point event model (n) -  The event model of a point event.

 

Point in time restore (n) -  The recovery of a database to a point within the retention period from a recent backup.

 

point layer (n) -  The layer in a map report that displays spatial data as points, for examples, points that indicate cities or points of interest.

 

point light (n) -  A type of light that is cast outward from a single point in all directions much like a standard light bulb.

 

point name (n) -  A name used to identify a conversion point and associate it with a

 

specific type of transaction (e.g. shoe sale, newsletter subscription).

 

point of interest (n) -  A location that you select to appear on a map in Concierge. These

 

locations might be, for example, rides on a custom map or restaurants on a Virtual Earth

 

map. A point of interest appears as a numbered circle on the map. You can also

 

recommend points of interest and add more information about them.

 

point of sale (n) -  The place at which the ownership of products is transferred from the

 

seller to the buyer in exchange for payment.

 

point of sale terminal (n) -  A computer terminal at the point of sale that records and tracks the ownership and transfer of products from the seller to the buyer in exchange for payment.

 

point of taxation (n) -  The point in time when a service that is rendered by a service provider is considered to be complete.

 

point of termination station (oth) -  Basic dial telephone connection to the public switched network, without any added features or functions. Until the 1970s, POTS was the only telephone service offered by local telecommunications providers.

 

point URL (n) -  The URL of the conversion point page.

 

point-and-click (adj) -  Pertaining to selecting data and activating programs by using a mouse or other pointing device to move a cursor to a desired location (point') and pressing a button on the mouse or other pointing device (‘click').'

 

pointer (n) -  A graphical image displayed on the screen that indicates the location of a pointing device.

 

pointer (n) -  In programming and information processing, a variable that contains the

 

memory location (address) of some data rather than the data itself.

 

pointer (n) -  An on-screen element whose location changes as the user moves the mouse.

 

Depending on the location of the mouse pointer and the operation of the program with

 

which it is working, the area of the screen where the mouse pointer appears serves as the

 

target for an action when the user presses one of the mouse buttons.

 

pointer (n) -  A needle, marker, or bar that indicates a single value displayed against a

 

scale on a report.

 

pointer resource record (n) -  A resource record used in a reverse lookup zone created within the in-addr.arpa domain to designate a reverse mapping of a host IP address to a host DNS domain name.

 

Pointer tool (n) -  An annotation tool used to point to information on a slide.

 

pointing device (n) -  An input device used to control an on-screen cursor for such actions as pressing' on-screen buttons in dialog boxes

 

point-in-time plan (n) -  A compensation plan that is calculated against a base figure taken at a particular point in time. Long-term incentives, such as stock option awards, are often calculated in this way.

 

point-in-time recovery (n) -  The process of recovering only the transactions within a log backup that were committed before a specific point in time, instead of recovering the whole backup.

 

point-of-sale activation (n) -  The process of activating tokens during a purchase. point-to-point connection (n) -  A method of connecting shapes such that the actual point of connection stays the same no matter how you move the connected shapes. Point-to-Point Protocol (n) -  A set of industry-standard framing and authentication protocols that are included with Windows to ensure interoperability with other remote access software. PPP negotiates configuration parameters for multiple layers of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model. The Internet standard for serial communications, PPP defines how data packets are exchanged with other Internet-based systems using a modem connection. PPP is documented in RFC 1661.

 

Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (n) -  A specification for connecting users on an Ethernet network to the Internet through a broadband connection, such as a single DSL line, wireless device, or cable modem. Using PPPoE and a broadband modem, LAN users can gain individual authenticated access to high-speed data networks. By combining Ethernet and Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), PPPoE provides an efficient way to create a separate connection for each user to a remote server.

 

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (n) -  Networking technology that supports multiprotocol virtual private networks (VPNs), enabling remote users to access corporate networks securely across the Internet or other networks by dialing into an Internet service provider (ISP) or by connecting directly to the Internet. PPTP tunnels, or encapsulates, Internet Protocol (IP) or Internetwork Packet Exchange (IPX) traffic inside IP packets.

 

This means that users can remotely run applications that depend on particular network protocols. PPTP is described in RFC 2637.

 

poison message (n) -  A message containing information that an application cannot successfully process. A poison message is not a corrupt message, and may not be an invalid request.

 

poison reverse (n) -  A process that, used with split horizon, improves Routing Information Protocol (RIP) convergence over simple split horizon by advertising all network IDs. However, the network IDs learned in a given direction are advertised with a hop count of 16, indicating that the network is unavailable.

 

poison-message queue (n) -  A subqueue of the application queue where poison messages get moved to be later processed by a poison-message handling application. policy (n) -  The mechanism by which computer settings are configured automatically, as defined by the administrator. Depending on context, this can refer to Group Policy or Windows NT 4.0 System Policy.

 

policy (n) -  A versioned collection of business rules.

 

policy (n) -  As set of rules defined by the administrator. For example, the policy may require all users to change their passwords.

 

policy (n) -  One or more rules or procedures that operationalize internal controls. policy (n) -  A group of settings that controls features on computers and mobile devices like software updates, Endpoint Protection, Windows Firewall settings, and the end-user experience in the Windows Intune Center.

 

policy bar code (n) -  An image that encodes a unique identifier for a Windows SharePoint Services object, where the value of the unique identifier can also be represented textually. Policy Filter page (n) -  The page where administrators build customized rules for e-mail addresses and domains in the customer's organization.

 

policy module (n) -  A Certificate Services component that determines whether a certificate request should be automatically approved, denied, or marked as pending. policy processing sequence (n) -  The order in which conflicts between policy rules are resolved. Policy rules defined at a lower level of the sequence always override conflicting policy rules at higher levels of the sequence.

 

policy rule (n) -  A rule in a policy that controls the actions that can or must be taken when the requirements of the condition are met.

 

policy setting (n) -  A single configuration item in a policy in Windows Intune.

 

policy template (n) -  A grouping of policy settings that cannot be changed and that serves

 

as the basis for creating a policy.

 

Policy Tip (PN) -  The message that notifies users of OWA, MOWA, Outlook Desktop Excel, Word and PowerPoint that they might be violating a data loss prevention (DLP) policy.

 

policy update flag (n) -  A flag that is used to indicate that a workflow should be re-run as an effect of a change to the sets or Management Policy Rules referring to it. policy-based management (n) -  A set of built-in functions that return server state information about values, objects, and settings in SQL Server. Policy Based Management allows a database administrator to declare the desired state of the system and checks the system for compliance with that state.

 

polio vaccine (n) -  A vaccine for immunization against poliomyelitis.

 

poliovirus vaccine (n) -  A vaccine for immunization against poliomyelitis.

 

Polka (n) -  One of the music genres that appears under Genre classification in Windows Media Player library. Based on ID3 standard tagging format for MP3 audio files. ID3v1 genre ID # 75.

 

Poll slide (n) -  A resource slide that displays a poll question to which all participants can respond.

 

polling (n) -  The process of periodically determining the status of each device in a set so that the active program can process the events generated by each device, such as whether a mouse button was pressed or whether new data is available at a serial port. This can be contrasted with event-driven processing, in which the operating system alerts a program or routine to the occurrence of an event by means of an interrupt or message rather than having to check each device in turn.

 

polling interval (n) -  A value that defines the frequency of the polling process. polling query (n) -  A singleton query that returns a value Analysis Services can use to determine if changes have been made to a table or other relational object.

 

Polsk Punk (n) -  One of the music genres that appears under Genre classification in

 

Windows Media Player library. Based on ID3 standard tagging format for MP3 audio files. Winamp genre ID # 134.

 

PolyBase (PN) -  A Microsoft technology available within the Microsoft Analytics Platform System to query Hadoop data that is stored in Hadoop clusters or in an Azure Blob Storage by using Transact-SQL (T-SQL) or to query semi-structured data and join the results with relational data sets stored in SQL Server, eliminating the need to extract, transform, and load data into the relational data warehouse and the requirement of additional manual processes, skills, or training in Hadoop.

 

polygon (n) -  A shape built from a regular pattern of points and segments. Examples of polygons include a triangle, a hexagon, or a 12-point star.

 

polygon (n) -  A shape representing a single area in a coordinate system. It may have holes, but it does not have multiple disconnected regions, nor does it have any infinitely-thin spurs. Its borders are representable as line strings in the same coordinate system. polygon layer (n) -  The layer in a map report that displays spatial data as areas, for example, areas that indicate geographical regions such as counties.

 

polyline (PN) -  A Bezier path made of segments that are either straight lines or circular arcs.

 

Polyline (PN) -  A tool to create a Bezier path made of segments that are either straight lines or circular arcs.

 

polymorphic code (n) -  Malicious code that changes its code structure or method of infection to evade detection by virus scanners.

 

polymorphism (n) -  In an object-oriented programming language, the ability to redefine a routine in a derived class (a class that inherited its data structures and routines from another class).

 

polynomial trendline (n) -  A curved trendline that is used when data fluctuates. pool (n) -  A group of things, such as invoices, sales orders, or productions, that have characteristics in common and are to be handled in a similar fashion.

 

pool (n) -  A combination of one or more front-end servers and a SQL database that is either hosted on the front-end server (Standard Edition configuration) or on one or more back-end servers (EE configurations).

 

pool (n) -  A collection of task virtual machines on which task applications run. pooled pipeline (n) -  A pipeline object that takes advantage of COM+ object pooling to speed up pipeline loading and execution.

 

Pop (n) -  One of the music genres that appears under Genre classification in Windows Media Player library. Based on ID3 standard tagging format for MP3 audio files. ID3v1 genre ID # 13.

 

pop (v) -  To fetch the top (most recently added) element of a stack, removing that element from the stack in the process.

 

POP aggregation (n) -  A feature that enables users to access their other POP3 enabled e­mail accounts from within their central e-mail account.

 

Pop Out (v) -  Button on a form that causes that section of the form you are in to open in a new window.

 

POP subscription (n) -  A subscription that gathers messages from POP3 mailboxes and delivers the messages to a designated Outlook Live mailbox so that the Outlook Live end user can centralize their e-mail accounts and only have to check one mailbox.

 

Pop/Funk (n) -  One of the music genres that appears under Genre classification in Windows Media Player library. Based on ID3 standard tagging format for MP3 audio files. ID3v1 genre ID # 62.

 

POP3 (n) -  An Internet standard protocol that allows a user to download e-mail from his or her inbox on a server to the client computer where messages are managed. This protocol works well for computers that are unable to maintain a continuous connection to a server.

 

POP3  -  (Post Office Protocol version 3; pr. ‘pop 3') A- protocol- for transmitting and receiving email.

 

POP-enabled account (n) -  An account that can receive mail using the POP3 protocol. Pop-Folk (n) -  One of the music genres that appears under Genre classification in Windows Media Player library. Based on ID3 standard tagging format for MP3 audio files. ID3v1 genre ID # 53.

 

Popular (PN) -  The filter for videos within Office 365 Video and its channels that sorts the videos according to popularity or what is trending.

 

Popular (PN) -  The collection title for items that meet a certain purchase/rental/play threshold.

 

Popular artists (PN) -  The collection title for musical atists that meet a certain purchase/rental/play threshold.

 

Popular movies (PN) -  The collection title for movies that meet a certain

 

purchase/rental/play threshold.

 

Popular music (PN) -  The collection title for music albums that meet a certain purchase/rental/play threshold.

 

Popular on Xbox (PN) -  The collection title for items that meet a certain

 

purchase/rental/play threshold on the Xbox console.

 

Popular Queries report (n) -  A Web analytics report that provides information on the most popular searches.

 

Popular shows (PN) -  The collection title for TV shows that meet a certain

 

purchase/rental/play threshold.

 

Popular stations (PN) -  The collection title for music app radio stations that meet a certain purchase/rental/play threshold.

 

populate (v) -  To import prepared data using a software procedure rather than the end user entering the information.

 

population (n) -  The process of scanning content to compile and maintain an index. pop-up (n) -  A new instance of the browser that occurs in the foreground of an html environment. Pop-up items include pop-up ads, pop-up forms, and other graphical browser-based items.

 

Pop-up  -  A form of online advertising where the advert pops up in a separate browser window when you go to a particular webpage. Many people find it intensely irritating, and some browsers now have the ability to block pop-ups from opening.

 

pop-up blocker (n) -  Software that prevents the display of pop-up items when browsing the Internet.

 

pop-up blocking (n) -  An Internet Explorer security feature that prevents an existing window from opening another window without explicit permission.

 

pop-up control (n) -  A control that displays content in a separate window relative to an element or point on the screen.

 

pop-up form (n) -  A form that stays on top of other windows. A pop-up form can be modal or modeless.

 

pop-up menu (n) -  A menu that is related to the active window or item, accessible by right-clicking the mouse.

 

pop-up menu  -  A menu that appears in a dialog box.

 

pop-up window (n) -  A window that appears when an option is selected. Typically, the window remains visible until the mouse button is released.

 

pop-up window (n) -  An overlapped window used for dialog boxes, message boxes, and other temporary windows that appear outside an application's primary window. Pornography (n) -  A content descriptor developed by Microsoft.

 

port (v) -  To move documents, graphics, and other files from one computer to another. port (v) -  To change a program in order to be able to run it on a different computer. port (n) -  A hardware- or software-based interface used to transfer information between a computer and other devices. Hardware ports are physical connections that are visible on the outside of the computer. Software ports are the numbered gateways in programs that software programs use to exchange information.

 

port (n) -  An entry point into BizTalk Server that connects adapters to pipelines.

 

port (n) -  An actor's interface component through which actors communicate with other

 

actors.

 

port (n) -  An inbound or outbound service endpoint that binds a communications protocol and data contract with a network address.

 

Port  -  A socket on the back (usually) of a computer which allows you to plug in extra hardware such as a printer or modem.

 

port  -  Ports can be classified as hardware ports or network (software) ports. Hardware ports consist of the outlets on the computer where cables or plugs connect. Examples include USB, SCSI and Ethernet ports.

 

port classification (n) -  A name assigned to a set of virtual network adapter port profiles that share some configuration properties.

 

port connector line (n) -  A line showing the connection between a Send/Receive shape and an operation on a Port shape.

 

port ID (n) -  The method that Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) use to specify which program running on the system is sending or receiving the data.

 

port number (n) -  A number that identifies a certain Internet application. For example, the

 

default port number for the WWW service is 80.

 

portable computer (n) -  Any computer designed to be moved easily.

 

portable device (n) -  A device that is light enough, rugged enough, and free enough of

 

encumbering external connections to be carried by a user.

 

Portable Document Format (n) -  The Adobe specification for electronic documents that use the Adobe Acrobat family of servers and readers.

 

portable executable file (n) -  The file format used for executable programs and for files to be linked together to form executable programs.

 

portable license (n) -  A license that is created when a packaged Windows Media file is transferred to a portable device. The portable license is located on the portable device, and contains rights that are specified in the original license.

 

portable media player (n) -  A generic handheld device that can play music, videos, display pictures, etc. Specifically, a non-Microsoft-branded type of this device.

 

Portable Network Graphics (n) -  A graphic file format that is supported by some World Wide Web browsers. PNG supports variable transparency of images (alpha channels) and control of image brightness on different computers (gamma correction). PNG files are compressed bitmaps.

 

portal (n) -  A website that users who are assigned to an appropriate user role can use to create and manage their own virtual machines and services.

 

Portal  -  A virtual gateway between computer systems, or a website that provides links to lots of useful sites on a particular theme, eg shopping or news.

 

portal  -  Usually used as a marketing term to described a Web site that is or is intended to be the first place people see when using the Web. Typically a ‘Portal site' has a catalog of web sites, a search engine, or both.

 

portal site (n) -  A type of SharePoint site that provides the top-level Web view (home page and related pages) of the portal.

 

portal URL (n) -  An internal Web address for accessing Live Meeting Manager on an intranet.

 

Ported In / Out  -  In: a telephone number is considered to be ported in when service provider

 

Ported In / Out  -  Out: telephone number is considered to be ported out when a number assigned to service provider A is moved from service provider A's switch to service provider B's switch

 

portfolio (n) -  A list of projects within an organization that may share common management of scope, budget, or resources.

 

portrait (n) -  An orientation where the long dimension of a rectangular area (for example, screen or paper) is vertical.

 

portrait orientation (n) -  An orientation where the long dimension of a rectangular area (for example, screen or paper) is vertical.

 

POS (n) -  The place at which the ownership of products is transferred from the seller to the buyer in exchange for payment.

 

POS terminal (n) -  A computer terminal at the point of sale that records and tracks the ownership and transfer of products from the seller to the buyer in exchange for payment. POSA (n) -  The process of activating tokens during a purchase.

 

Position (n) -  An option that allows the user to specify the location of an element on the screen.

 

position ID (n) -  A unique identifier that is associated to a position, which is a role or occupation within the organization.

 

position index (n) -  An identifier associated with each address card in the Contacts database. The position index indicates the address card's position relative to the other address cards in the database. A position index is distinct from an object identifier.

 

position slider (n) -  A user interface control (typically a progress bar) that indicates the progress of the media clip currently being played by showing a thumb advancing along the bar.

 

positional flat file (n) -  A type of file format used to represent business documents in which the records and fields have a fixed length, eliminating the need for delimiters. positional parameter (n) -  A parameter that can be specific without the parameter part (e.g. get item foo instead of get item name foo).

 

positioned update (n) -  An update, insert, or delete operation performed on a row at the current position of the cursor.

 

positioning (n) -  Placing elements, such as text and graphics, on a page to let the page author control the exact location and layer order of a page element. positive airway pressure (n) -  A mode of respiratory ventilation in which air is mechanically delivered into the airways and lungs.

 

positron emission tomography (n) -  A nuclear medicine imaging method similar to computed tomography that produces an image of functional processes in the body. possible owner (n) -  A node in a failover cluster or server cluster that can run a specific resource. By default, all nodes appear as possible owners, so the resource can run on any node. In most cases, it is appropriate to use this default setting.

 

post (n) -  A message that appears in a newsgroup, public folder, or other forum, such as Facebook or Twitter, accessible by a number of individuals.

 

post (v) -  To submit an article in a newsgroup or other online conference or forum. The term is derived from the posting' of a notice on a physical bulletin board.'

