Glossary

The following definitions apply to terms used in this document.

1 Gbps

1 Gigabit - Network speed for Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps).

10 Gbps

10 Gigabit - Network speed for 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10,000 Mbps).

BMC

Baseboard Management Controller – A device in many server models that allows remote in- and out-of-band management of hardware.

DHCP

Dynamic Host Control Protocol – method for providing IP addresses to the SUTs.

IPMI

Intelligent Platform Management Interface – A technology for remotely connecting to a system to perform management functions.

LAN

Local Area Network – the network to which your SUTs are connected. The LAN does not need to be Internet accessible (though that is preferable if possible).

MAAS

Metal as a Service – a Canonical product for provisioning systems quickly and easily.

NIC

Network Interface Card – the network device(s).

PXE

Pre-boot Execution Environment – A technology that allows you to boot a system using remote images for easy deployment or network-based installation.

SUT

System Under Test – The machine you are testing for certification.