NonStop Server for Java 5.1 Programmer's Reference
L
LAN
See local area network (LAN).
local area network (LAN)
A data communications network that is geographically limited (typically to a radius of 1
kilometer), allowing easy interconnection of terminals, microprocessors, and computers within
adjacent buildings. Ethernet is an example of a LAN.
M
macro
A sequence of commands that can contain dummy arguments. When the macro runs, actual
parameters are substituted for the dummy arguments.
N
native
In the context of Java programming, something written in a language other than Java (such as C or
C++) for a specific platform.
native method
A non-Java routine (written in a language such as C or C++) that is called by a Java class.
native2ascii
The Native-to-ASCII converter, which converts a file with native-encoded characters into one with
Unicode-encoded characters. Also, the command to run the Native-to-ASCII converter.
node
(1) An addressable device attached to a computer network.
(2) A hypertext document.
NonStop Server for Java 5.1
The informal name for the NonStop Server for Java products based on the Java 2 Platform
Standard Edition 5.x products. This product is a Java environment that supports compact,
concurrent, dynamic, and portable programs for the enterprise server. See also, HP NonStop
Server for Java, based on the Java 2 Platform Standard Edition 5.0.
NonStop Technical Library
The browser-based interface to NonStop computing technical information. NonStop Technical
Library replaces HP Total Information Manager (TIM).
NSK
See HP NonStop operating system.