Remote Access Service (RAS)
A service that can be used by remote clients running Microsoft Dial-Up Networking, all Microsoft RAS clients, or any third-party PPP client to dial in to a network. Remote users with RAS on a Windows NT–based computer can dial in to their networks for services such as Internet access, file and printer sharing, electronic mail, scheduling, and SQL database access.
remote procedure call (RPC)
A message-passing facility that allows a distributed application to call services available on various machines in a network. Used during remote administration of computers.
replicate
See directory replication.
request for comments (RFC)
An official document of the IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) that specifies the details for protocols included in the TCP/IP family. See also Internet Engineering Task Force.
RIP
See Routing Information Protocol.
router
A network device that manages traffic between networks or subnets. Routers match packet headers to a location on a LAN and choose the best path for the packet, optimizing network performance.
Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
Enables a router to exchange routing information with a neighboring router. See also router.
RPC
See remote procedure call.