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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

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NISTIR 8196

Domain Controller

NIST SP 1800-16D, NIST SP 1800-2, NIST SP 1800-24C, NIST SP 1800-2c, NISTIR 8183A Vol. 2, NISTIR 8183A Vol. 3

Definition(s):

A server responsible for managing domain information, such as login identification and passwords.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 2 under Domain Controller from NISTIR 6859

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See NISTIR 7298 Rev. 3 for additional details.

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