 

POST (n) -  A set of routines stored in read-only memory (ROM) that tests various system components such as RAM, the disk drives, and the keyboard, to see if they are properly connected and operating. If problems are found, these routines alert the user with a series of beeps or a message, often accompanied by a diagnostic numeric value. If the POST is successful, it passes control to the bootstrap loader.

 

post (n) -  To enter a debit or a credit into an account.

 

post (v) -  To record the monetary value of an economic event in a specific account, or to summarize and reclassify general and subsidiary journal account entries into general and subsidiary ledger account entries.

 

post (n) -  A message generated by Microsoft Dynamics CRM when an event occurs, or a message created by a CRM user.

 

POST  -  (Power On Self Test; pr. ‘post') A routine PCs go through when first switched on, before loading the operating system, to make sure the hardware is working properly.

 

Post a note (PN) -  The link someone clicks to leave a brief note on someone else's profile. post alert (n) -  Feature to receive new posts as email notifications.

 

post and transfer (v) -  The process of making temporary transactions a part of the permanent ledger and updating accounts by transaction amounts, if the line is error-free. Post Bill and AR adjustments (PN) -  The total credits applied to a Microsoft Azure customer's account since a customer's last bill.

 

post grades (v) -  To publish grades and feedback so that they are available to students. post list (n) -  The part of the product UI that displays posts as a list in a column. This list can be sorted chronologically.

 

post location (n) -  The geographical location data, defining the latitude/longitude (or location) of a post when it was published.

 

Post Office Protocol version 3 (n) -  An Internet standard protocol that allows a user to download e-mail from his or her inbox on a server to the client computer where messages are managed. This protocol works well for computers that are unable to maintain a continuous connection to a server.

 

post on Facebook (v) -  To post messages or upload photos to Facebook.

 

Post Rule Configurations (PN) -  Tab on the Records section of the ribbon in CRM that contains the controls for setting the rules about how posts are handled for Yammer. post to (PN) -  A UI option to share a message on Windows Live, Facebook, or both. post volume (n) -  The total number (the volume) of posts in a set of filters/dataset. postal code (n) -  An alphanumeric code assigned to all addresses in order to facilitate mail delivery.

 

postback (n) -  The process in which a Web page sends data back to the same page on the server.

 

post-deployment action (n) -  A set of methods that run from within the Office ClickOnce installer after the Office solution is installed.

 

post-deployment script (n) -  A set of zero or more user-specified database scripts that are executed in a specific order after the database deployment script is executed. poster (n) -  A large format printed notice, often with photographs or pictures, for placing on a wall.

 

Posterize (v) -  A filter effect in Windows Movie Maker.

 

posterizing operation (n) -  A lookup table operation that reduces the number of colors used in an image.

 

post-event (adj) -  Occurring after a core system operation has been completed. post-event (n) -  An asynchronous event whose handler runs only after the action that raised the event is complete.

 

postfix notation (n) -  A form of algebraic notation in which the operators appear after the operands.

 

posting account (n) -  A financial account that tracks assets, liabilities, revenue, or expenses.

 

posting date (n) -  The date that a transaction is recorded.

 

posting definition (n) -  Defines the ledger line entries that will be generated when a match exists between an originating transaction and the match criteria that has been defined. posting layer (n) -  A current, tax, or operations ledger classification that is assigned to accounting journal entries.

 

posting profile (n) -  A specification that defines which ledger accounts are to be updated by specific transaction types.

 

postmaster (n) -  The logon name (and therefore the email address) of an account that is responsible for maintaining email services on a mail server. When an account holder is having trouble with email, a message to postmaster or

 

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.' will usually reach a human who can solve the problem.'

 

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (n) -  The email address of the account responsible for maintaining services on a mail server that often responds to problems account holders have in sending or receiving email.

 

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (n) -  The email address of the account responsible for maintaining services on a mail server that often responds to problems account holders have in sending or receiving email.

 

post-milestone review (n) -  The review of work products associated with key milestones to confirm quality and effective project processes. -

 

post-operational workflow (n) -  A workflow that is asynchronous or that starts at a later time, but does not have to wait for a previous workflow to finish.

 

post-processor (n) -  A compatibility evaluator module that takes volumes of raw data and produces actionable data in a format that matches the ACT schema, with extensions that are supplied by the compatibility evaluator provider. More than one post-processor may depend on a single data collector, and a post-processor may depend on data from more than one data collector.

 

postroll (v) -  To extend the amount of encoded video by a specified number of frames. post-scan instructions (n) -  The instructions for the Distributed Scan Server to process the scanned images upon receipt. Includes which filters to run and any filter-specific attributes.

 

post-scan process (n) -  All the information created to accomplish an enterprise scan. It includes a destination server, scan ticket and post-scan instructions. post-scan process filter (n) -  A processing unit on the Distributed Scan Server that is called by the post scan-instructions to process each file as requested and log the results. PostScript (n) -  A page-description language from Adobe Systems that offers flexible font capability and high-quality graphics.

 

PostScript  -  A language that describes the appearance (text and graphics) of a printed page. PostScript is an industry standard for printing and imaging. Many printers contain or can be loaded with PostScript software.

 

PostScript file (n) -  A file created with PostScript page-description language. Nearly all high-resolution files are PostScript.

 

PostScript font (n) -  A type of computer font created by Adobe Systems. PostScript fonts are smooth, detailed, and of high quality.

 

PostScript printer (n) -  A printer that uses the PostScript page-description language (PDL) to create text and graphics on the output medium, such as paper or overhead transparency. Examples of PostScript printers include the Apple LaserWriter, the NEC

 

LC-890, and the QMS PS-810.

 

potency (n) -  A relative measure of the strength characteristic of an item.

 

potency management (n) -  A method of classifying and managing active ingredients and items that contain a particular concentration of an active ingredient. potentially unwanted software (n) -  Software that performs certain types of operations that the user does not expect, such as displaying advertisements, monitoring user activity, or collecting and transmitting private user information.

 

POTS (n) -  Basic dial telephone connection to the public switched network, without any added features or functions. Until the 1970s, POTS was the only telephone service offered by local telecommunications providers.

 

pound key (n) -  The # character.

 

Powdered Sugar Button (n) -  A button on the Comfy Cakes game interface that allows the player to select a powdered sugar finish for their cake. power (n) -  Strength exerted; might.

 

Power (PN) -  A button that shuts down or restarts the PC.

 

Power (PN) -  The UI option on the Start menu to shut down, restart the computer, or put the computer to sleep.

 

Power Analyst (PN) -  Middle level of user roles. Analysts can change sentiment value, and delete posts and publishers from the UI.

 

Power ballad (n) -  One of the music genres that appears under Genre classification in Windows Media Player library. Based on ID3 standard tagging format for MP3 audio files. Winamp genre ID # 117.

 

Power BI (free) (Government Pricing) (PN) -  The basic version of PowerBI targeted to U.S. government customers to get started quickly allowing them to create, view, and share personal dashboards and reports.

 

Power BI (free) for faculty (PN) -  The basic version of PowerBI targeted to customers from academic institutions to get started quickly allowing them to create, view, and share personal dashboards and reports.

 

Power BI (free) for students (PN) -  The basic version of PowerBI targeted to students to get started quickly allowing them to create, view, and share personal dashboards and reports.

 

Power BI (free) Nonprofit (PN) -  The basic version of PowerBI targeted to customers from not-for-profit organizations to get started quickly allowing them to create, view, and share personal dashboards and reports.

 

Power BI Admin Center (PN) -  A portal for IT Administrators in Power BI.

 

Power BI API (PN) -  A REST API to connect to a data source and push data in Power BI whenever it becomes available and update reports that are dependent on this data in real time.

 

Power BI application programming interface (PN) -  A REST API to connect to a data source and push data in Power BI whenever it becomes available and update reports that are dependent on this data in real time.

 

Power BI Designer (PN) -  An end-to-end report authoring tool for building analytics for Power BI by connecting to multiple data sources, shaping data with queries, and building data models, and eventually creating reports to be shared with others.

 

Power BI Desktop (n) -  A stand-alone, content authoring tool that can be installed side- by-side with any version of Office or Excel on Windows to create Power BI content on the user's desktop.

 

Power BI for Android (PN) -  The Power BI app enabling users to monitor and access their business data and interact with and share their Power BI dashboards and reports from Android devices.

 

Power BI for Mobile (PN) -  The Power BI service bundle including the native Windows, Android, and iOS apps to interact with Power BI dashboards and reports.

 

Power BI for Office 365 (PN) -  The cloud-based, business intelligence service for Excel and Office 365.

 

Power BI for Office 365 Add-On for E3/E4 (Government Pricing) (PN) -  The offer for the cloud-based add-on to Office 365 for E3/E4 for Power BI that is hosted in the commercial cloud environment.

 

Power BI for Office 365 with SharePoint Online (Plan 2) with Yammer (Government Pricing) (PN) -  The offer for Office 365 for SharePoint (Plan 2) for Power BI that includes Yammer, and that is hosted in the commercial cloud environment.

 

Power BI for Office 365 with SharePoint Online (Plan 2) with Yammer (Government Pricing) Trial (PN) -  The limited-day trial offer for government organizations for Office 365 for SharePoint (Plan 2) for Power BI that includes Yammer and that is hosted in the commercial cloud environment.

 

Power BI for Windows (PN) -  The Power BI app enabling users to monitor and access their business data and interact with and share their Power BI dashboards and reports from Windows mobile devices.

 

Power BI Personal Gateway (PN) -  A a client agent providing secure connections and access to public and on-premises data through a private connection to Azure.

 

Power BI Pro (Government Pricing) (PN) -  The paid offer of PowerBI targeted to U.S. government customers with the full range of Power BI capabilities including extended data source support, enhanced data refresh options, and richer collaboration and sharing. Power BI Pro (Government Pricing) Trial (PN) -  A limited-period free evaluation version of the paid offer of PowerBI targeted to U.S. government customers with the full range of Power BI capabilities including extended data source support, enhanced data refresh options, and richer collaboration and sharing.

 

Power BI Pro Developer (MSDN) (PN) -  The paid offer of PowerBI targeted to developers with a MSDN subscription, with the full range of Power BI capabilities including extended data source support, enhanced data refresh options, and richer collaboration and sharing.

 

Power BI Pro for faculty (PN) -  The paid offer of PowerBI targeted to customers from academic institutions, with the full range of Power BI capabilities including extended data source support, enhanced data refresh options, and richer collaboration and sharing.

 

Power BI Pro for faculty Trial (PN) -  A partial or limited version for evaluation purposes of the paid offer of PowerBI targeted to customers from academic institutions, with the full range of Power BI capabilities.

 

Power BI Pro for Nonprofits (PN) -  The paid offer of PowerBI targeted to customers from not-for-profit organizations with the full range of Power BI capabilities including extended data source support, enhanced data refresh options, and richer collaboration and sharing.

 

Power BI Pro for Nonprofits Trial (PN) -  A partial or limited version for evaluation purposes of the paid offer of PowerBI targeted to customers from not-for-profit organizations with the full range of Power BI capabilities.

 

Power BI Pro for students (PN) -  The paid offer of PowerBI targeted to students with the full range of Power BI capabilities including extended data source support, enhanced data refresh options, and richer collaboration and sharing.

 

Power BI Pro for students Trial (PN) -  A partial or limited version for evaluation purposes of the paid offer of PowerBI targeted to students with the full range of Power BI capabilities.

 

Power BI Pro Trial (PN) -  A partial or limited version for evaluation purposes of the paid offer of PowerBI with the full range of Power BI capabilities.

 

Power BI Pro- (user purchased) (PN) -  The paid offer of PowerBI targeted to users who purchased the -€ - Power BI for Office 365 Add-On' or the -€ - Power BI for Office 365 Standalone' licenses, with the full range of Power BI capabilities including extended data source support, enhanced data refresh options, and richer collaboration and sharing.

 

Power BI Provisioning Guide (PN) -  The guide for IT administrators to learn how to provision Power BI.

 

Power BI service (n) -  A cloud-based business analytics service for non-technical business users..

 

Power BI- (free) (PN) -  The basic version of PowerBI to get started quickly allowing them to create, view, and share personal dashboards and reports, based on the capabilities of the consuming user, regardless of who created or published the content.

 

Power BI- Pro (PN) -  The paid offer of PowerBI with the full range of Power BI capabilities including extended data source support, enhanced data refresh options, and richer collaboration and sharing.

 

Power button (n) -  A hardware button or slider on all form factors that controls the power of the PC.

 

power conditioning (n) -  The process of removing spikes, surges, sags, and noise from the power supply and providing power without interruptions.

 

Power Efficiency Diagnostic (PN) -  A Wizard-based interface for maximizing battery life based on user preferences.

 

power management (n) -  Mechanisms in software and hardware to minimize system power consumption, manage system thermal limits, and maximize system battery life. Power management involves trade-offs among system speed, noise, battery life, processing speed, and power consumption.

 

Power Management (n) -  A menu item that accesses a feature that allows the user to check the battery and configure settings that prolong battery life.

 

Power Map (PN) -  The Excel feature that allows users to plot geographic and temporal data visually, analyze that data in 3D, and create interactive tours to share with others. power optimization (n) -  The capability to automatically turn off a virtual host machine that is not needed to meet resource requirements within a host cluster and then turn the virtual host machine back on when it is needed again.

 

Power Options (n) -  A Control Panel icon in Windows Vista that takes user to the Power Options dialog box where the user can manage the battery life settings.

 

Power Pivot (PN) -  A SQL Server add-in for Excel.

 

power plan (n) -  A group of preset power-management options. For example, you can set elapsed times for putting your computer on standby and for turning off your monitor and hard disk. You save these settings as a named power scheme.

 

power plan (n) -  A group of Windows-based power settings that you can apply to computers by using Configuration Manager power management.

 

Power Query (PN) -  The Excel business intelligence add-in focused on data discovery and access.

 

power reader (n) -  A server role that grants read-only access to all dashboard elements on the PerformancePoint Server server, and is primarily used for alerts. It enables users to download dashboard elements from the PerformancePoint Server server.

 

power scheme (n) -  A group of preset power-management options. For example, you can set elapsed times for putting your computer on standby and for turning off your monitor and hard disk. You save these settings as a named power scheme.

 

power trendline (n) -  A curved trendline that is used with data sets that compare measurements that increase at a specific rate.

 

Power Users group (n) -  A group whose members can manage accounts, resources, and applications that are installed on a workstation, stand-alone server, or member server. This group does not exist on domain controllers. Administrative tasks that can be performed by members of this group include creating local users and groups; modifying and deleting accounts that they have created; removing users from the Power Users, Users, and Guests groups; installing most applications; and creating and deleting file shares.

 

Power View (PN) -  A feature that enables rich visualizations for interactive data exploration, presentation and reporting in SharePoint and Excel.

 

powered by ( Adverb )  -  Pertaining to a process, tool, etc. that is enabled by a particular technology.

 

powered by Windows Live (oth) -  Pertaining to a process, tool, etc. that is enabled by Windows Live.

 

powerline network (n) -  A network that uses your existing electrical lines in your home or office, without the need to install specialised network cable.

 

Power-on password  -  A password which the computer will prompt you for whenever the computer is switched on, a good security measure provided you don't forget the password. Power-on passwords can usually only be bypassed by taking the computer to bits. power-on self test (n) -  A set of routines stored in read-only memory (ROM) that tests various system components such as RAM, the disk drives, and the keyboard, to see if they are properly connected and operating. If problems are found, these routines alert the user with a series of beeps or a message, often accompanied by a diagnostic numeric value. If the POST is successful, it passes control to the bootstrap loader.

 

PowerPC (n) -  A microprocessor architecture developed in 1992 by Motorola and IBM, with some participation by Apple. A PowerPC microprocessor is RISC-based and superscalar, with a 64-bit data bus and 32-bit address bus. It also has separate data and instruction caches, although the size of each varies by implementation. All PowerPC microprocessors have multiple integer and floating-point units. The voltage and operating speed varies with the implementation. Starting with the PowerPC 740, the microprocessors were manufactured with copper, instead of aluminum, for better performance and reliability.

 

PowerPivot (PN) -  A SQL Server add-in for Excel.

 

PowerPivot data (n) -  A SQL Server Analysis Services cube that is created and embedded through Microsoft SQL Server PowerPivot for Microsoft Excel.

 

PowerPivot for SharePoint (PN) -  A Microsoft SQL Server technology that provides query processing and management control for PowerPivot workbooks published to SharePoint.

 

PowerPivot Gallery (PN) -  A special-purpose SharePoint document library that provides rich preview and document management for published Excel workbooks that contain PowerPivot data as well as other document types.

 

PowerPivot service (n) -  A middle tier service of the Analysis Services SharePoint integration feature that allocates requests, monitors server availability and health, and communicates with other services in the farm.

 

PowerPivot service application (n) -  A specific configuration of the PowerPivot service. PowerPivot System Service (PN) -  The web service of PowerPivot for SharePoint that enables PowerPivot workbook access and server management in a SharePoint farm. PowerPivot Web service (n) -  A Web service that performs request redirection for processing requests that are directed to a PowerPivot Engine service instance that is outside the farm.

 

PowerPivot workbook (n) -  An Excel 2010 workbook that contains PowerPivot data. Powerpoint  -  A very popular program for creating graphical presentations, mostly for business use. Available separately or as part of Microsoft Office, Microsoft's office suite. PowerPoint 2016 (PN) -  The year 2016 edition of PowerPoint.

 

PowerPoint add-in (n) -  An optional Live Meeting tool that allows users to create Live Meeting slides and add a presenter photo as part of a Microsoft PowerPoint file. PowerPoint for Android (PN) -  The version of PowerPoint that runs on the Android operating system.

 

PowerPoint for iPad (PN) -  The version of PowerPoint that runs on iPad.

 

PowerPoint for Mac (PN) -  The version of PowerPoint the runs on the Mac operating system.

 

PowerPoint for Mac for Office 365 (PN) -  The version of PowerPoint from Office 365 that runs on the Mac operating system.

 

PowerPoint for Mac Preview (PN) -  The public preview of PowerPoint for Mac. PowerPoint Mobile 2010 (PN) -  The year 2010 edition of the Microsoft presentation graphics product for creating presentations and adding graphic effects like multimedia objects and special effects with text, designed for use with handheld computing devices. PowerPoint Mobile Clicker (PN) -  A PowerPoint add-in that allows your mobile device to be used to navigate through a PowerPoint presentation on your computer.

