Unified Endpoint Management Definitions

  • B

    What is BitLocker?

    BitLocker Drive Encryption, or BitLocker, is a Microsoft Windows security and encryption feature included with certain Windows versions.

  • C

    client-side extension (CSE)

    A client-side extension (CSE) is an integral component of enterprise group policy administration that applies Group Policy to users or endpoint systems.

  • D

    What is a device driver?

    A device driver, or driver, is a special kind of software program that controls a specific hardware device attached to a computer.

  • E

    end-user experience monitoring (EUEM)

    End-user experience monitoring (EUEM) is the process of monitoring the performance of IT resources from the perspective of an end user.

  • G

    graphic equalizer

    A graphic equalizer is a high-fidelity audio control that allows the user to see graphically and control individually a number of different frequency bands in a stereophonic system.

  • H

    host intrusion prevention system (HIPS)

    A host intrusion prevention system (HIPS) is an approach to security that relies on third-party software tools to identify and prevent malicious activities.

  • K

    kiosk mode (Windows assigned access)

    Kiosk mode is a feature in Windows operating system (OS) that allows a device to run only specified applications and settings.

  • M

    message passing interface (MPI)

    The message passing interface (MPI) is a standardized means of exchanging messages between multiple computers running a parallel program across distributed memory.

  • U

    What is unified endpoint management (UEM)? A complete guide

    Unified endpoint management (UEM) is an approach to securing and controlling desktop computers, laptops, smartphones and tablets in a connected, cohesive manner from a single console.