Division 1.1 Acronyms and abbreviations
United Kingdom
| Acronyms and abbreviations | Explanation |
|---|---|
| BCU | Backup central unit |
| BLNI | Backup local national interface |
| CNI | Central national interface |
| CS | Central system |
| CS-VIS | Central visa information system |
| CU | Central unit |
| DNS | Domain name server |
| FTP | File transfer protocol |
| HTTP | Hypertext transfer protocol |
| IP | Internet protocol |
| LAN | Local area network |
| LNI | Local national interface |
| NI-VIS | National interface |
| NTP | Network time protocol |
| SAN | Storage area network |
| SDH | Synchronous digital hierarchy |
| SMTP | Simple mail transfer protocol |
| SNMP | Simple network management protocol |
| sTESTA | Secure Trans-European Services for Telematics between Administrations, is a measure of the IDABC programme (interoperable delivery of pan-European eGovernment services to public administrations, business and citizens. Decision of the European Parliament and Council 2004/387/ECf1). |
| TCP | Transmission control protocol |
| VIS | Visa information system |
| VPN | Virtual private network |
| WAN | Wide area network |