 

PowerPoint Mobile Viewer (PN) -  A viewer that allows users to display PowerPoint presentations on a phone's browser. A file is rendered as an HTML page with sufficient fidelity to display readable slide and outline views on a small screen.

 

PowerPoint Online Viewer (PN) -  A PowerPoint Web App technology that enables users to view in full fidelity a PowerPoint document that is stored online.

 

PowerPoint Previewer (n) -  A context menu that enables the user to preview the contents of a file with the Office Preview Handler (OPH) in Outlook (either documents attached to email or SharePoint documents in Outlook).

 

PowerPoint render (n) -  A converter that supports dynamic viewing of PowerPoint presentations (with animation) in a Web environment.

 

PowerPoint static (n) -  A converter that supports static viewing of PowerPoint presentations (without animation) in a Web environment.

 

PowerPoint XML Format (n) -  The formal name for PowerPoint 12 file format. This format has an open, royalty-free specification, and is the technology licensed to external parties. This license is the subject in the messaging points where -CrOpen, royalty-free license-€? is discussed.

 

PowerShell Gallery (PN) -  ?The central repository for Windows PowerShell modules containing Windows PowerShell commands and Desired State Configuration (DSC) resources.

 

PowerShell pipe object (n) -  In PowerShell scripting, the file or process to which the script's output is directed.

 

PowerShell-based cache administration tool (n) -  The exclusive management tool for Windows Server AppFabric. With more than 130 standard command-line tools, this new administration-focused scripting language helps you achieve more control and productivity.

 

PPD (PN) -  Prearranged Payments and Deposits (PPD) - A unique Standard Entry Code (SEC) that is used to credit or debit a consumer account. Typically used for payroll direct deposits and preauthorized bill payments.

 

PPI (n) -  A measurement of the clarity or fineness of detail of an image displayed on a computer monitor.

 

PPP (n) -  A set of industry-standard framing and authentication protocols that are included with Windows to ensure interoperability with other remote access software. PPP negotiates configuration parameters for multiple layers of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model. The Internet standard for serial communications, PPP defines how data packets are exchanged with other Internet-based systems using a modem connection. PPP is documented in RFC 1661.

 

PPPoE (n) -  A specification for connecting users on an Ethernet network to the Internet through a broadband connection, such as a single DSL line, wireless device, or cable modem. Using PPPoE and a broadband modem, LAN users can gain individual authenticated access to high-speed data networks. By combining Ethernet and Point-to- Point Protocol (PPP), PPPoE provides an efficient way to create a separate connection for each user to a remote server.

 

PPSV (n) -  A vaccine for immunization against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria.

 

PPTP (n) -  Networking technology that supports multiprotocol virtual private networks (VPNs), enabling remote users to access corporate networks securely across the Internet or other networks by dialing into an Internet service provider (ISP) or by connecting directly to the Internet. PPTP tunnels, or encapsulates, Internet Protocol (IP) or Internetwork Packet Exchange (IPX) traffic inside IP packets. This means that users can remotely run applications that depend on particular network protocols. PPTP is described in RFC 2637. Practical Extraction and Report Language (n) -  An interpreted language, based on C and several UNIX utilities. Perl has powerful string-handling features for extracting information from text files. Perl can assemble a string and send it to the shell as a command; therefore, it is often used for system administration tasks. A program in Perl is known as a script. Perl was devised by Larry Wall at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. practice (n) -  A repeatable process that improves or maintains performance.

 

Pranks (n) -  One of the music genres that appears under Genre classification in Windows Media Player library. Based on ID3 standard tagging format for MP3 audio files. ID3v1 genre ID # 23.

 

preamplifier (n) -  An electronic device that increases the output level of a signal to match the required signal input level of another device.

 

preauthorized debit (n) -  A withdrawal from a customer's account to pay bills or make loan payments that is initiated by a company or financial institution which has the customer's written authority to do so.

 

pre-boot (oth) -  Before Windows loads.

 

Pre-Boot Execution Environment (n) -  A remote boot technology based on Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) that is used to start or install an operating system on a client computer from a remote server. A WDS Server is an example of a PXE Server. precedence (n) -  The order in which operators are evaluated in an expression, tasks are performed or rules are applied. For example, in a mathematical expression, multiplication and division are performed first, followed by addition and subtraction.

 

precedence  -  the property of arithmetic operations that determines which operations are done first in a complex expression.

 

precedence constraint (n) -  A control flow element that connects tasks and containers into a sequenced workflow.

 

precedent (n) -  A cell that is referred to by a formula in another cell. For example, if cell D10 contains the formula =B5, cell B5 is a precedent to cell D10.

 

Pre-Chat Questions (n) -  A series of questions that Customers are asked when they initiate a Chat Request.

 

precision touchpad (n) -  A touchpad that provides a consistent, accurate, and responsive experience for users.

 

precompilation (n) -  The process of submitting an entire Web site to a compiler. The resulting Web site output runs without needing to be compiled on first request and does not require source code to be deployed to a production server.

 

precompiled header (n) -  In computer programming, an optimization developed for command-line compilers where a (C or C++) header file is compiled into an intermediate form that is faster to process for the compiler.

 

precomposed character (n) -  A single character that represents a sequence of characters, usually a combination of a base character and one or more diacritics. precomputed partition (n) -  A performance optimization that can be used with filtered merge publications.

 

predecessor (n) -  An activity that occurs before another activity in a series. A predecessor can be, but is not always, a prerequisite.

 

predefined bookmark (n) -  A bookmark that Microsoft Word automatically sets in each document. For example, the \Sel predefined bookmark refers to the current selection or the insertion point.

 

predefined dimension (n) -  A dimension that is assigned a certain dimension type that is recognized by PerformancePoint Planning Server. Predefined dimensions have specific member properties and behaviors associated with them; for example, Time or Account. predefined key (n) -  A key that represents one of the main divisions of the registry. Each predefined key is displayed in a separate Registry Editor window, with the key's name appearing in the window's title bar. For example, HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT is a predefined key.

 

predefined object (n) -  A system-generated object.

 

predefined rule (n) -  A system-generated rule.

 

pre-deployment script (n) -  A set of zero or more user-specified database scripts that are executed in a specific order before the database deployment script is executed. predicate (n) -  In Exchange Server 2007, a function that is used as a condition or exception on a transport rule to determine whether an action should be applied to an e­mail message.

 

predictable column (n) -  A data mining column that the algorithm will build a model around based on values of the input columns. Besides serving as an output column, a predictable column can also be used as input for other predictable columns within the same mining structure.

 

prediction (n) -  A data mining technique that analyzes existing data and uses the results to predict values of attributes for new records or missing attributes in existing records. For example, existing credit application data can be used to predict the credit risk for a new application.

 

Prediction Calculator (PN) -  A new report that is based on logistic regression analysis and that presents each contributing factor together with a score calculated by the algorithm. The report is presented both as a worksheet that helps you enter data and make calculations of the probable outcomes, and as a printed report that does the same thing. predictive analytics (n) -  A variety of statistical techniques from modeling, machine learning, and data mining that analyze current and historical facts to make predictions about future, or otherwise unknown, events.

 

Predictive Analytics  -  describe any approach to data mining with three attributes: rapid analysis measured in hours or days

 

predictive frame (n) -  In MPEG and WMV compression, a frame that is composed of data from previous frames.

 

pre-encumbrance (n) -  A commitment made by management to reserve budget funds for expenditure requests.

 

pre-event (adj) -  Occurring before a core system operation occurs.

 

pre-event (n) -  A synchronous event whose handler runs completely before the action that raised the event starts.

 

preference item (n) -  An object containing Group Policy settings related to a preference extension in a Group Policy object (GPO). Each preference extension allows you to create one or more types of preference item. Each type has different properties. A GPO can contain multiple preference items for each preference extension.

 

preference variable (n) -  A variable that customizes the behavior of Windows PowerShell.

 

Preferences (PN) -  The button in Yammer that directs users to where they can change their account settings.

 

preferred distribution point (n) -  A distribution point with an associated boundary group that includes the client's current location on the network.

 

preferred language (n) -  A language selected by the user for viewing menus, dialog boxes, messages, and Help files. If none is selected, the system-preferred language is

 

displayed.

 

preferred owner (n) -  The node on which you prefer each group to run.

 

preferred sender (n) -  The sender specified in the package properties to use when sending the package to a child site.

 

preferred server (n) -  The NetWare server that you connect to by default when you log on to your computer. The preferred server validates your user credentials and is queried when you request information about resources available on the NetWare network.

 

pre-filter (n) -  A filter that excludes an event from further processing by Microsoft Operations Manager 2005. The event is not inserted in the database. prefix characters (n) -  A set of 1 to 4 bytes that prefix each data field in a native-format bulk-copy data file.

 

prefix length (n) -  The number of prefix characters preceding each noncharacter field in a bcp native format data file.

 

prefix pattern (n) -  The beginning bytes in a given stream of bytes.

 

pre-freight amount (n) -  The monetary total amount that is calculated from the detail amount after the percentage order discount and order discount amount are deducted. preinstallation (n) -  The act of installing and configuring a program on new computers that are then distributed to end users.

 

preliminary data validation (n) -  The process of validating data before it is processed. This validation helps detect and exclude some errors from the intended process, which might be the import or migration of users using a CSV file, for example.

 

preload (v) -  To load content in the background before a user sees it.

 

Premier Support (PN) -  The highest Microsoft Azure support plan with customized features.

 

Premium (PN) -  A subscription that grants users a Premium account, that includes access to enhanced Skype features such as group video calling, group screen sharing, and live chat customer support.

 

Premium (5 GB) (PN) -  The unit of measure for five GB of cache consumed during use of the Premium edition of Microsoft Azure Cache.

 

Premium account (n) -  A type of paid account that includes access to enhanced Skype features such as group video calling, group screen sharing, and live chat customer support. Premium Apps (n) -  A resource of the ‘Application Insights' service type of the ‘Visual Studio' service for monitoring the availability, performance, and usage of paid apps through an Azure implementation.

 

Premium Batch (n) -  The Premium tier for the Microsoft Azure service that enables large amounts of discrete, compute-intensive batches of tasks to be easily executed in Azure. Typical workloads include media transcoding, rendering, test suite execution, simulations, image analysis, and file processing.

 

Premium BizTalk unit (n) -  A unit of measure for the compute capacity and memory used by the Premium tier of Microsoft Azure BizTalk Services.

 

Premium Edition (PN) -  The edition of Microsoft Azure SQL Database that offers access to built-in business-class functionality and reserved capacity.

 

Premium for Microsoft Azure SQL Database (PN) -  The edition of Microsoft Azure SQL Database that offers access to built-in business-class functionality and reserved capacity.

 

Premium for SQL Database (PN) -  The edition of Microsoft Azure SQL Database that offers access to built-in business-class functionality and reserved capacity.

 

Premium Large App Service Hours (PN) -  An Azure resource of the Azure App Service service, providing a unit of measure of time for the higher level of service.

 

Premium Medium App Service Hours (PN) -  An Azure resource of the Azure App Service service, providing a unit of measure of time for the middle level of service. Premium Origin-Streamed Hours (PN) -  The premium resource for the Media Services service type of the Media service measured per hour streamed from the origin, per bitrate. Premium Overage Data Points (1M) (n) -  A premium unit of measure for ‘Pay-As-You- Go' billing for the SQL Data Warehouse service type based on bandwith usage using 1M as baseline.

 

Premium Overage Events (n) -  A resource of the ‘Application Insights' service type of the ‘Visual Studio' service for an amount of Microsoft Azure services usage that is consumed in excess of a customer's commitment limit.

 

Premium P1 Secondary Active Geo Database Days (PN) -  The resource of the Media Services service type of the Media service, for the Premium SQL Database edition and the service level P1, which supports active geo-replication to a secondary active database and which is charged in database days.

 

Premium P1 Secondary Geo Database Days (PN) -  The resource of the Media Services service type of the Media service, for the Premium SQL Database edition and the service level P1, which supports geo-replication and which is charged in database days.

 

Premium P3 Database Days (PN) -  The resource for the SQL Database service.

 

Premium Pn Database Days (PN) -  A purchase and performance level for the SQL Database' service designed. P stands for ‘Premium' while the adjacent number ‘n' indicates the service level corresponding to database throughput.'

 

Premium Pn Secondary Geo Database Days (PN) -  A purchase and performance level for the SQL Database' service designed. P stands for ‘Premium' while the adjacent number ‘n' indicates the service level with the creation of active secondary databases in any Azure region.'

 

Premium Report (n) -  A more advanced collection and representation of data that helps CSRs keep track of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Premium Reports allow CSRs to manipulate data on a more specific level and customize reports in order to display data that is more relevant to their specific use case.

 

Premium Small App Service Hours (PN) -  An Azure resource of the Azure App Service service, providing a unit of measure of time for the lower level of service.

 

Premium Storage (PN) -  An SSD-based storage offering low latency and high throughput designed to support demanding enterprise workload in the cloud, suitable for I/O intensive applications.

 

Premium VM Support hour (n) -  A unit of measure of time for the Premium level of support for a virtual machine.

 

prenote (n) -  A zero-currency transaction sent to a bank to confirm the accuracy of routing and account information.

 

pre-order (n) -  An order for an SKU that is currenty not available for delivery.

 

pre-order (v) -  To order an SKU that is currenty not available for delivery.

 

Pre-Order Limit (n) -  The value below zero beyond which it is not prudent to take pre­orders. Pre-ordering cannot occur beyond this value. This is to restrict overselling and thereby preventing failure to fulfill.

 

pre-order traversal (n) -  The act of recursively traversing a non-empty binary tree by visiting the root node first, then the left subtree, then the right subtree.

 

Pre-orders (PN) -  The collection title for items you can purchase before their street date. prepaid card (n) -  A physical card that represents a specific value or amount of service for which the user has paid in advance.

 

prepaid card code (n) -  The unique, 25-character code on a prepaid card that adds computer use time to your prepaid computer or that pays for your subscription. prepaid computer (n) -  A computer running Windows for Prepaid Computers.

 

Prepaid renewal (n) -  Reactivation of a Microsoft Office Prepaid edition subscription. Preparation of an Opening Balance Sheet at the Date of Transition to IFRS (n) -  A template that addresses, from a Finance & Accounting perspective, the significant activities required of companies to prepare their opening balance sheet at the date of transition to IFRS within the context of a conversion from previous Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Prepare (v) -  A menu item with options that can be applied to a file before it is shared with others (e.g. ‘Mark as Final' or ‘Add a Digital Signature').

 

prepare a conversation (v) -  To set up the participants of a call or instant message prior to placing the call or sending the instant message.

 

prepared conversation (n) -  A conversation in which you have set up the participants prior to placing the call or sending the instant message.

 

preparer (n) -  The person who creates a source document to initiate a request for economic resources.

 

prepay (v) -  To pay a charge in advance.

 

Pre-Pay (n) -  A subscription offer for 6 months of 12 months commitment plans in which the user pays in advance for the entire term and get an additional discount. prepayment (n) -  An amount paid for something that is not yet received.

 

Prepayment % (n) -  The field that indicates the percentage of the sales invoice amount that a customer has to prepay.

 

prepayment amount deducted (n) -  The prepayment amount that has been deducted from ordinary invoices (that is, not prepayment invoices) for a sales or purchase line. prepayment amount invoiced (n) -  The prepayment amount that has already been invoiced for a sales or purchase line.

 

prepayment invoice (n) -  The invoice created for a customer for the amount to be prepaid on a sales order or the invoice received for the amount to be prepaid on a purchase order. prepayment journal voucher (n) -  An amount that is paid for items or services that have not been received.

 

prepayment percentage (n) -  The percentage of the sales invoice amount that a customer has to prepay.

 

prepmt (n) -  An amount paid for something that is not yet received.

 

prepopulation (n) -  A process of importing prepared data using a software procedure rather than the end user entering the information.

 

preprocessing period (n) -  The three to five day period before the beginning of the next billing cycle. If automated subscription renewal is activated, the Provisioning Server automatically generates the next scheduled provisioning packet and makes it available for the subscription computer.

 

preprocessor (n) -  A text processor that manipulates the text of a source file as part of the first phase of translation. The preprocessor does not parse the source text, but it does break it up into tokens for the purpose of locating macro calls. Although the compiler ordinarily invokes the preprocessor in its first pass, the preprocessor can also be invoked separately to process text without compiling.

 

preroll (v) -  To capture or play a number of video frames or a portion of audio data before encoding or rendering begins, in order to allow the source device to stablize. preroll (n) -  The portion of data to be prerolled.

 

prescription (n) -  A written direction for the preparation and use of a medicine. presence (n) -  A collection of attributes that provides an indication of a person's status, activity, location, willingness to communicate, and contact information.

 

presence (n) -  An attribute that provides an indication of a person's status.

 

presence awareness (n) -  A feature that enables the user to see when people are working in a workspace, online, or offline

 

presence icon (n) -  A color-coded icon that indicates a user's presence.

 

presence information (n) -  A collection of attributes that provides an indication of a person's status, activity, location, willingness to communicate, and contact information. presence status (n) -  One of the attributes that makes up presence and that indicates a person's availability and willingness to communicate.

 

Presence unknown (PN) -  Pertaining to a user for whom no information is known. The user might not even exist, or there could be a typo in the SIP address.

 

Present Online (v) -  A feature that enables users to present a document to remote viewers in a web browser or in Lync.

 

presentation (n) -  A set of slides that are imported or created for display in a meeting. presentation area (n) -  The part of the client where presentation content is displayed. presentation broadcast (n) -  A feature that allows you to run a presentation over the Web. The presentation is saved in HTML format and can contain audio and video. It can also be recorded and saved to be viewed later.

 

Presentation Clicker (PN) -  A PowerPoint add-in that allows your mobile device to be used to navigate through a PowerPoint presentation on your computer. presentation layer (n) -  Layer six of the OSI model. A network layer that translates data from the application layer into an intermediary format. This layer also manages security issues by providing such services as data encryption, and compresses data so that fewer bits need to be transferred on the network.

 

Presentation Layer  -  The OSI layer that determines how application information is represented or encoded while in transit between two end systems. presentation model (n) -  A data model that aggregates data from multiple entities in the data access layer. It is used to avoid directly exposing an entity to the client project. presentation package (n) -  A package containing everything you need to show one or many PowerPoint presentations on another computer. This package can be saved to a folder or burned to a CD.

