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firewall

A control system that prevents unauthorized users from gaining access to a local network that is connected to the Internet.

full pointer

In RPC, a pointer that has all the capabilities normally associated with pointers in C/C++. Specifically, a full pointer can be null and can be aliased to another pointer parameter. The ptr attribute designates a full pointer. See also unique pointer and reference pointer.

fully bound handle

A binding handle that includes endpoint information. See also partially bound handle.