A deliberately simple and straightforward XML markup language for metadocument data, aka schemas, developed in response to the W3C XML Schema standard. RELAX NG is easy to learn, use, and master. 

A software engineering process intended to oversee the development, testing, deployment and support of software releases.

In agile software development, a release plan is an evolving flowchart that describes which features will be delivered in upcoming releases. Each story in a release plan has a rough size estimate associated with it.  

The ability to get access to a computer or a network from a remote distance. Remote access is also possible using a dedicated line between a computer or a remote local area network and the "central" or main corporate local area network. 

The RAS API is included in Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT systems. It makes possible to connect a remote client computer to a network server over a Wide Area Network (WAN) link or a Virtual Private Network (VPN).

A hardware device that ships with a backup software application pre-loaded.  The appliance is used to back up corporate data that is located outside the corporate data center. 

The process of backing up data created by remote and branch offices (ROBOs) and storing it securely. Businesses with ROBOs require backup and recovery solutions that can support the company's data protection policies and business service levels.

The deletion of data using a software that automatically deletes the contents of the device when it is reported to be stolen or lost.

An application program interface (API) from Microsoft that lets programmers writing Windows applications get access to and from both Microsoft and other database providers. 

A system that allows a customer to scan checks remotely and transmit the check images to a bank for deposit, usually via an encrypted Internet connection. 

A secure network communications protocol for Windows-based applications running on a server. RDP allows network administrators to remotely diagnose and resolve problems encountered by individual subscribers. 

An umbrella term for features of Microsoft Windows Server that allow users to remotely access graphical desktops and Windows applications. 

A technology that allows computers in a network to exchange data in main memory without involving the processor, cache, or operating system of either computer. 

A Remote Function Call (RFC) is an application program interface to R/3 applications from SAP

A Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) card intended for the remote management of Compaq servers. Remote control is typically done over the Web. 

A feature included in Microsoft's Windows 2000 server that allows network administrators to install the Windows 2000 Professional operating system and its upgrades to any number of client computers at one time from a centralized location.