 

Presentation panel (n) -  The Live Meeting console element that displays the slides in a Live Meeting presentation.

 

presentation section (n) -  A labeled group of consecutive slides that helps the user navigate and organize presentations.

 

Presentation toolbar (n) -  A toolbar that contains tools that presenters can use during a meeting.

 

presentation-level guide (n) -  A guide that applies to all slides in a presentation. presenter (n) -  A meeting participant who can do all sharing activities, including presenting, showing, sharing, and whiteboard, and admit participants from the lobby. presenter key (n) -  A meeting key that is used by meeting presenters. presenter photo (n) -  A GIF image file that can be displayed in the Now Presenting pane during a presentation using the PowerPoint add-in.

 

presenter privileges (n) -  Privileges that enable a meeting organizer or participant to display documents, applications, and whiteboard notes to other participants. presenter tools (n) -  A set of tools that presenters can use to create and present resources. Presenter View (n) -  A view for delivering a presentation that provides the presenter with additional options for viewing and controlling its delivery.

 

preservation hold library (n) -  A SharePoint document library in which content is stored after being deleted or modified so that it can be accessed for electronic discovery or other legal purposes.

 

preset-to callback (oth) -  A form of security in which a remote access server verifies users by calling them back at numbers supplied by the network administrator at the time user privileges are granted. Only a network administrator can change a preset callback number. This ensures that no one can borrow a user's password and connect to the server from a location other than the user's normal one.

 

Pre-shared key (PN) -  An option that allows the user to view the code that can be used to authenticate IPSec/L2TP connections (typically VPN connections). preshutdown (n) -  A feature of Vista, where services are alerted of an upcoming shutdown so they have time to close activities and clean-up resources. preshutdown time-out (n) -  A specified time the service control manager will wait before preceding with other shutdown actions.

 

press and hold (v) -  To perform an action that entails pressing a finger or the tip of a pen to the screen, holding it down until a mouse icon or menu appears, and then lifting the finger or pen. Pressing and holding is equivalent to right-clicking with a mouse. press and hold (v) -  To place a finger on the screen and hold it there for a part of a second or more.

 

press and hold (n) -  A gesture represented by placing a finger on the screen and holding it there for a part of a second or more

 

pressed appearance (n) -  The visual display for an object, such as a control, when it is being pressed.

 

pressure sensitive (adj) -  Of or pertaining to a device in which pressing on a thin surface produces an electrical connection and causes an event to be registered by the computer.

 

Pressure-sensitive devices include touch-sensitive drawing pens, membrane keyboards, and some touch screens.

 

pressure sensitivity (n) -  An optional hardware feature on a Tablet PC that you can use to create a thicker ink stroke by increasing pressure on the tablet pen. pressure trail (n) -  The trail drawn with the Paintbrush tool. The size of the trail depends on the pressure applied to the drawing tool (e.g. stylus).

 

prestage (v) -  To create a compressed content file that contains the files and associated metadata for copying to the content library on a site server or a distribution point before distribution.

 

pre-staged client (n) -  A computer account object that is created within Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) before the operating system of the computer is installed. prestart command (n) -  A script or an executable file that supports operating system deployment and that can interact with the user in Windows PE before a task sequence runs.

 

pre-tax deduction (n) -  A benefit on taxable income to reduce the tax that an employee is liable to pay on gross wages.

 

preview (n) -  A placeholder on the Start screen that represents an app not yet installed on the PC.

 

Preview (PN) -  The Sway view that allows the user to see what the Sway would look and behave like to anyone else reading it by switching from the edit view to the reading view. preview build (n) -  A build that is installed as part of the Windows Insider Program. preview handler (n) -  A handler that displays a lightweight, read-only preview of a file's contents without launching the application associated with the file. For example, a preview handler displays a Shell item in the Windows Explorer preview pane. preview instance (n) -  A non-production instance of CRM Online intended for the sole purpose of previewing future releases of CRM Online. (Betas, etc-€[)

 

preview pane (n) -  An area of the window that displays a limited view of search results or other content.

 

Preview Pane (n) -  A window in an e-mail program where you can preview an item without opening it.

 

preview update (n) -  An update to a preview build that is part of the Windows Insider Program.

 

Previous (adj) -  A navigation button used to go to the previous page in wizards.

 

PRF (n) -  A function that takes a key, label, and seed as input, then produces an output of arbitrary length.

 

PRI (n) -  A binary file used in Windows Store apps to store resources for all languages, cultures, and scale factors.

 

price (n) -  A value, usually a currency amount, that is assigned to goods or to services. price (n) -  The market value or exchange value of a product. price adjustment (n) -  A modification to a quoted price.

 

price adjustment (n) -  An automatic update of the price of a service item based on the

 

setup of service price adjustment groups.

 

price check (n) -  The process of looking up a price.

 

price discount (n) -  A discount applied to a quoted price.

 

price group (n) -  The price of any cost type (hour, expense, or fee) that is assigned to a specific group of customers or all customers.

 

price list (n) -  A compilation of the specific prices that can be charged for each unit in the unit group of a product.

 

price list item (n) -  The individual elements that represent the product and properties that compose a price list.

 

price match variance (n) -  A matching discrepancy between the invoice net unit price of one or more line items on a vendor invoice and the purchase order net unit price on the related purchase order.

 

Price per equity (n) -  In financial theory, the return that stockholders require for a company. A firm's cost of equity represents the compensation that the market demands in exchange for owning the asset and bearing the risk of ownership.

 

price quote (n) -  A formal offer for products or services, proposed at specific prices and related payment terms.

 

price tier (n) -  A price that reflects a representative value in other currencies. The specific price of a price tier that is shown in one currency will be close to the corresponding price in another currency. Foreign exchange, differences in taxation policies, and other market factors influence the determination of a price tier's price that is shown in another currency. price tolerance percentage (n) -  The percentage of variance that is allowable between the prices on a purchase order and a vendor invoice that are used for invoice matching. price unit (n) -  The quantity of items for which a price is set.

 

price variance (n) -  The difference between an expected price and an actual price. price variance percentage (n) -  The actual percentage of variance between a purchase order and a vendor invoice, calculated as follows: For positive lines = (Invoice net unit price - Purchase order net unit price)/Purchase order net unit price; for negative lines = (Invoice net unit price - Purchase order net unit price) * -1/Purchase order net unit price price variance tolerance (n) -  The allowable difference in prices between purchase order lines and vendor invoice lines that are used for invoice matching.

 

Price/Book Value (PN) -  A valuation ratio used by investors which compares a stock's per-share price (market value) to its book value (shareholders' equity). pricing category (n) -  A category in which every product gets the price from the category. That is, the category overrules the price assigned at the product level.

 

Pricing Method (n) -  A label on a drop-down list on the Price List Item form in which you select how the pricing will be done.

 

pricing tier (n) -  A purchase level for an Azure service offering based on the features and services it makes available.

 

primary buffer (n) -  A buffer in which all data is mixed for the final time and then passed to the rendering device.

 

primary business contact (n) -  The main business contact linked to an Account. primary calendar (n) -  The calendar selected in the regional settings in Windows Control Panel, or the system calendar.

 

primary client computer (n) -  A client computer on which synchronization takes place. primary database (n) -  A read-write database containing the active data of an application. primary device (n) -  A software deployment condition that defines one or more devices that a specific user uses. A primary device is typically determined either by frequency of use or by business requirements.

 

primary dimension table (n) -  In a snowflake schema in a data warehouse, a dimension table that is directly related to, and usually joined to, the fact table.

 

Primary disk (n) -  The hard disk drive that contains the system and boot partitions used to start Windows.

 

primary domain controller (n) -  A computer running Windows NT 4.0 Server that authenticates logons and maintains the directory database for a Windows NT 4.0 domain. A primary domain controller is not used in a Windows 2000 domain. Instead, one domain controller is designated as the primary domain controller emulator for backward compatibility.

 

primary DPM server (n) -  A DPM server that protects file or application data sources. primary e-mail address (n) -  The e-mail address that appears in the E-Mail Options section of the user's mailbox in the Web management interface for Outlook Live. primary feature block (n) -  The minimum content in an application package that is necessary for an application to run. The content in the primary feature block is identified during the application phase of sequencing and typically consists of the content for the most used application features.

 

primary interop assembly (n) -  An assembly containing definitions of COM types that is distributed and digitally signed by the author of the COM component. Visual Studio uses a registered primary interop assembly by default when a developer references a type in the corresponding type library.

 

primary key (n) -  One or more fields that uniquely identify each record in a table. In the same way that a license plate number identifies a car, the primary key uniquely identifies a record.

 

primary key (n) -  A candidate key that is selected to be the principle identifier for uniquely identifying records in a database table.

 

primary Management Server (n) -  The server that an agent-managed computer is specifically assigned to communicate with.

 

primary mapping (n) -  The main mapping that associates the UNIX user name to one of several Windows user names who are both associated with one UNIX user name. primary master (n) -  An authoritative DNS server for a zone that can be used as a point of update for the zone. Only primary masters have the ability to be updated directly to process zone updates, which include adding, removing, or modifying resource records that are stored as zone data. Primary masters are also used as the first sources for replicating the zone to other DNS servers.

 

primary mouse button (n) -  The button on your pointing device that you use most often for clicking and double-clicking.

 

primary parent category (n) -  The parent category of a product or category that is used to determine the canonical path to that product or category, or to apply category level pricing rules to the category or product.

 

primary partition (n) -  A type of partition created on basic disks that can host an operating system and functions as though it were a physically separate disk. primary protection (n) -  A type of protection in which data on the protected server is directly protected by a primary DPM Server.

 

primary region (n) -  An Azure region where the active geo-replication primary database resides.

 

primary replica (n) -  An availability replica that makes the primary databases of an availability group available for read-write connections from clients and sends transaction log records for each primary database to every secondary replica.

 

primary server (n) -  In a log shipping configuration, the server instance where the primary database resides.

 

primary site (n) -  An SMS/Configuration Manager site that has access to a SQL Server database.

 

primary storage device (n) -  A storage device that holds data in temporary memory such as RAM.

 

primary table (n) -  The one' side of two related tables in a one-to-many relationship. A primary table should have a primary key and each record should be unique.' primary token (n) -  An access token assigned to a process to represent the default information for that process. It is used in security operations by a thread working on behalf of the process itself rather than on behalf of a client.

 

primary unit (n) -  The measurement used to define the most commonly sold unit of a product.

 

primary user (n) -  The main user of a device. (A device can have more than one primary user.)

 

primary virtual machine (n) -  A virtual machine hosted on the primary server and replicated to the machines on the Replica server.

 

primary window (n) -  The window in which the main interaction with an object takes place.

 

primary zone (n) -  A copy of the zone that is administered locally.

 

Primetime (PN) -  Block of broadcast programming taking place during the middle of the evening for television programming.

 

primitive (n) -  In computer graphics, a shape, such as a line, circle, curve, or polygon, that can be drawn, stored, and manipulated as a discrete entity by a graphics program. A primitive is one of the elements from which a large graphic design is created. primordial pool (n) -  A storage pool that exposes physical disks that are currently available for inclusion in a storage pool on a particular storage subsystem.

 

Primus (n) -  One of the music genres that appears under Genre classification in Windows Media Player library. Based on ID3 standard tagging format for MP3 audio files. Winamp genre ID # 108.

 

principal (n) -  In Windows-based computers, an account (such as a user, security group, device, or computer) that can be granted or denied access to resources. principal database (n) -  In database mirroring, a read-write database whose transaction log is continuously sent to the mirror server, which restores the log to the mirror database. principal server (n) -  In database mirroring, the partner whose database is currently the principal database.

 

principle (n) -  Basic beliefs and assumptions that define a methodology or process. Principles for the data access and the testability of digital documents (n) -  A German law that requires tax authorities to be capable of digitally checking data from electronic bookkeeping systems.

 

print (v) -  In computing, to send information to a printer.

 

Print and Document Services (PN) -  A server role that enables you to centralize print server and network printer management tasks. With this role, you can also receive scanned documents from network scanners and route the documents to a shared network resource, Windows SharePoint Services site, or e-mail addresses.

 

print area (n) -  One or more ranges of cells that you designate to print when you don't want to print the entire worksheet. If a worksheet includes a print area, only the print area is printed.

 

Print contract (n) -  A contract that allows developers to leverage the Print button on the Connect Charm to invoke the printing. In response to the button click, the developer can invoke the Windows Print experience. Or the developer can provide a custom Print experience.

 

print device (n) -  A device that puts text or images on paper or other print media. print file (n) -  A file that can be sent directly from a computer to a printer port without being opened first. PhotoDraw saves print files with a .prn file extension.

 

print job (n) -  All of the information and the command that the printer needs from the computer to print. For example, the information about the layout, font, and spacing of a file is contained in the print job.

 

print layout view (n) -  A view of a document as it will appear on the printed page. print preview (n) -  A view of a document as it will appear when you print it. print processor (n) -  The component that, working in conjunction with the printer driver, receives and alters print jobs, as necessary, according to their data type to ensure that the jobs print correctly.

 

print quality (n) -  The quality of your printed picture. Microsoft PhotoDraw offers three print qualities - Good, Better, and Best.

 

print queue (n) -  The list of documents that are waiting to be printed.

 

Print Schema (n) -  A schema that provides an Extensible Markup Language (XML)- based format for expressing and organizing a large set of properties that describe either a job format or PrintCapabilities in a hierarchically structured manner. It includes two components: the Print Schema Keywords and the Print Schema Framework.

 

Print Schema Framework (n) -  A public schema that defines a hierarchically structured collection of XML element types, and specifies how the element types can be used together.

 

Print Schema Keywords (n) -  The Print Schema Keywords document is a public schema that defines a set of element instances that can be used to describe device attributes and print job formatting.

 

PRINT SCREEN key (n) -  A key on IBM PC and compatible keyboards that normally causes the computer to send a character-based -€repicture-€? of the screen contents to the printer.

 

print server (n) -  A computer that is dedicated to managing the printers on a network. The print server can be any computer on the network.

 

print spooler (n) -  Software that accepts a document sent to a printer and then stores it on disk or in memory until the printer is ready for it.

 

Print Spooler resource (n) -  Printer queues providing access to a network printer connected to the network by an IP address rather than by an individual name. Print spoolers are supported as cluster resources by a Resource DLL.

 

print style (n) -  A combination of paper and page settings that determines the way items print. Outlook provides built-in print styles, and you can create your own. print titles (n) -  Row or column labels that are printed at the top of or on the left side of every page on a printed worksheet.

 

Print to PDF (v) -  An option that allows a participant to print a PDF version of a presentation from a meeting.

 

PrintCapabilities document (n) -  A document in Print Schema format that provides the settings for the printer configuration to the print subsystem and application. printer (n) -  A device that puts text or images on paper or other print media.

 

Printer Control Language (n) -  The page-description language developed by Hewlett Packard for their laser and inkjet printers. Because of the widespread use of laser printers, this command language has become a standard in many printers. printer driver (n) -  The device that communicates between your software program and your printer.

 

printer font (n) -  A font residing in or intended for a printer. Font cartridges are available for laser printers that allow your printer print additional fonts. Printer fonts are distinct from screen fonts, which are designed for displaying text on a computer

 

Printer Job Language (n) -  The printer command language developed by Hewlett Packard that provides printer control at the print-job level. Using PJL commands, you can change default printer settings such as number of copies to print. PJL commands also permit switching printer languages between print jobs without action by the user. If bi­directional communication is supported, a PJL-compatible printer can send information such as printer model and job status to the print server.

 

Printer Migration (n) -  A tool that allows moving (copying) print queues, settings, drivers, forms and spooler settings from one machine to another machine that has the same or a newer version of Windows.

 

printer permissions (n) -  Permissions that specify the type of access that a user or group has to a printer. The printer permissions are Print, Manage Printers, and Manage Documents.

 

Printer window (n) -  A window that shows information about any pending print jobs for the printer. For each printer you have installed or to which you are connected, you can view information such as how many documents are waiting to be printed, who owns them, and how large they are. Also called the queue view.

 

Printers and Faxes (n) -  The folder in Control Panel that contains the Add Printer Wizard and icons for all the printers installed on your computer.

 

printer's marks (n) -  marks printed outside the printable area on each page of your publication to help you or your commercial printing service trim, align, and control color in your publication.

 

Printing and Imaging Devices (n) -  A feature in Windows that allows users to access and manage printers, multi-function printers, digital cameras and scanners.

 

printing pool (n) -  Two or more identical printers that are connected to one print server and act as a single printer. In this case, when you print a document, the print job will be sent to the first available printer in the pool.

 

PrintTicket document (n) -  A document in Print Schema format that contains the settings for a print job prepared for a specific device configuration. The information is provided to the print subsystem and to the device.

 

prior period adjustment (n) -  An adjustment made in the current fiscal period that corrects an error in accounting for an economic event that occurred in a prior fiscal period. prioritize (v) -  To give a unique cardinal position to each entry, as in stack rank. priority boost (n) -  An advanced option that specifies whether Microsoft-® SQL Server- „C should run at a higher Microsoft Windows NT-® scheduling priority than other processes on the same computer.

 

Privacy (PN) -  A UI element that links to the Microsoft Online Privacy Statement.

 

Privacy (PN) -  The link to the Microsoft privacy statement.

 

privacy level (n) -  A setting that specifies the category of users who are allowed to view the personal information of other users, such as user profile properties, colleagues, or memberships.

 

privacy policy (n) -  An organization's requirements for complying with privacy regulations and directives.

 

Privacy Policy (n) -  An organization's requirements for complying with privacy regulations and directives.

 

privacy relationship (n) -  A setting that determines how much information a contact can view about you.

 

privacy settings (n) -  Settings that allow the administrator to control the collection, use, and distribution of personal data.

 

private (adj) -  Pertaining to an item that is only visible to the owner.

 

Private (PN) -  A status message displayed when the caller ID of an incoming call is blocked.

 

private (PN) -  A button that can be tapped during a conference call to have a private conversation with one person on the call.

 

private area (n) -  A secure space on a Web site in which administrators can manage restricted site functions.

 

private assembly (n) -  An assembly that is available only to clients in the same directory structure as the assembly.

 

Private Branch Exchange (PN) -  A private telephone network in an organization. Individual telephone numbers or extension numbers are supported, and calls are automatically routed to them. Users can call each other using extensions. They can also place calls to outside numbers.

