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back end
See ZENworks Desktop Management Server.
base image
In Desktop Management, an image of the base Windows* operating system prepared to replace the contents of the target computer's hard disk. Also called the workstation image.
See also image; imaging ; overlay image; source computer; target computer.
bash
Bourne-Again Shell.
The popular Linux* shell used in the Desktop Management imaging environment.
behavioral policy
In Server Management, a policy that holds a set of rules to be followed in certain situations. The policy engine carries out these rules, along with any of its supporting modules. For example, the Server Down Process policy defines criteria that must be met before the server can be brought down.
See also configuration policy; cumulative policy; plural policy; policy; policy package .
BIOS
System BIOS.
The part of a computer's memory that makes it possible for the computer to boot itself after the computer is turned on, without accessing programs from a disk.
BlackBerry client
Handheld Management BlackBerry client.
In Handheld Management, the software that manages devices that use the BlackBerry wireless platform.
See also ZENworks Handheld Management handheld client; ZENworks Handheld Management IP client; ZENworks Handheld Management sync client.
BlackBerry Configuration policy
In Handheld Management, a policy used to change the configuration of associated BlackBerry devices, including the owner name for the device and any additional information that should be included. This policy is contained in the Handheld and Handheld User packages.
See also handheld device; Handheld Package; Handheld User Package; managed handheld device; policy; policy package .
BlackBerry device
In Handheld Management, any handheld device running Research In Motion* (RIM) OS 2.1 and newer. Handheld Management supports BlackBerry 850/857 devices using the DataTAC* network and 950/957 devices using the Mobitex* network.
See also Palm OS device; Windows CE device.
BlackBerry Device Lockout
In Handheld Management, a feature that disables a BlackBerry device that might be lost or stolen. After the device is locked, no applications can run on the device other than Handheld Management, which can be used to unlock the device.
BlackBerry Inventory policy
In Handheld Management, a policy used to enable the collection of hardware and software inventory from associated BlackBerry devices. This policy is contained in the Handheld and Handheld User packages.
See also Handheld Package; Handheld User Package; Palm OS device; policy; policy package ; Windows CE device; ZENworks Handheld Management server.
BlackBerry Security policy
In Handheld Management, a policy used to ensure that a password is set on associated BlackBerry devices. This policy is contained in the Handheld and Handheld User packages.
See also Handheld Package; Handheld User Package; policy; policy package .
bridge discovery
In Server Management, the service that gathers the details of bridges and switches in order to build an accurate map of the network.
See also discovery.
bucket
In Server Management, the number of samples taken for a particular trend parameter over a given period. Also called trend bucket.
Build schedule
In Server Management, the schedule for the Distribution object. It determines when the Distributor owning the Distribution can begin building the Distribution file.
See also Distribution; Distributor; Extract schedule; Refresh schedule; scheduling; Send schedule.