Query
Definition: A query is a custom report generated by a statement (question) posed to a database. What This Means: Standard reports are somebody else’s idea of what’s important to know. A query is your own idea of a report you want. Reporting ...
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
Definition: A redundant array of independent disks uses more than one disk drive to back up data or enhance performance. What This Means: Instead of having to copy data onto another computer or tapes for back up, RAID performs back ups in ...
RAM
Definition: Random access memory. RAM is commonly considered synonymous with main memory (i.e., the memory available to programs in use on a computer). Physically, RAM consists of memory chips or chip modules which attach to the computer's logic board, the main ...
Rank
Definition: Rank is an alternative sorting order for the Option within the Option Set. What This Means: A term that is functional for users of ESP's metadata dictionary tool, called DataSpecs. DataSpecs is used when developing an education agency's data dictionary. Need another ...
Read Only Security Role
Definition: The “Read Only” security role allows users to view DataSpecs content but does not provide access to create, change, or delete any content or have access to the System Administration functions.
Real Time
Definition: Real time is a level of computer responsiveness that a user senses as sufficiently immediate or that enables the computer to keep up with some external process (for example, to present visualizations of the weather as it constantly changes). Real-time ...
Relational Database/RDS (Relational Data Store)
Definition: A relationship database is a database that has separate files (tables), but each is related to others. What This Means: Relational databases allow queries and reports to run faster. The concept was developed in 1970 by Edgar Codd, whose objective was ...
Reliability
Definition: The probability that a system, including all hardware, firmware (code that manages individual hardware components), and software will satisfactorily perform the task for which it was designed or intended, for a specified time, and in a specified environment. What This Means: ...
Remote Access
Definition: A service which makes it possible to connect to a network, such as the campus network or the Internet, from a distant location (such as your home, research site, or favorite vacation spot). Need another definition?
Repeatable
Definition: Repeatable refers to a checkbox (True/False) entry to denote that the collection item is repeatable within the collection. What This Means: A term that is functional for users of ESP's metadata dictionary tool, called DataSpecs. DataSpecs is used when developing an ...