 

Private Character Editor (n) -  An editor that allows the user to create and manage private characters.

 

private cloud (n) -  A cloud infrastructure that is dedicated to an organization (not shared with other organizations). A private cloud can be managed by the organization or hosted by a third-party service provider, in which case it is referred to as a hosted private cloud. A private cloud can be located on-premises or off-premises.

 

private cloud (n) -  The cloud created within and exposed by VMM systems running within an App Controller installation's trust boundary. There can be multiple private clouds.

 

private cloud (n) -  A grouping of virtual machine hosts and networking, storage, and library resources that is assigned to users to deploy services.

 

private cloud (n) -  The cloud infrastructure provisioned for exclusive use by a single organization comprising multiple consumers (e.g., business units). It may be owned, managed, and operated by the organization, a third party, or some combination of them, and it may exist on or off premises.

 

Private Cloud Computing  -  a form of cloud computing in which service access is limited, and/or the customer has some control/ownership of the service implementation. Private Communication Technology (n) -  A proposed protocol standard that supports authentication and encryption to secure privacy in Internet communications. PCT is similar to the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol.

 

private FQDN (n) -  The FQDN of the private edge of an edge server.

 

private group (n) -  A type of Yammer group where messages and posted content are only visible to members of that group.

 

private IP address (n) -  An IP address that is assigned for the internal network of an organization.

 

private key (n) -  The secret half of a cryptographic key pair that is used with a public key algorithm. Private keys are typically used to decrypt a symmetric session key, digitally sign data, or decrypt data that has been encrypted with the corresponding public key. private line (n) -  An additional phone number with a distinct ring tone that cannot be forwarded. A private line allows a person who delegates calls to have a direct, confidential line.

 

private message (n) -  A message sent through a social network between two users, where only the involved users are allowed to read the message.

 

private network (n) -  A network within an organization that uses Internet technologies and protocols, but is available only to certain people, such as employees of a company. private note (n) -  A note sent in Yammer from one member of a private group to another. private procedure (n) -  A Sub or Function procedure that has been declared as private by using the Private keyword in a Declare statement. Private procedures are available for use only by other procedures within the same module.

 

private view state (n) -  State information that is written as a hidden field, such as the form that is currently active or the pagination information for a form.

 

private Web Part (n) -  A Web Part added to a Web Part Page by a user who is working on the page in personal view.

 

privilege (n) -  A user's right to perform a specific task, usually one that affects an entire computer system rather than a particular object. Privileges are assigned by administrators to individual users or groups of users as part of the security settings for the computer. privilege (n) -  One or more permissions a user requires to perform a task.

 

privilege attribute certificate (n) -  An item provided and signed by the DCE security

 

server that is both a proof of identity and a list of group memberships.

 

privilege isolation (n) -  A window manager subsystem that blocks applications at a lower

 

UI privilege level from sending messages to or hooking threads belonging to processes with a higher UI privilege level.

 

Privileged Access Management (n) -  New feature enabling temporary admin capabilities to administrators

 

privileged app (n) -  A Windows Store device app that's explicitly declared in the Privileged Application fields of Microsoft digitally signed device metadata. Only privileged apps have access to that device.

 

Privileged Identity Management (PN) -  A technology, which is designed to manage privileged identities and their access rights.

 

privileged role (n) -  A set of access permission to sensitive resources, such as AD DS management console, a sensitive SP site or sensitive file-share. privileged task (n) -  An operation that requires more resources than are allowed by a threshold, based on the number of items or amount of information that is processed during the operation.

 

PRO (n) -  A feature that supports workload- and application-aware resource optimization within a virtualized environment. Based on performance and health data provided by PRO-enabled management packs, PRO can automatically or manually implement recommendations or Tips to minimize downtime and accelerate time to resolution. pro forma invoice (n) -  A business document that is a view of a customer invoice or vendor invoice that documents a payment request but is not an offer or a demand for payment.

 

PRO pack (n) -  A type of System Center pack that provides classes, monitors, alerts, and tasks for Performance and Resource Optimization (PRO) in Virtual Machine Manager. PRO tip (n) -  A recommendation provided by a PRO-enabled management pack that can be implemented automatically or manually to optimize performance or reduce downtime for workloads running in virtualized environments.

 

proactive caching (n) -  A system that manages data obsolescence in a cube by which objects in MOLAP storage are automatically updated and processed in cache while queries are redirected to ROLAP storage.

 

Proactive Scanner (PN) -  An automated proactive scan that triggers when NTFS detects a corruption. The scan is equivalent to the scan phase of chkdsk and finds and logs all corruptions to an internal file. This scan runs during maintenance hours, can be triggered from the Explorer, or manually run from a command line. When this scan is running in the background, some NTFS operations may be blocked.

 

probability (n) -  The likelihood of something happening. For example, sale being made. probability and impact matrix (n) -  A common way to determine whether a risk is considered low, moderate, or high by combining the two dimensions of a risk, its probability of occurrence, and its impact on objectives if it occurs.

 

Problem (n) -  An option available in the Case Type drop-down list. A customer service representative (CSR) can select this option for a customer who is reporting an issue with a product or service.

 

problem (n) -  A grouping that means that all events have the identical call stack. By consolidating events by problem, IT personnel can prioritize their efforts to correct an issue based on the number of events in the group.

 

problem management (n) -  The process by which the root cause of one or more incidents is identified and by which a workaround or a permanent fix is found. problem record (n) -  A record that tracks the identification, investigation, and resolution of a root cause.

 

Problem Steps Recorder (PN) -  A utility that allows recording step-by-step user actions in Windows and storing them in an XML file to help developers reproduce and investigate applications problems easily. It also enables end users to share application problems (e.g. with Technical Support) with comprehensive descriptions.

 

procedural surface (n) -  A surface with pixel RGB color and alpha values defined dynamically. Only the procedure used to compute the surface is stored in memory. procedure (n) -  A sequence of declarations and statements that are executed as a unit. procedure (n) -  A repeatable sequence of steps that are followed in a specific order to meet the requirements of a task.

 

procedure (n) -  A series of steps performed on a patient with the goal of treating a disease or making a diagnosis.

 

procedure call (n) -  In programming, an instruction that causes a procedure to be executed. A procedure call can be located in another procedure or in the main body of the program.

 

procedure-level variable (n) -  A variable that is declared within a procedure. Procedure- level variables are always private to the procedure in which they are declared. process (n) -  The virtual address space and the control information necessary for the execution of a program.

 

process (n) -  A structured set of activities designed to yield a specified result or output. process (n) -  An operating system object that consists of an executable program, a set of virtual memory addresses, and one or more threads. When a program runs, a process is created.

 

Process (PN) -  A SmartArt graphic layout type that includes layouts designed to show steps in a process or timeline.

 

process (n) -  A functional work structure that an organization is responsible for designing, controlling, and improving. A process comprises a coordinated set of activities in which one or more participants consume, produce, and use economic resources to achieve one or more organizational goals.

 

process access token (n) -  A data structure that contains authentication and authorization information for a user. Windows creates the access token when the user logs on and the user's identity is confirmed. The access token contains the user's security ID (SID), the list of groups that the user is a member of, the list of privileges held by that user. Each process or thread started for the user inherits a copy of the access token. In some cases a user may have more than one access token, with different levels of authority. process accounting (n) -  A feature of Internet Information Services (IIS) that administrators can use to monitor and log resource consumption of Common Gateway Interface (CGI) scripts and out-of-process applications.

 

Process Arrows (PN) -  A SmartArt graphic layout used to show information illustrating a process or workflow. Level 1 text appears in the circular shapes and Level 2 text appears in the arrow shapes. Works best for minimal text and to emphasize movement or direction.

 

process batch (n) -  The quantity of one or more items that is produced or that can be produced.

 

process color (n) -  One of the four transparent inks (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black) that are used in commercial printing to produce color photographic images and a wide range of solid colors.

 

process diagram (n) -  A diagram that shows the relationship of items in a list. It is primarily used when the items are sequential in nature.

 

process event (n) -  One or more recommendation work streams that are bundled and executed simultaneously and time-constrained, and which use compensation information for a group of employees to create date-specific employee compensation records. A process event can be as simple as an anniversary-based merit increase for one employee, or as complex as an annual enterprise-wide combined compensation process. process identity (n) -  An operating system term that denotes the account that a process runs under.

 

Process Lifetime Management (PN) -  An operating system process that closes apps that are not foreground apps to conserve system resources, enhance battery life, and remove the burden of app management, task management, or both, from the user. When the user switches back or re-launches the app, the app starts right where it left off.

 

Process List (PN) -  A SmartArt graphic layout used to show multiple groups of information or steps and sub-steps in a task, process, or workflow. Level 1 text corresponds to the top horizontal shapes, and Level 2 text corresponds to vertical sub­steps under each related top-level shape.

 

process logging (n) -  A debugging technique that monitors the processes and threads on a target device.

 

process management pack (n) -  A type of management pack that implements all or part of a service management process.

 

process scheduling (n) -  The assignment of business intelligence tasks for users, roles, and PerformancePoint Planning Server.

 

processing instruction (n) -  An XML structural construct. A mechanism for embedding information in a file intended for proprietary applications rather than the XML parser or browser. The XML parser passes the instructions to the application. A processing instruction is a string of text included almost anywhere in an XML document's character data between ? and ? marks. It begins with the name of the application for which the PI is intended, followed by the data for the instruction. An example is the XML declaration that begins every valid XML file: ?xml version=1.0' standalone=‘yes' ?'

 

processing instructions (n) -  Information stored in the prologue of an XML document. This information is passed through the XML parser to any application that uses the XML document.

 

processor (n) -  The computational and control unit of a computer. The CPU is the device that interprets and executes instructions. Mainframes and early minicomputers contained circuit boards full of integrated circuits that implemented the CPU. Single-chip central processing units, called microprocessors, made possible personal computers and workstations.

 

Processor  -  The nerve centre of the computer : everything flows through it. Also called the- CPU. The best known- is Intel's- Pentium- series. The most important single specification on any PC is the speed of its processor, usually measured in megahertz (MHz), or latterly gigahertz (GHz).

 

processor control block (n) -  An extension of the processor control region (PCR). procure (v) -  To obtain the work and material resources required to complete a project. procurement catalog (n) -  A listing of product offerings that are grouped by procurement category. A procurement catalog is used to request products for internal use by an organization.

 

procurement category hierarchy (n) -  A category hierarchy that orders categories that are created to group products that have similar procurement management and accounting characteristics.

 

procurement site (n) -  A site that employees can use to define items and services that they require for daily work activities.

 

Producer (PN) -  An add-in for PowerPoint used to create presentations that include audio, video, slides, and images.

 

product (n) -  An item, service, or right that is output from an economic activity.

 

Product (n) -  A good or service that your organization provides.

 

Product and Service Items (PN) -  A dialog box that allows a user to add a new product to an Opportunity or the Product and Service Items list.

 

Product and Service Items list (n) -  A tabulation of goods and services that one

 

purchases or sells, or offers for purchase or sale.

 

product attribute (n) -  A representation of a product property.

 

product backlog (n) -  The product backlog (or backlog') is the requirements for a system product backlog item (n) -  In Scrum, a product backlog item (PBI' product catalog (n) -  A compilation of all products that are available for sale.

 

Product Catalog (PN) -  A site template that is designed to manage product catalogs for publishing purposes.

 

Product Catalog (n) -  The collection of Products that your organization offers, both currently and historically.

 

product catalog mapping (n) -  A link between a product catalog and an inventory catalog that determines which inventory catalog is used to hold SKU data for the product catalog. Product Catalog resource (n) -  A Commerce Server resource with site-level properties, managed through Commerce Server Manager. Use the Product Catalog resource to configure the connection string to the database containing catalog data.

 

product component (n) -  A part of a product.

 

product connector (n) -  A software component that is used to synchronize data between Operations Manager and other management systems.

 

Product Development Planning (n) -  A template that outlines a strategic approach for product development. By understanding your business position in the marketplace, establishing product infrastructure, and a knowledge of your targets and competitors, this template establishes a framework to begin product development.

 

product dimension (n) -  The size, color, or configuration product attributes that are used for dimension-based configuration.

 

Product Evaluation Post Launch (n) -  A template that will walk you through key areas of evaluating a product's performance after it has been placed in the marketplace. product family (n) -  A group of functionally equivalent products or items that share similar features and that are grouped for planning purposes.

 

product family (n) -  A unique grouping of items, services, or rights that either participates in the same production or delivery activities or that are offered to the same market segments. In Microsoft Dynamics AX, the grouping is represented by using a forecast allocation key.

 

product group (n) -  A collection of products used for presentation, sales campaigns, or e­business.

 

product ID (n) -  A unique manually created alpha-numeric label that is used to identify a product.

 

product identifier (n) -  A required property that uniquely identifies products within a catalog, such as a stock-keeping unit (SKU). A product identifier cannot be removed from the product definition.

 

product item (n) -  An item that is a type of product.

 

product key (n) -  A sequence of 25 letters and numbers. To activate some software, you

 

must enter a product key during the activation process.

 

product key card (n) -  A physical card on which a product key is printed.

 

product knowledge (n) -  Content, embedded in rules and monitors, that contains

 

information from the management pack author about the causes of an alert and

 

suggestions on how to fix the issue that caused an alert to be raised.

 

product line (n) -  A set of related products grouped together due to technical or marketing

 

considerations.

 

product master (n) -  A standard or functional product representation that is the basis for configuring product variants.

 

product model (n) -  A specification of how items are to be customized. A product model can be used for sales orders, purchase orders, or production orders. product property (n) -  One of the properties that forms a product definition. product receipt (n) -  A source document that documents the receipt of products ordered, the receipt of products returned, or the receipt of products received on consignment. product relationship (n) -  A relationship that associates one product in a catalog with another product or category. For example, printers may be related to printer ribbons or ink cartridges, but these products would be in different categories. A product relationship has a name, indicating the type of relationship (for example, Accessory') product sequencing (n) -  The practice of classifying and managing characteristics of items so that products with similar characteristics can be scheduled to be produced together.

 

product transition (n) -  A move from one license, product, or license model to another. Some examples of transitions are: a step-up to a higher edition; a move from on-premises to the cloud, or cloud to on-premises; or a move to or from a license model that is a hybrid of an online service and an on-premises product.

 

product variant (n) -  A specific item that is grouped with related variants that together form a product. Variants usually vary from each other in one or more properties. For example, a medium-sized, green shirt with a stock-keeping unit (SKU) of 14678 is one product variant of the Shirt product; together size, color, and SKU form one variant. A product variant always includes a unique identifier, such as an SKU, and a price. Each product variant is based on the same product definition.

 

product variant (n) -  A configuration of a product master.

 

product variant property (n) -  A property that varies among product variants. For example the product variant medium-sized green shirt has two product variant properties: size and color.

 

product vulnerability (n) -  A set of conditions that violates an implied or explicit security policy. A product vulnerability is normally addressed by a Microsoft security bulletin or a service pack.

 

production (n) -  The process of creating usable goods from raw materials and/or parts. production environment (n) -  A deployment area in which a Microsoft Azure cloud service is released live to serve external end-users or clients.

 

production flow (n) -  A production process designed using Lean principles.

 

production flow model (n) -  A representation of the production capacity provided by a group of work cells in a production flow process.

 

production instance (n) -  A unique occurrence of an application, such as Microsoft Dynamics CRM or Social Engagement, for online customers that is to be used for production purposes.

 

production lead time (n) -  The lead time required to produce an item, starting from the time the order is released to production until the item is moved to inventory. production line (n) -  The part of a production order that specifies detailed information about the components included in the order.

 

production order (n) -  A source document that documents the requirements for producing items to meet a demand.

 

production order line (n) -  The part of a production order that specifies detailed information about the components included in the order.

 

production order line (n) -  The part of a production order that specifies the parent item to be produced.

 

production planning period template (n) -  A user-defined timetable that is used- to structure and display- existing product requirements.

 

production schedule (n) -  A schedule to produce a specific item and item quantity at a specific time and by specific human and operational resources.

 

production signal (n) -  A documented notification of a resource flow event that triggers a production or transfer activity.

 

production variance (n) -  The difference between the cost price and the actual production price. The production variance is determined when the production order is calculated. production Web server (n) -  A Web server that hosts a live web site. A production Web server can be browsed by an Internet or intranet audience.

 

Productivity (PN) -  An app category that augments or enhances your ability to get work done.

 

PRO-enabled management pack (n) -  A specially designed type of management pack in System Center Operations Manager that associates specific alerts with resolutions that can be implemented automatically in System Center Essentials.

 

Professional Direct (PN) -  The Microsoft Azure support plan for all issues covered by the Standard Support plan, a response time of under 1 hour and additional services. Professional Information (n) -  A section label on the Contact form on the Details tab. professional service (n) -  A product support service and/or Microsoft consulting service provided to Customer under an agreement. Professional Services do not include Online Services.

 

Professional user (n) -  A unit of measure for users of the Visual Studio Online Professional service offering.

 

professional-looking (adj) -  Pertaining to something that looks as though it has been created by a professional. (Even though it may, in fact, have been done by an amateur.) profile (v) -  To analyze a program to determine how much time is spent in different parts of the program during execution.

 

profile (n) -  A computer-based record that contains software settings and identification information.

 

profile (n) -  A group of settings that match content type and bit rate with appropriate audio and video codecs.

 

profile (n) -  A set of characteristics that define any business-related item, such as a customer, a company, or a business process. Each profile is an individual instance of a profile definition.

 

profile (n) -  The descriptive information about a user that is shown to other users. This editable information is separate from the registration information they provide to establish their Windows Live account. This separation allows users to disclose or conceal personal information as they choose.

 

profile (n) -  In Expression Encoder, a group of settings that adjust the quality of the encoded video.

 

Profile (PN) -  The link to the personal page where users can store information (such as personal interests) and links (such as to friends and photos).

 

profile (n) -  In Windows PowerShell, a script that runs when Windows PowerShell or Windows PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE) starts. The profile script sets up and customizes the Windows PowerShell environment and can contain cmdlets, scripts, functions, or any valid Windows PowerShell command.

 

Profile (PN) -  The portion of a user's Yammer account that contains descriptive information about him/her that is visible to other users.

 

profile album (n) -  An entity in Microsoft Dynamics CRM where the user's profile picture is stored as an attachment.

