Network Information Service
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Definition of Network Information Service - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
computingDatedTMsystem for centralizing administrative data managementDatedTM
  • The Network Information Service simplifies the management of networked systems.
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2.
technologyDatedTMdirectory service protocol for distributing system configuration dataDatedTM
  • The Network Information Service is used to manage user accounts and hostnames.
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Expressions with network

old-boy networkn.
informal system where men from same schools help each other
He got the job through the old-boy network at his alma mater..
whisper networkn.
informal group sharing private information or gossip
The whisper network quickly spread the news about the layoffs.
old boys' networkn.
group of men with similar backgrounds who support each other
He got the job through the old boys' network of his university.
old girls' networkn.
system of support among women
She advanced in her career thanks to the old girls' network.
your network is your net worthexp.
means strong social contacts help gain opportunities
Remember, your network is your net worth for job hunting..
good old boy networkn.
exclusive group of men helping each other in business or politics
He got the job thanks to the good old boy network.

Expressions with information

digest informationv.
understand and absorb information
She took a moment to digest information from the meeting.
drip informationv.
release information slowly over time for strategic purposes
The company decided to drip information about the new product.
information explosionn.
rapid increase in available information or data
The information explosion challenges our ability to process data.
inside informationn.
secret knowledge providing an advantage
She had inside information about the company's new product.
they are fishing for informationexp.
try to get information by asking questions carefully and indirectly
They are fishing for information about the new project.
too much informationexp.
having more details than needed or wanted
The lecture was too much information for the students.
ferret out informationv.
find hidden or secret facts by searching carefully
The journalist tried to ferret out information about the scandal.
mine of informationn.
person or source with a lot of information
She is a mine of information on local history.
a nugget of informationn.
small valuable piece of information
She shared a nugget of information during the meeting.
fish for informationv.
try to get information indirectly
She was fishing for information about the surprise party.

Expressions with service

white-glove servicen.
service provided with exceptional care and courtesy
The company is known for its white-glove service in handling customer complaints.
lip servicen.
insincere support or promises not meant to be acted on
He paid lip service to the idea but did nothing.
see servicev.
be used in a particular role or function
The old ship has seen service as a museum.
silver servicen.
formal table service with silverware and service by waitstaff
The banquet was conducted in silver service, enhancing the elegant atmosphere..
at one's serviceexp.
ready and willing to help someone whenever needed
If you need anything, I am at your service!
pay lip servicev.
express approval or support without taking action
The politician paid lip service to environmental issues but did nothing to help.
at someone's serviceadv.
available for use by someone
The car is at your service for the weekend.
press into servicev.
make someone do a task unexpectedly
They pressed him into service as a translator.
skeleton servicen.
basic operations maintained during holidays or off-hours
The company runs a skeleton service over the Christmas period.
room servicen.
service delivering food and drinks to hotel rooms
We ordered breakfast through room service.

Terms related to Network Information Service

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informationnetworkserviceadministrativecentralizingdatamanagementsystemconfigurationdirectorydistributionprotocol

Terms with Network Information Service included in their meaning

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NISacr.
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system that manages and shares network user information

Examples of Network Information Service in a sentence

  • He configured the Network Information Service for the new servers.
  • The Network Information Service simplifies network management.
  • Network Information Service is crucial for system administrators.

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  1. French:service d'information réseau, Network Information Service, ...
  2. German:Netzwerkinformationsdienst, Network Information Service, ...
  3. Italian:Network Information Service, ...
  4. Spanish:Servicio de Información de Red, ...
  5. Portuguese:Serviço de Informação de Rede, Network Information Service, ...
  6. Chinese:网络信息服务, ...
  7. Japanese:ネットワーク情報サービス, ...
  8. Arabic:خِدْمَة مَعْلُومَات الشَّبَكَة, نِتْوِرْك إِنْفُورْمِيشِن سِيرْفِس, ...
  9. Hebrew:שֵׁירוּת הַמֵּידָע הָרֶשֶׁת, שֵׁרוּת מֵידָע רֶשֶׁת, ...
  10. Russian:Служба сетевой информации, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Служба мережевої інформації, ...
  12. Hindi:नेटवर्क इन्फॉर्मेशन सर्विस, नेटवर्क सूचना सेवा, ...
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