 

profile definition (n) -  The properties that are available in a particular profile type. Each profile is associated with a profile definition. For example, the New User profile definition could contain the following properties: name, age, gender, address, and so forth.

 

Profile Editor (n) -  A tool provided with Windows Media Encoder that creates and edits the encoding profiles.

 

profile group (n) -  A grouping of partner profiles with which you can associate an agreement.

 

profile location (n) -  The geographical location data, defining the latitude/longitude (or location) that users define in their profiles.

 

Profile Manager (n) -  A component of Windows Media Encoder that creates and edits the encoding profiles needed to identify the appropriate codec, the multimedia input streams, and the number and bit rate of the encoded output streams.

 

profile page (n) -  A page that displays the data for an item of an external content type. profile path (n) -  The location of a user's profile on the local drive, for example C:\Users\jason. The user profile could be a local profile, which is stored on a single computer, or a roaming user profile, which is synchronized with a file server so that multiple PCs can use the same profile settings.

 

profile property (n) -  A characteristic that specifies which profile data is to be collected when a user visits your Web site.

 

profile property attribute (n) -  A characteristic that describes a profile property. Attributes provide information about the profile property. Profile property attributes include information such as the data type of the profile property, for example, number, text, and decimal, whether the property is single-valued (for example, only one First Name is allowed) or multi-valued, and whether the data is imported into the Data Warehouse. profile provider (n) -  A data provider that specifies profile properties for each user and that is managed automatically by ASP.NET.

 

profile schema (n) -  A description of the content and structure of profiles.

 

profile template (n) -  The core of all Certificate Lifecycle Manager (CLM) management activities. The profile template provides a single administrative unit that includes all information necessary to manage the multiple certificates that might be required by a user community throughout the certificate's lifecycle. A profile template also includes information regarding the final location of those certificates, which can be software-based (that is, stored on the local computer) or hardware-based (stored on a smart card). A profile template cannot include both software-based and smart card-based certificates. profile ticket (n) -  A ticket created by Commerce Server for anonymous (guest) users. profile-guided optimization (n) -  A feature that allows you to optimize an application based on most-likely used scenarios.

 

profiler (n) -  A diagnostic tool for analyzing the run-time behavior of programs.

 

Profiles Schema Manager (n) -  A user profiling component of Commerce Server 2006 and BizTalk Server 2006. This component lets you manage profile data by creating data sources profile definitions and site terms. You can export the profile data to a Data Warehouse for analysis and/or expose the data to other applications through BizTalk Server 2006.

 

ProfileService (n) -  A service that provides run-time access to a profile object, which is a specific instantiation of a profile schema.

 

profiling (n) -  The collection of detailed performance data, such as memory, stack frame, and CPU utilization, during application execution. Analysis of the resulting data often leads to code optimizations that substantially improve application run-time behavior. profit (n) -  The difference between revenue obtained from sales and expense incurred in product delivery activities.

 

profit and loss account (n) -  A revenue or expense account whose balance will be transferred to a retained earnings account at the end of a fiscal year. Balances in profit and loss accounts determine the net income or net loss for the year.

 

profit and loss statement (n) -  A report that summarizes a company's costs, expenses, and revenues for a specific accounting period.

 

profit and loss transaction (n) -  A posted ledger transaction that is associated with a profit and loss account, revenue account, or cost account. profit chart (n) -  A diagram that displays the theoretical increase in profit that is associated with using various data models.

 

profit margin (n) -  A measure of profitability that is calculated by using the formula: profit margin = net income before tax and interest / revenue. It can be expressed as a percentage or a number.

 

profit sharing (n) -  A broad-based variable compensation plan that awards employees based on company profits and distributes some portion of company profits to employees. Profit sharing is a means to motivate employees to focus on profits.

 

ProgID (n) -  An identifier in the form OLEServerName.ObjectName (for example, Excel.Sheet or PowerPoint.Slide) that's used by the Windows registry to uniquely identify an object.

 

program (n) -  A set of instructions that a computer or device uses to perform a specific task, such as word processing, accounting, or data management.

 

program (n) -  A collective grouping of projects, usually including a common set of goals, plans and measurement of success, that is managed and delivered in a coordinated way. Program  -  A program is essentially a list of instructions that tell a computer how to do something. Any- word processor,- spreadsheet,database, game or any other tool you may use on a computer is a program (often a group of programs). Also referred to assoftware. program anniversary date (n) -  The calendar date which marks the enrollment of a partner into the Microsoft Partner Program, including payment of any applicable membership fees.

 

program code (n) -  A five-digit code that identifies which of the solution provider's program offerings the customer's computer belongs to.

 

Program Compatibility troubleshooter (n) -  An easy-to-use troubleshooter that helps find and fix program compatibility issues.

 

Program Evaluation and Review Technique chart (n) -  A project optimization tool that enables scheduling and tracking of tasks, goal setting, and timelines. program event (n) -  An action or occurrence to which a program might respond. Examples include state changes, data transfers, key presses, and mouse movements. Program Guide (n) -  An onscreen listing of upcoming programs and information available through media services such as cable television and satellite television. program information file (n) -  A file that provides information to Windows about how best to run MS-DOS-based programs. When you start an MS-DOS-based program, Windows looks for a program information file to use with it.program information files contain such items as the name of the file, a start-up directory, and multitasking options. Program Launcher (n) -  A program that lets users easily find and open programs, accessories, control panel settings, and Web sites using their fingers on a touch-screen Tablet PC.

 

program restrictions (n) -  Settings that limit customer use of, or access to, specific program attributes and features.

 

program stream format (n) -  A file format that supports the multiplexing of audio, video, and data. Program streams are exclusive to MPEG-1 and MPEG-2-compressed files and use variable-sized packets that have a common time base. Program streams are designed to be played back from reliable media, such as hard drives and DVDs.

 

Program, Evaluation and Review Technique analysis (n) -  A process by which you evaluate a probable outcome based on three scenarios: best-case, expected-case, and worst-case.

 

programmable interrupt controller (n) -  A device that functions as an overall manager in an interrupt driven system.

 

programmable logic device (n) -  A logic chip that is programmed by the customer, not the manufacturer. Like a gate array, a PLD is a collection of logic gates. Unlike a gate array, a PLD does not need to be programmed as part of the manufacturing process. programmatic identifier (n) -  An identifier in the form OLEServerName.ObjectName (for example, Excel.Sheet or PowerPoint.Slide) that's used by the Windows registry to uniquely identify an object.

 

programmatic interface (n) -  A user interface dependent on user commands or on a special programming language, as contrasted with a graphical user interface. UNIX and MS-DOS have programmatic interfaces; the Apple Macintosh and Microsoft Windows have graphical user interfaces.

 

programming element attribute (n) -  A descriptive declaration that can be applied to programming elements such as types, fields, methods, and properties. programming event (n) -  The occurrence of a programming action in a software system. programming language (n) -  An artificial language that specifies instructions to be executed on a computer. The term covers a wide spectrum, from binary-coded machine language to high-level languages.

 

progress bar (n) -  A progress indicator that displays the percentage of completion of a particular process as a graphical bar.

 

progress billing (n) -  A method of requesting payment when work progress objectives or rate targets are reached.

 

progress indicator (n) -  An indicator that provides the user with information about the state of a process.

 

progress line (n) -  A visual representation of the progress of your project, displayed in the Gantt Chart view. Progress lines connect in-progress tasks, creating a graph on the Gantt Chart indicating work that is behind and peaks indicating work that is ahead.

 

Progress UI (PN) -  A dialog box that shows the progress of an operation.

 

progressive disclosure (n) -  A technique for hiding the complexity of an interface by presenting the user with the primary or common options or choices at the topmost level, and then revealing more advanced or complex options through another means, such as explicit user action or navigation.

 

Progressive JPEG (n) -  An enhancement to the JPEG graphics file format that gradually displays a photo-realistic picture in a Web browser, showing increasingly detailed versions of the picture until the entire file has finished downloading.

 

Progressive Rock (n) -  One of the music genres that appears under Genre classification in Windows Media Player library. Based on ID3 standard tagging format for MP3 audio files.

 

Winamp genre ID # 92.

 

progressive scan (n) -  The method of displaying a video image one full frame at a time by scanning each line of an image in sequential order. Videos displayed using progressive scan contain fewer motion artifacts and are generally smoother and more stable than interlaced scan display. Progressive scan is a feature of computer monitors, many DVDs, and most HDTVs.

 

progressive video (n) -  A method of displaying video in which all the scan lines of a frame are displayed in order in a single pass.

 

project (n) -  A set of source files and related metadata, such as component references and build instructions, that helps you organize and perform common tasks on the items that you are developing. Projects are contained within a solution.

 

project (n) -  A file that keeps track of all programs, forms, menus, libraries, reports, labels, queries, and other types of files that are needed to create an application.

 

Project (n) -  A holding place for a group of linked documents or Works tasks / templates related to a single user activity.

 

project (n) -  A temporary endeavor undertaken to meet or exceed stakeholder

 

expectations.

 

project (n) -  A program of work.

 

project (n) -  In Windows Assessment Services, the group of computers and images that comprise a subset of all the computers and images that have been added to an inventory. A project provides a contextualized, manageable view of computers within the pool of assets, and pairs each computer with an image and an answer file. A project does not contain assessments, but the project shows all the jobs that correspond to the project. project (v) -  To show or share screen content in a display other than the primary display. project administrator (n) -  An administrator allowed to make changes to work item tracking from the UI or the SDK.

 

Project Application Service (PN) -  A service that needs to be started on servers that are meant to be Project Server application servers.

 

project assumption (n) -  A factor that, for planning purposes, is considered to be true, real, or certain. Assumptions generally involve a degree of risk. project budget revision (n) -  A change to a project budget that affects the current and remaining available budget funds.

 

Project Calculation Service (PN) -  A scheduling engine for Project Server that enables automated project updates and scheduling that is similar to that in Project Professional. project calendar (n) -  The base calendar used by a project.

 

Project Center (PN) -  A location that allows the user to create a project where the user can manage, share and archive information that has been added for various projects. project constraint (n) -  A factor that will limit the project management team's options.

 

For example, a predefined budget is a constraint that may limit the team's scope, staffing, and schedule options.

 

Project Designer (n) -  A visual representation of the services ports and bindings that make up a project. Users can edit the visual items in the Project Designer by adding and removing services, and creating and removing bindings between compatible ports on the services in the designer.

 

project file (n) -  The file that contains information about the files that have been imported into or captured in the current project, and how files or clips have been arranged. project file (n) -  A specific file in your project that contains settings for the project. The file name extension ends with proj

 

project funding rule (n) -  A rule in a project system that controls how project activities are funded by one or more funding sources based on project criteria and other conditions. Project Gallery (PN) -  A visual directory of Microsoft Office files, templates, wizards and projects. It is launched every time you start Office and whenever you click Project Gallery on the File menu.

 

project group (n) -  A classification of projects that have characteristics in common, primarily for specifying the ledger accounts to use for posting.

 

project life cycle (n) -  A collection of generally sequential project phases whose name and number are determined by the needs of the organization or organizations involved in the project.

 

Project Lite (PN) -  The Office 365 add-in that allows users to manage timesheets and tasks, collaborate with other users, and store projects and documents from any device. Project Lite (Government Pricing) (PN) -  The companion offer for government organizations for Project Online or Project Server, which enables them to manage tasks, collaborate and submit timesheets, and that is hosted in a commercial cloud environment Project Lite (Government Pricing) Trial (PN) -  The limited-day trial for government organizations for the companion offer for Project Online or Project Server, which enables them to manage tasks, collaborate and submit timesheets, and that is hosted in a commercial cloud environment.

 

Project management (PN) -  The Business subcategory containing apps to help businesses manage, schedule, and budget projects.

 

Project Manager (PN) -  A business application used to organize and track projects. project my screen (PN) -  A feature that allows the user to connect the phone to an external display (a PC monitor, for instance) and then display the phone screen on the external display.

 

Project My Screen App (PN) -  A Windows desktop application that is required to enable users to project their phone screen to a Windows device using a USB connection.

 

Project Online (PN) -  The online service for teams, departments and organizations that need a flexible portfolio and project management (PPM) solution.

 

Project Online (Government Pricing) (PN) -  The offer for government organizations for Project Online that is hosted in the commercial cloud environment.

 

Project Online (Government Pricing) Trial (PN) -  The limited-day trial for government organizations for the offer for Project Online that is hosted in the commercial cloud environment.

 

Project Online (Month to Month) (Government Pricing) (PN) -  The offer for the month-to-month subscription for government organizations for Project Online and that is hosted in the commercial cloud environment.

 

Project Online for Government (PN) -  The offer for government organizations for Project Online that is hosted in the government cloud environment.

 

Project Online with Project Pro for Office 365 (PN) -  The online service for teams, departments and organizations that need a flexible portfolio and project management (PPM) solution including full project management capabilities on the desktop with Project Pro for Office 365.

 

Project Online with Project Pro for Office 365 (Government Pricing) Trial (PN) -  The

 

Project offer for the limited-day trial for government organizations, hosted in the commercial cloud environment, that includes an offering of Project Pro for Office 365. Project Online with Project Pro for Office 365 for Government (PN) -  The Project offer for the online service for government organizations, hosted in the government cloud environment, that includes an offering of Project Pro for Office 365.

 

Project Palette (n) -  A utility in Microsoft Office for Mac that allows the user to manage contents of projects created in the Project Center in Entourage from other applications (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).

 

project plan (n) -  A formal, approved document used to guide both project execution and project control.

 

project portal (n) -  The site used to store and present non-code work products and reports for a team project.

 

Project Pro for Office 365 (PN) -  The subscription offering of the Microsoft project management software used to plan, manage, and communicate a project schedule and other information among team members, project managers and stakeholders, which supports SharePoint Online task list sync, Lync Online presence and connecting to Project Online.

 

Project Pro for Office 365 (Month to Month) (Government Pricing) (PN) -  The Project Pro for Office 365 offer for the month-to-month subscription for government organizations that is hosted in the commercial cloud environment.

 

Project Pro for Office 365 for Government (PN) -  The Project Pro for Office 365 offer for government organizations that is hosted in the government cloud environment.

 

Project Professional 2016 (PN) -  The year 2016 edition of Project Professional. project proposal (n) -  A suggested project plan. Proposals provide better high-level analysis, and enable you to apply your business processes to track potential projects. project query (n) -  A query that is saved for all users of a project.

 

project quotation (n) -  A source document that documents an offer to supply a quantity of products output from project activities for a specified price and by a specified date in response to a request for quotation in a sales process.

 

project scope (n) -  The work agreed to and documented between the project sponsor and the project team in order to plan and deliver the solution.

 

Project Server 2016 (PN) -  The year 2016 edition of Microsoft Project Server.

 

Project Server Event Manager (PN) -  Part of the Project Server Eventing Service that loads and executes event handlers.

 

Project Server Eventing Service (PN) -  A mechanism to extend Office Project Server by adding new business logic. Developers can write event handlers that check business rules and cancel an operation through a pre-event (for example, before a project is published), or extend Office Project Server and integrate it with other applications such as workflow by using a post-event (for example, after a project is published).

 

Project Server Extensions for Team Foundation Server (PN) -  Required software for

 

Project Server integration with Team Foundation Server. By installing these Team Foundation Server Extensions for Project Server, project managers can use Microsoft Project Server to access up-to-date project status and resource availability across agile and formal software teams who work in Team Foundation. This integration enables data to flow from work items in Team Foundation Server (TFS) to tasks in enterprise project plans in Project Server.

 

Project Server permission model (n) -  A security model in which permissions are assigned directly in Project Server using global and category permissions.

 

Project Services (PN) -  A SharePoint application service that enables Project Server functionality.

 

Project Site (PN) -  A site template that is designed to provide lightweight project management functionality, including Tasks, Calendar, Timeline, and Project Summary. Project Site Sync (PN) -  A mechanism that synchronizes permissions from Project Server to project sites throughout a site collection.

 

Project Standard 2016 (PN) -  The year 2016 edition of Project Standard.

 

project summary task (n) -  A task that summarizes the duration, work, and costs of all tasks in a project. The project summary task appears at the top of the project, its ID number is 0, and it presents the project's timeline from start to finish.

 

project task (n) -  One of the tasks that comprise the tasks in a business project.

 

Project Tasks (n) -  A SharePoint Web Part that displays a list of tasks as well as the Gantt chart of the schedule for these tasks.

 

project triangle (n) -  The interrelationship of time, money, and scope. If you adjust any one of these elements, the other two are affected. For example, if you adjust the project plan to shorten the schedule, you might increase costs and decrease scope.

 

project type (n) -  A classification that determines how a project is posted to the ledger. Project type identifies an external project as fixed price or time and materials and an internal project as cost, investment, or time.

 

project vision (n) -  The purpose, driving factors, and background for building the system. The goal of the project vision is to align the team around a central purpose.

 

Project Watch Folder (n) -  A folder that corresponds to a project created in the Project Center. Items in this folder will automatically be associated with the project.

 

Project Web App (PN) -  The Web browser-€“based interface of Microsoft Office Project that project team members and stakeholders can use to access and update information stored in Microsoft Project Server, without having to install Microsoft Project on their computers.

 

Project Web App Site Sync (PN) -  A mechanism that synchronizes permissions from Project Server to the Project Web App site.

 

projected available inventory (n) -  The inventory quantities that are expected to be available at a future point in time calculated by adding scheduled supply to on-hand inventory and subtracting scheduled demand.

 

projected depreciation (n) -  The forecasted allocation of the cost of an asset over a period of time for accounting and tax purposes.

 

projection (n) -  The selection in a query of a subset of the properties or columns in the data source.

 

Projects (n) -  A button that takes the user to the Projects page.

 

prolog (n) -  The machine code between the entry point for an assembly language routine and the code for its first executable statement. Prolog sets up the stack frame and preserves certain register values.

 

promise (n) -  In JavaScript asynchronous programming, the result of a potentially long running and not necessarily complete operation.

 

promissory note (n) -  A source document that documents an agreement between two parties based on an understanding that one party will commit to paying the other party at a specified time or on demand.

 

promo code (n) -  A code that can be used to offset the fee for a developer Account.

 

promote (v) -  To move an item to a higher level within a tree structure.

 

promote (n) -  In an outline, to change body text to a heading, or to change a heading to a

 

higher level heading - for example, from Heading 6 to Heading 5.

 

promotion (n) -  The advancement of a product, service, etc. to encourage customers to

 

make a purchase.

 

promotion code (n) -  The identification string included with a campaign activity that relates an individual piece of marketing collateral with the corresponding campaign. promotional allowance (n) -  A payment offered to a customer by a vendor in exchange for promoting their products.

 

promotional balance (n) -  An amount of money credited to an account as the result of a promotional offer.

 

promotional image (n) -  An image uploaded by the developer that Microsoft can use as a

 

part of promotion via Featured lists and/or marketing campaigns.

 

prompt (n) -  An audio message played over the telephone to explain valid options to

 

users.

 

prompt (n) -  Text or symbols indicating that a computer program is waiting for input from the user.

 

prompt publishing point (n) -  A file share where storage space is available for Unified Messaging custom prompts. Each dial plan has only one prompt publishing point. prompt tone (n) -  A sound that becomes audible to the user to trigger an action by the user.

 

prompted query (n) -  A query in which a dialog box prompts a user to supply more information. Prompted queries are constructed with a general expression, not a specific value. The SMS/Configuration Manager Administrator console prompts the user to supply the actual value when the query is run.

 

proof of concept (n) -  The verification that the selected technology performs according to pre-established criteria in a lab environment designed to simulate the production environment.

 

proof of purchase (n) -  The original receipt or other document which confirms acquisition of a particular product.

 

proofing tools (n) -  A collection of tools such as a spelling checker, grammar checker, and thesaurus.

 

propagate (v) -  To distribute an index from a content index server to one or more Web servers for the purposes of providing search.

 

propagation (n) -  The process of distributing an index from a content index server to one or more Web servers for the purposes of providing search.

 

Properties (n) -  A dockable window that displays the properties that are set on the selected object. In most cases, the property values can be edited in the window.

 

Properties (PN) -  A UI element that users can click to display information about a selected object.

 

properties page (n) -  A dialog box that displays information about an object in the interface.

 

Properties panel (n) -  A dockable window that displays the properties that are set on the selected object. In most cases, the property values can be edited in the window.

 

Properties window (n) -  A window that is used to display properties for objects selected in the two main types of windows available in the Visual Studio integrated development environment (IDE). These two types of windows are Tool windows (such as Solution Explorer, Class View, and Object browser) and Document windows (containing such editors and designers as the forms designer, XML editor, and HTML editor). property (n) -  Attribute or characteristic of an object that is used to define its state, appearance, or value.

 

property bag (n) -  A container for storing native SharePoint objects and custom data from first and third parties.

 

property cache (n) -  For Indexing Service, a file that stores values for document properties.

 

property definition (n) -  The characteristics or properties that define how a property is used and interpreted. The group of properties that forms a property definition is stored in a dictionary.

 

Property Editor (n) -  A menu option on the Property Panel that enables the user to specify document properties.

 

property expression (n) -  An expression that is assigned to a property and updates the value of the property.

 

property group (n) -  A set of logically related properties that apply to an object. property handler (n) -  A handler that translates data stored in a file into a structured schema that is recognized by and can be accessed by Windows Explorer, Windows Search, and other applications.

 

property inspector (n) -  A dynamic properties viewer that displays the properties of the current selection, usually of a particular type of object. Compare property sheet.

 

Property Manager (PN) -  A part of Managing Visual C++ Projects that enables you to modify project settings that are defined in property sheets.

 

property mapping (n) -  A mapping between a variable and a property of a package element.

 

property name (n) -  A string value that is used to identify a named property within a given property set. Note that property names and property IDs are mutually exclusive. property page (n) -  A grouping of properties presented as a tabbed page of a property sheet.

 

property promotion (n) -  The propagation of properties via InfoPath forms from the underlying data into named properties in Outlook or SharePoint sites. Promoted properties are used to group, filter, and sort data, files, and folders.

 

property promotion (n) -  The mechanism through which specific instance message content is elevated (copied) to the message context container for easier access by a wide variety of BizTalk Server components.

 

property schema (n) -  A schema that you associate with a BizTalk Server schema, and used to identify the element fields in a document that will be promoted to the message context as property fields.

 

property set (n) -  A list of properties.

 

property sheet (n) -  A window used to view or modify the properties of various objects such as tables, queries, fields, forms, reports, data access pages, and controls. property sheet control (n) -  A standard Windows control used to create property sheet interfaces.

 

property store (n) -  The table of properties and their values used and maintained by the Search service.

 

Property Store (PN) -  A Windows feature that facilitates a convenient way to get and set properties. It provides access to properties by using friendly canonical names in a type safe manner without dealing with PROPVARIANT. Developers can easily store basic data in a property store.

 

property trigger (n) -  The mechanism by which a change in one property triggers either an instant or an animated change in one or more other properties. property value (n) -  A specific characteristic or parameter that defines a property. For example, property values of a specific Microsoft Word document could include Size = 10,000 bytes, Created = Jan 2, 1999, and Characters = 5,250. property-based search (n) -  A search method in which you can search a catalog for products that have properties with specific values (such as price > $20 and color = blue). proposal (n) -  A formal bid for a job or sale of products.

 

proposal (n) -  A suggested project plan. Proposals provide better high-level analysis, and enable you to apply your business processes to track potential projects. proposal (n) -  A meeting to review a suggested project plan, or a formal bid for a job or sale of products.

 

proposed resource (n) -  A resource with a pending resource allocation to a task assignment that has not yet been authorized. This resource assignment does not detract from the availability of the resource to work on other projects.

 

Proprietary  -  Refers to a technological design or architecture whose configuration is unavailable to the public and may not be duplicated without permission from the designer or architect. Apple's Macintosh? platform is the quintessential example of proprietary architecture.

 

prospect (v) -  To research potential customers.

 

prospect (n) -  A potential customer.

 

prospect (n) -  A participant that has the existing and potential ability to provide a service or probable future economic benefit to a legal entity.

 

prospect (n) -  A potential customer that a salesperson can contact and either qualify or disqualify as a sales opportunity.

 

prospecting (adj) -  A type of contact or meeting with a person to gauge his or her level of interest in your product or offer.

 

prospective vendor (n) -  A vendor whose abilities or capabilities to supply products to one or more legal entities are under review before being granted an approved vendor status.

 

protect (v) -  To configure settings to restrict access to or permissions for a file or specific elements within a file.

 

protect (v) -  To safeguard a resource from attack or loss.

 

protected administrator (n) -  An account in the Administrators group of Windows- Vista. Users with this account type must consent to perform administrative activities. protected computer (n) -  A computer that contains data sources that are protection group members.

 

protected content (n) -  Digital media content that is protected by a license agreement. protected distribution point (n) -  A distribution point that has boundaries set to prevent clients outside of the boundaries from retrieving packages.

 

Protected Interoperable File Format (PN) -  A standard multimedia file format for

 

delivery and playback of multimedia content.

 

protected member (n) -  A data source within a protection group.

 

protected mode (n) -  A highly privileged mode of operation where program code has

 

direct access to all memory, including the address spaces of all user-mode processes and

 

applications, and to hardware.

 

protected partition (n) -  A partition on a shared computer whose state is made static by Windows Disk Protection.

 

protected server (n) -  A server that contains data sources that are protection group members.

 

Protected View (PN) -  A feature that offers improved security by loading a document in a read-only view, rather than in the full editor, for scenarios that pose a greater potential security risk.

 

protection (n) -  The process of protecting data from loss or corruption by centrally creating and maintaining replicas and shadow copies of the data. DPM is designed to provide short-term disk-based backup, to support rapid and reliable recovery of data. Protection (PN) -  A tab within the Exchange Administration Center (EAC) that contains anti-virus/anti spam, and data loss protection.

 

protection agent (n) -  Software, installed on a server, that tracks changes to protected data and transfers the changes to the DPM server. The protection agent also identifies data on a server that can be protected and is involved in the recovery process.

 

protection configuration (n) -  The collection of settings that are common to a protection group; specifically, the protection group name, disk allocations, replica creation method, network bandwidth throttling, and on-the-wire compression.

 

protection group (n) -  A collection of data sources that share the same protection configuration and schedule.

 

protection group member (n) -  A data source within a protection group.

 

protection level (n) -  The Microsoft implementation of an integrity level. In particular, a protection level, refers to an integrity label that contains only level information, without the additonal information traditionally contained within integrity level.

 

protection plan (n) -  The collection of recurring job definitions and schedules associated with a protection group.

 

protection point (n) -  A record of the computer's system settings and files at a specific moment in time.

 

protection policy (n) -  The collection of recurring job definitions and schedules associated with a protection group.

 

protection schedule (n) -  A schedule that specifies whether the replica is synchronized with live data on the on an hourly or daily basis as well as the time when shadow copies of the replica are created.

 

protection warning (n) -  A status that indicates an Endpoint Protection issue that has occurred on a computer that is managed by Windows Intune.

 

protested bill of exchange (n) -  A drawn bill of exchange that a customer has refused to pay.

 

protocol (n) -  A standard set of formats and procedures that enable computers to exchange information.

 

Protocol  -  Any ‘language' used by computers to communicate with each other for particular tasks.

 

Protocol  -  On the Internet ‘protocol' usually refers to a set of rules that define an exact format for communication between systems.

 

protocol handler (n) -  A handler that gives the Windows Search indexer access to data stores, enabling the indexer to crawl the nodes of a data store and extract relevant information to index.

 

protocol rollover (n) -  A procedure that enables switching from one protocol to another when a Windows Media server fails to make a connection using a particular protocol. protocol setting (n) -  A setting that defines how business transactions are to be supported for a specific business-to-business protocol. Each business profile defines the various settings for processing messages (encoding) or transmitting messages (transport) for each of the business-to-business protocols over which the partner can communicate. A protocol setting can be for encoding protocols or for a transport protocol.

 

prototype (n) -  A preliminary type, form, or instance of a product or product component that serves as a model for later stages or for the final, complete version of the product. provider (n) -  In a Web Parts connection, a server control that sends data to a consumer control. A provider can be a WebPart control or any type of server control, but must be designed to function as a provider. A provider must have a special callback method marked with a ConnectionProviderAttribute attribute in the source code. This method provides data to consumer controls in the form of an interface instance.

 

provider (n) -  An entity which provides some services.

 

provider (n) -  An in-process dynamic link library (DLL) that provides access to a database.

 

provider (n) -  A software component that allows a replica to synchronize its data with other replicas.

 

provider (n) -  A company that provides services or content for its customers.

 

provider API (n) -  A set of COM interfaces that are implemented by UI Automation providers.

 

provider endpoint (n) -  An endpoint through which an application system exposes or provides a service of some kind.

 

provider interface (n) -  A set of COM interfaces that are implemented by UI Automation providers.

 

provider object (n) -  An object that's part of a data provider such as Oracle Provider for SQL Server.

 

provision (v) -  To configure a user account and enable the account with access to some form of service.

 

provisional code (n) -  A code in a report definition that determines whether posted, unposted, or both posted and unposted financial data transactions are included in the report.

 

provisioned credit card processing account (n) -  An account that has been set up and activated for processing credit card payments and which was set up by using Dynamics Live.

 

Provisioned IO - Page Blob/Disk (GB) (PN) -  The resource for the provisioned input/output processes performed by the locally redundant storage type of Storage service for page blobs and measured in unit seconds.

 

Provisioned IO - Transaction Units (Page Blob) (PN) -  The resource for the provisioned input/output processes performed by the Storage service for page blobs and measured in unit seconds.

 

provisioning (n) -  A process in which organizations and public IM service providers use a Microsoft-hosted website to exchange information necessary to establish an IM connection.

 

provisioning (n) -  The assignment of access privileges and system resources to users, including employees, contingent staff and business partners; frequently automated as part of Identity and Access Management solutions in order to reduce ongoing support costs and enable corporations to demonstrate their compliance with documented security policies. provisioning (n) -  The act of supplying and configuring computing resources. provisioning domain (n) -  The domain name of the Outlook Live domain that you are configuring with Outlook Live Directory Sync (OLSync)(previously known as GALSync 2010). When you deploy OLSync, you manually enter at least one provisioning domain, for example, student.contoso.edu, during the ILM 2007 configuration process. The provisioning domain must be an accepted domain in your Outlook Live deployment. provisioning packet (n) -  An XML packet that is downloaded by the computer enabled by FlexGo technology from the Provisioning Server over the Internet. Provisioning packets contain configuration information such as an end date or number of hours of computer usage time.

 

provisioning request (n) -  A request, through Microsoft, from an organization deploying Office Communications Server, or Live Communications Server 2005 SP1, to exchange connectivity information with one or more public IM service providers.

 

Provisioning Server (n) -  The server that creates packets to manage computers enabled by FlexGo technology.

 

Provisioning Service (n) -  Part of the Provisioning Server that implements the Provisioning Server's business logic.

 

provisioning site (n) -  A Microsoft-hosted site for provisioning connectivity with public IM service providers.

 

proximity (n) -  A Windows feature that enables users to connect computers with a simple tap gesture or by browsing for computers within wireless range. If two computers come within 3-4 centimeters of each other, or are tapped together, the operating system of each computer becomes aware of the other computer. Also, a user can browse for computers within wireless range that are advertising for a peer connection. The user can then connect the two computers to share content such as photos or links, or create a multi-player experience. If the connection is made using a tap gesture, the user can also publish and subscribe to messages transmitted during the tap.

 

Proximity API (PN) -  An API that enables awareness of device proximity within an app. The simple physical gesture of tapping devices together can be used to login to Windows, launch applications, connect with other devices, and share content between devices — all without the user needing to initiate any other action.

 

proximity search (n) -  Full-text query searching for those occurrences where the specified words are close to one another.

 

proximity sensor (n) -  A type of sensor that can determine without physical contact if an object/person is nearby, or can be used to measure the distance between the object/person and the sensor device.

 

proxy (n) -  A computer (or the software that runs on it) that acts as a barrier between a network and the Internet by presenting only a single network address to external sites. proxy (n) -  A service, process, or file that allows the computer to serve as an interface device between a remote system and the Internet. Common uses of a proxy are to send unsolicited (spam) email.

 

Proxy (n) -  An Office Communications Server role deployed to forward SIP traffic, host applications, or provide connectivity to users in branch offices. proxy (n) -  A software component that intermediates requests from client software components and responses from service or server software components that respond to those requests.

 

Proxy  -  A Proxy Server sits in between a- Client- and the ‘real'- Server- that a Client is trying to use. Client's are sometimes configured to use a Proxy Server, usually an- HTTP- server.

 

proxy account (n) -  An account that is used to provide additional permissions for certain actions to users which do not have these permissions but have to execute these actions. proxy address (n) -  The address by which a Exchange Server recipient object is recognized in a foreign messaging system. In Outlook Live, proxy addresses let people receive e-mail that is sent to different e-mail addresses.

 

proxy authentication (n) -  An authentication method that uses a proxy server. proxy auto-config file (n) -  A configuration file that defines how web browsers and other user agents can automatically choose the appropriate proxy server (access method) for fetching a given URL.

 

proxy code (n) -  Code generated by .NET that creates the infrastructure a client can use to call a Web service.

 

proxy endpoint (n) -  An endpoint that represents a connection point for an application system. Proxy endpoints provide access to or from members of the system from outside the system. A proxy endpoint delegates its behavior to an endpoint on a member of the system.

 

proxy management point (n) -  A secondary SMS/Configuration Manager site management point that services the Advanced Clients that are within its boundaries. Advanced Clients can use the proxy management point to request policy, upload inventory data, request package source location, and upload status messages.

 

proxy server (n) -  A server located on a network between client software, such as a Web browser, and another server. It intercepts all requests to the server to determine whether it can fulfill them itself. If not, it forwards the request to another server.

 

Proxy server  -  A computer used to store copies of popular webpages at an- ISPand provide them on request, to save having to fetch them from the website again. PROXYAUTH (n) -  An attribute that requires a proxy server to authenticate users, which controls connections to selected destinations.

 

PRP (PN) -  A set of access control lists (ACLs) that determine what credentials can or cannot be replicated on a read-only domain controller (RODC). Each RODC has a unique Password Replication Policy (PRP) that is enforced by the writable domain controller that is its replication partner.

 

pruning (n) -  A process that removes unavailable printers from Active Directory. A program running on the domain controller periodically checks for orphaned printers (printers that are offline or powered down) and deletes the printer objects of the printers it cannot find.

 

PS/2  -  The type of connector used to plug in mouse and keyboard on most modern PCs, now gradually being superseded by- USB. PS/2 was originally the name of a PC from IBM with a number of innovative but non-standard features, including special connectors for mouse and keyboard. The PC didn't catch on particularly well, mainly because its unusual architecture meant that it could not accept standard expansion cards, but its mouse and keyboard connectors proved popular and were widely adopted.

 

PS/2  -  PS2 (without the /) is often used to refer to Sony's PlayStation 2, a popular games console.

 

PSC (PN) -  An object class in the Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) schema that is created by default under the System container in the domain. The Password Settings Container stores Password Settings objects (PSOs) for that domain.

 

pseudo index (n) -  A dynamic cross-reference of one or more table data fields (columns) that permits an ODBC table (server table) without a unique index to be edited. pseudo-class (n) -  A class used by CSS selectors to allow information that is external to the HTML source, such as whether a link has been visited, to classify elements. pseudo-element (n) -  An element used by CSS selectors to style typographical rather than structural elements.

 

pseudo-random function (n) -  A function that takes a key, label, and seed as input, then produces an output of arbitrary length.

 

PSO (PN) -  An Active Directory object that is stored in the Password Settings Container. The Password Settings object holds the attributes of a certain fine-grained password policy.

 

PSOM (n) -  A custom protocol for transporting Web conferencing content.

 

PST import (n) -  A feature that enables IT administrators to move Personal Folders files (.pst) to a mailbox in Office 365. A .pst file is a data file that stores your messages and other items on your computer.

 

PSTN (n) -  Public switched telephone network (PSTN) is used by standard analog telephone lines, available worldwide.

 

PSTN connectivity (n) -  Connectivity with the public switched telephone network (PSTN) through integration with an audio conferencing provider.

 

PSTN usage records (n) -  Public switched telephone network (PSTN) usage records specify a class of call (such as internal, local, or long distance) that can be made by various users or groups of users in an organization.

 

Psychedelic (n) -  One of the music genres that appears under Genre classification in Windows Media Player library. Based on ID3 standard tagging format for MP3 audio files. ID3v1 genre ID # 67.

 

Psychedelic Rock (n) -  One of the music genres that appears under Genre classification in Windows Media Player library. Based on ID3 standard tagging format for MP3 audio files. Winamp genre ID # 93.

 

PTT (n) -  A functionality that allows a user to push a button on a cell phone and begin voice input.

 

Public (adj) -  A privacy relationship setting that allows a small amount of information to be viewed, typically for nonfederated contacts.

 

public chat (n) -  A conversation that is open for all Skype users to join.

 

public cloud (n) -  A cloud infrastructure typically owned and managed by an organization that sells cloud services. The resources are shared by the general public or a group of customers in order to optimize utilization rates.

 

public cloud (oth) -  A cloud provided to the general public.

 

public cloud (n) -  The cloud infrastructure that is provisioned for open use by the general public. It may be owned, managed, and operated by a business, academic, or government organization, or some combination of them. It exists on the premises of the cloud provider. public computer (n) -  A computer in a public environment that is accessed by several different users on a daily basis.

 

Public Conversations (PN) -  A wall in Dynamics CRM for conversations that are marked as being able to be seen by the entire organization.

 

Public Domain  -  Of all the kinds of software or information you can download, public domain has the fewest strings attached. With public domain downloads, there are no copyright restrictions.

 

public folder (n) -  A folder on a public server that people can use to share information, such as work information, discussions, contacts, tasks, and classified ads. Access permissions determine who can view and alter the folder and to what extent.

 

Public folder (n) -  The folder in Windows where you store files that you want to share with other people on the same computer or network. The Public folder is located in the Users folder of your root directory (for example, C:\Users\Public).

 

public FQDN (n) -  The FQDN of the public edge of an edge server.

 

public group (n) -  An item in the global address list that provides an easy way to send messages to a group of people. A public group can include any item from a global address list, including other public groups.

 

public group (n) -  A group in Yammer that anyone can join even without an invitation.

 

public IM (n) -  A conversation that is open for all Skype users to join.

 

public IM connectivity (n) -  The ability to connect to public IM service providers.

 

Public IM Connectivity (n) -  A Microsoft license offered on a per-user, per-month subscription price which provides organizations with the capability to connect their existing base of Live Communications Server-enabled users to the top public IM service providers (MSN, AOL, and Yahoo!).

 

public IM connectivity contact (n) -  A contact who uses an instant messenger client from

 

AOL, Yahoo!, MSN, or the Windows Live network of Internet services.

 

public IM contact (n) -  A contact who uses an instant messenger client from AOL,

 

Yahoo!, MSN, or the Windows Live network of Internet services.

 

public IM service provider (n) -  An organization providing IM (instant messaging)

 

services to the public.

 

public instant messenger contact (n) -  A contact who uses an instant messenger client from AOL, Yahoo!, MSN, or the Windows Live network of Internet services.

 

Public IP Addresses (PN) -  The service type of the Networking service that enables users to obtain and assign public IP addresses to virtual machines so that they become directly addressable.

 

public key (n) -  The nonsecret half of a cryptographic key pair that is used with a public key algorithm. Public keys are typically used when encrypting a session key, verifying a digital signature, or encrypting data that can be decrypted with the corresponding private key.

 

public key algorithm (n) -  An asymmetric cipher that uses two keys, one for encryption, the public key, and the other for decryption, the private key. As implied by the key names, the public key used to encode plaintext can be made available to anyone. However, the private key must remain secret. Only the private key can decrypt the ciphertext. The public key algorithm used in this process is slow (on the order of 1,000 times slower than symmetric algorithms), and is typically used to encrypt session keys or digitally sign a message.

 

Public Key Cryptography Standards (n) -  A family of standards for public key cryptography that includes RSA encryption, Diffie-Hellman key agreement, password- based encryption, extended-syntax, cryptographic message syntax, private key information syntax, and certificate request syntax, as well as selected attributes. Developed, owned, and maintained by RSA Data Security, Inc.

 

public key encryption (n) -  A method of encryption that uses a pair of mathematically related keys: a public key and a corresponding private key. Either key can be used to encrypt data, but the corresponding key must be used to decrypt it.

 

public key infrastructure (n) -  The laws, policies, standards, and software that regulate or manipulate certificates and public and private keys. In practice, it is a system of digital certificates, certification authorities, and other registration authorities that verify and authenticate the validity of each party involved in an electronic transaction. Standards for PKI are still evolving, even though they are being widely implemented as a necessary element of electronic commerce.

 

Public Key Infrastructure certificate (n) -  A system of digital certificates, certification authorities, and other registration authorities that verify and authenticate the validity of each party involved in an electronic transaction.

 

public key infrastructure hierarchy (n) -  A hierarchy in which the roles of the certification authority are separated into one root CA and one or more subordinate CAs. public link (n) -  A web address (URL) of a folder or photo album on OneDrive that allows access to anyone who visits the webpage. Visitors don't need to have explicit sharing permissions to the folder or album, sign in to Windows Live, or even have a Windows Live ID.

 

public name suffix (n) -  A suffix appended to the name of a published site. It is used in multiple web site publishing.

 

public network (n) -  A cluster network that supports client-to-cluster communication

 

(either with or without supporting node-to-node communication).

 

public queue (n) -  For Message Queuing, a queue that is published in Active Directory

 

and replicated throughout a Windows enterprise. Public queues can, therefore, be located

 

by any computer running Message Queuing within the enterprise.

 

public switched telephone network (n) -  Public switched telephone network (PSTN) is

 

used by standard analog telephone lines, available worldwide.

 

public variable (n) -  A variable you declare with the Public keyword in the Declarations section of a module. A public variable can be shared by all the procedures in every module in a database.

 

Public Virtual Worlds  -  an online networked virtual environment in which participants are immersed in a 3D representation of a virtual space and interact with other participants and the environment through an avatar

 

publication (n) -  A collection of one or more articles from one database.

 

publication (n) -  The output created in desktop publishing applications.

 

publication access list (n) -  The primary mechanism for securing the Publisher. It contains a list of logins, accounts, and groups that are granted access to the publication. publication database (n) -  A database on the Publisher from which data and database objects are marked for replication and propagated to Subscribers.

 

publication retention period (n) -  In merge replication, the amount of time a subscription can remain unsynchronized.

 

public-facing URL (n) -  A URL that is directly accessible over the Internet and that does not require special credentials or network access to connect to it. publish (v) -  To make a form, view, device or other resource available over a network. publish (v) -  To make data ready and available for subsequent distribution and deployment in a server environment.

 

publish (v) -  To copy something from a computer to a location online, such as a photo album or a blog post.

 

publish (v) -  To save a copy of a file in Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) format to a Web server.

 

publish (v) -  To upload and deploy a website or cloud service to Microsoft Azure. Users can publish to the staging or production environment.

 

publish assignments (v) -  To notify resources of new and changed assignments to tasks. publish profile (n) -  A collection of deployment-related settings that is stored in a file (e.g. .pubxml,.publishsettings).

 

Publish Recording (v) -  A UI element that allows a user to save a meeting to the conference center.

 

Publish this phone number (PN) -  An option in the Options dialog box, on the Personal tab. When the check box for this option is selected, Communicator displays this phone number along with other contact information for the user.

 

Published (adj) -  A status that indicates an article has been written and approved, and is available for viewing.

 

Published (adj) -  A Knowledgebase Article Status. Articles in this Status can be viewed on the Support Portal by Customers with the specified SLAs. Published is the only Status that makes Articles publicly visible.

 

published data (n) -  Data at the Publisher that has been replicated.

 

Published Data (n) -  The data that is published to the databus from each activity in a runbook.

 

Publisher (n) -  A server that makes data available for replication to other servers. A Publisher also detects changed data and maintains information about all publications at the site.

 

publisher (n) -  The entity that offers a remote workspace, typically the IT department of the user's employer, a business partner or vendor, or less commonly, a commercial application service provider. The publisher may use a digital certificate to represent its identity and use it to sign the remote resource files (e.g. RDP files) and the workspace description (e.g. Web Service feed).

 

publisher (n) -  A person or business that makes data or applications available to customers through an online market.

 

Publisher 2016 (PN) -  The year 2016 edition of Microsoft Publisher.

 

publisher database (n) -  A server that makes data available for replication to other servers. A Publisher also detects changed data and maintains information about all publications at the site.

 

publishing (n) -  Method of advertising a feature or application. Publishing does not populate the UI. However, if another application attempts to open a published application, there is enough information present for the installer to assign the published application. publishing (n) -  The administrative task of making remote resources available to its users, setting policies that control how users will connect, how they will find the remote resources, and what settings users will connect with.

 

publishing action (n) -  The functionality to start a conversation on a social network, for example, to reply to, mark as favorite, or comment on a post. publishing layout view (n) -  A specialized view tailored for textbox-based freeform document creation.

 

publishing page (n) -  A document that binds to a page layout to generate an HTML page for display to a reader. Publishing pages have specific fields that contain the content that is displayed in an HTML page.

 

publishing point (n) -  An organized memory location that translates a client request for content into the physical path on the server hosting the content. A publishing point essentially acts as a redirector.

 

publishing point (n) -  The control point for a single Live Smooth Streaming event. publishing profile (n) -  A downloadable package from the Microsoft Azure Management Portal that provides the secure connectivity required to publish (upload and deploy) websites and cloud services from a local development environment.

 

Publishing Resources (n) -  A web site collection feature that creates all artifacts that must be present for the web-level publishing feature to function. These include item profiles, web parts, workflow definitions, workflow bindings, site templates, events, actions, etc. publishing server (n) -  A server running an instance of Analysis Services that stores the source cube for one or more linked cubes.

 

publishing table (n) -  The table at the Publisher in which data has been marked for replication and is part of a publication.

 

puff and sip device (n) -  An assistive computer technology for people with mobility impairments. A puff and sip device is a head-mounted alternative to using the mouse. The device allows a user to move the mouse pointer without using his or her hands by puffing air into a tube.

 

puffiness (n) -  A problem with the Surface screen when one area of the diffuser is not flat like the rest of the diffuser. For example, a giant bubble appears in the diffuser.

 

PUID (PN) -  A unique identifier used to represent a Passport account.

 

PUK (n) -  An 8-digit code used to unlock the SIM card. A Personal Unlocking Key is a type of personal identification number (PIN).

 

pull (v) -  The process of retrieving data from a network server.

 

pull  -  The transmission of information in response to a specific request for that information. Opening a webpage in a browser is an example of pull technology. pull quote (n) -  An excerpt from the body of a story that is used as a graphic element in order to call attention to an important aspect of the topic under discussion. pull replication (n) -  Replication that is invoked at the target.

 

pull request (n) -  A method of submitting contributions to an open development project through a distributed version control system such as Git occurring when asking for changes committed to an external repository to be considered for inclusion in a project's main repository.

 

pull subscription (n) -  A subscription created and administered at the Subscriber. The Distribution Agent or Merge Agent for the subscription runs at the Subscriber.

 

Pull-down menu  -  A menu which appears from nowhere when you click on or put your cursor over a link.

 

Punk (n) -  One of the music genres that appears under Genre classification in Windows Media Player library. Based on ID3 standard tagging format for MP3 audio files. ID3v1 genre ID # 43.

 

Punk rock (n) -  One of the music genres that appears under Genre classification in Windows Media Player library. Based on ID3 standard tagging format for MP3 audio files. Winamp genre ID # 121.

 

Purble Master (n) -  Skill level in the Purble Place game. Once a Purble Place game is completed, a player gets a skill level rank assigned automatically by the game (based on number of guesses and hints during the game).

 

Purble Pairs (n) -  A part of the Purble Place game where the player has to flip a tile over to reveal a picture, and then try to find its match somewhere else.

 

Purble Place (n) -  Educational game for children that is part of the Windows Vista operating system.

 

Purble Shop (n) -  A game that is part of the Purble Place game that allows the player to build a face.

 

purchase after trial (n) -  To purchase an app after downloading, installing and trying it out.

 

purchase agreement (n) -  A source document that documents an agreement between two or more parties based on an understanding that a buying party will commit to purchasing a specific quantity or value of product over a period of time in exchange for favorable prices and discounts.

 

purchase agreement policy (n) -  A policy that authorizes parties to modify purchase agreement terms.

 

purchase amount approval limit (n) -  The maximum amount on a purchase document that an approver is allowed to approve.

 

purchase at download (n) -  To purchase an app just before downloading and installing it. purchase ceiling (n) -  An upper limit on the amount a person or business entity is permitted to purchase during a specified period of time.

 

purchase invoice (n) -  The bill that an organization receives when a purchase is made. purchase item (n) -  An itemized product that participates in a procurement process. purchase miscellaneous charge (n) -  A charge on an item that is calculated independent of the quantity on the purchase line. An example of this type of charge is an item-specific service charge.

 

purchase order (n) -  A source document that documents the offer to buy products or the acceptance of an offer to sell products in exchange for payment.

 

purchase order discount (n) -  An amount deducted from the total net amount calculation on a purchase order.

 

purchase order line net amount (n) -  The expected currency amount for a purchase order line, calculated as follows: Purchase order quantity * (Unit price/Price unit) - Trade agreement discount + Purchase miscellaneous charge

 

purchase order net unit price (n) -  The expected currency amount per unit that is represented by the purchase order, calculated as follows: Purchase order line net amount / Quantity on the purchase order

 

purchase order overdelivery percentage (n) -  The percentage by which product receipt quantities are allowed to exceed the purchase order quantity.

 

purchase order policy (n) -  A policy that authorizes parties to modify purchase order terms and to control order processing.

 

purchase order underdelivery percentage (n) -  The percentage by which product receipt quantities are allowed to be less than the purchase order quantity. purchase price (n) -  The price of product acquisition calculated as the extended price minus trade discounts.

 

purchase process (n) -  The method, or way, that the contact will purchase a selected product, for example, by credit card or check.

 

purchase quotation (n) -  A source document that documents an offer to purchase a quantity of product for a specified price and by a specified date in response to a request for quotation in a procurement process.

 

purchase request (n) -  An economic event that generates requirements for products. purchase requisition (n) -  A paper or electronic request made to the purchasing department to acquire a specified amount of goods or services from external suppliers and vendors.

 

purchase requisition (n) -  A source document that documents product requests so that they can be submitted for review and be used to authorize purchasing by a purchasing organization.

 

purchase unit (n) -  A unit of measure for expressing quantities of purchased product. purchase unit price (n) -  The price of a purchase unit.

 

purchase VAT (n) -  The tax on an organization's purchases or input supplies, which is levied on the purchase price.

 

purchaseid (n) -  A unique code used to identify a purchase for transaction tracking and billing purposes.

 

purchaser (n) -  Someone on the Business Store with permissions to acquire apps from the Business Store on behalf of their company, but does not have Account settings or Distribute apps permissions.

 

Purchasing Account (PN) -  The Customer, Affiliate, department, division or other internal organization of Customer that is designated on a Purchasing Account registration. pure code (n) -  Code that can contain both native and managed data types, but only managed functions.

 

pure log backup (n) -  A backup containing only the transaction log covering an interval without any bulk changes.

 

pure text (n) -  Simply formatted text without borders, graphics, or cells. Important for Web publishing.

 

purge (v) -  To eliminate old or unneeded information systematically; to clean up, as files. pursuit team (n) -  People who are members of the group that is assigned to follow up on a particular lead.

 

push (v) -  To deliver data to a client without a client request for the data.

 

push (v) -  The process of sending data to a network server.

 

push (v) -  To add a new element to a stack, a data structure generally used to temporarily hold pieces of data being transferred or the partial result of an arithmetic operation. push  -  A generic term applied to the methods, products or services used to deliver information to an internet user, without the user specifically requesting that item of information.

 

push button (n) -  A standard system control that initiates a command.

 

push notification (n) -  A transient message from the application to the user that contains relevant, time-sensitive information and provides quick access to the subject of that content.

 

push notifications (n) -  The sound alerts, alerts on screen (text), and badges that are pushed by applications to a device. For the Windows Phone, push notifications are available through the Lync Server Push Notification Service. For the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices, notifications are available through the Apple Push Notification Service.

 

push replication (n) -  Replication that is invoked at the source.

 

push subscription (n) -  A subscription created and administered at the Publisher. push-button configuration (n) -  In some Wi-Fi Protected Setup networks, a method that enables users to push a physical or software-based button to automatically configure network names, connect devices to the network, and enable data encryption and authentication.

 

push-button reset (n) -  The ability to easily return a PC to a prior state, either by reinstalling Windows and keeping their files or by resetting the PC to the original factory state.

 

pushpin map (n) -  A map that visualizes posts by their post location in the form of pushpins.

 

push-to-talk (v) -  A functionality that allows a user to push a button on a cell phone and begin voice input.

 

Puzzle & trivia (PN) -  A game category that primarily features puzzle or trivia challenges. puzzle + trivia (PN) -  A game category that primarily features puzzle or trivia challenges. PV (n) -  The difference between the cost price and the actual production price. The production variance is determined when the production order is calculated.

 

PVA (n) -  A service that implements control of in-conference services for one PSTN user.

 

It listens for request key commands from the user's PSTN device and executes them to control the phone functionality. For example, PVA implements #6 (mute) from the PSTN user.

 

PVR  -  (Personal Video Recorder)- A TV video recorder which records to a- hard disk. Typically a standalone unit, but you can also get software which allows you to use your PC's hard disk for this purpose.

 

PXE (n) -  A remote boot technology based on Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) that is used to start or install an operating system on a client computer from a remote server. A WDS Server is an example of a PXE Server.

 

PXE protocol (n) -  An extension to the DHCP protocol that enables information to be sent to network-bootable systems and enables these systems to find RIS servers.

 

Pyramid (PN) -  A SmartArt graphic layout type that includes layouts designed to show proportional relationships with the largest component on the top or bottom. pyramid chart (n) -  A variation on a column chart that uses pyramid shapes instead of rectangular columns.

 

pyramid diagram (n) -  A diagram that is used to show foundation-based relationships. Pyramid List (PN) -  A SmartArt graphic layout used to show proportional, interconnected, or hierarchical relationships. Text appears in the rectangular shapes on top of the pyramid background

 

Python  -  a programming language invented by Guido van Rossum for quick, easy construction of relatively small programs, especially those that involve character string operations.www.python.org