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RDF
— Resource Description Framework
XCEM
— eXtensions for Control, Engineering, and Manufacturing
VPN
— Virtual Private Network (ATM)
ACE
— Access Control Entry
MCSA
— Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
DCOM
— Distributed Component Object Model
COA
— Certificate Of Authenticity
DDE
— Dynamic Data Exchange (in software parlance)
DOS
— Disk Operating System
ACL
— Access Control List
JPEG
— Joint Photographic Experts Group (24-bit image storage format)
AD
— Active Directory
ACPI
— Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
MCSE I
— Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Internet
ADO
— ActiveX Data Objects (Microsoft)
OU
— Organizational Unit
DRM
— Digital Rights Management
SID
— Security Identifier
WAB
— Windows Address Book
SOAP
— Simple Object Access Protocol
OLE
— Object Linking and Embedding (Microsoft communication protocol)
VB
— Visual Basic
ZAW
— Zero Administration for Windows
S/MIME
— Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions
UPNP
— Universal Plug and Play
RAS
— Remote Access Service
CIFS
— Common Internet File System
MOS
— Microsoft Office Specialist
MCT
— Microsoft Certified Trainer
SDK
— Software Development Kit (Microsoft)
COM
— Component Object Model
CC
— Country Code
DACL
— Discretionary Access Control List
FAT
— File Allocation Table
MTS
— Microsoft Transaction Server
NTLM
— NT LAN Manager Protocol
MSRN
— Mobile Station Roaming Number
MCSD
— Microsoft Certified Solution Developer
DCI
— Display Control Interface
APIPA
— Automatic Private IP Address
NTFS
— New Technology File System
KDC
— Kerberos Key Distribution Center
MCA
— Microsoft Certified Architect
PDC
— Primary Domain Controller
BING
— But It's Not Google
PPTP
— Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol
AS
— Authentication Service
AAF
— Advanced Authoring Format
MCDST
— Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician
WINS
— Windows Internet Name Service
EULA
— End User License Agreement (usually in reference to software)
MCM
— Microsoft Certified Master
COFF
— Common Object File Format
MCDBA
— Microsoft Certified DataBase Administrator
MOM
— Microsoft Operations Manager
LSA
— Local Security Authority
EFS
— Encrypting File System
WCF
— Windows Communication Foundation
MCP
— Microsoft Certified Professional
VBIDE
— Visual Basic Integrated Development Environment
ADMT
— Active Directory Migration Tool
CDF
— Channel Definition Format
VBA
— Visual BASIC for Applications
SMB
— Server Message Block
WPF
— Windows Presentation Foundation
TTF
— TrueType Font
ESE
— Extensible Storage Engine
PCT
— Private Communication Technology
MDI
— Multiple Document Interface
ASR
— Automated System Recovery
EA
— Enterprise Agreement
DDI
— Device Driver Interface
VFAT
— Virtual File Allocation Table
EFI
— Extensible Firmware Interface
MSIL
— Microsoft Intermediate Language
MVP
— Most Valuable Professional
VML
— Vector Markup Language
SDI
— Single Document Interface
DTS
— Data Transformation Services
NDIS
— Network Driver Interface Specification (Microsoft Windows NT)
TDC
— Tabular Data Control
DPMI
— DOS Protected Mode Interface
CLR
— Common Language Runtime
STT
— Secure Transaction Technology
MMC
— Microsoft Management Console (Microsoft)
UAC
— User Account Control
WGA
— Windows Genuine Advantage
MSDN
— Microsoft Developer Network
BDD
— Business Desktop Deployment
CAL
— Client Access License
OMF
— Object Module Format
FCL
— Framework Class Library
UMA
— Upper Memory Area
MCTS
— Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
XAML
— Extensible Application Markup Language
MMS
— Microsoft Media Server
MAPI
— Messaging Application Program Interface
MSI
— Microsoft Software Installer
NLA
— Network Location Awareness
RIS
— Remote Installation Service
ISA
— Internet Security and Acceleration Server
LSASS
— Local Security Authority Subsystem Service
VBS
— Visual Basic Script
NAP
— Network Access Protection
MOUS
— Microsoft Office User Specialist
OWA
— Outlook Web Access
MCP I
— Microsoft Certified Professional Internet
RIFF
— Resource Interchange File Format
SRM
— Security Reference Monitor
COPP
— Certified Output Protection Protocol
SBS
— Small Business Server
RRAS
— Routing and Remote Access Service
SSPI
— Security Support Provider Interface
ADT
— Access Developer's Toolkit
MCAD
— Microsoft Certified Application Developer
MCPD
— Microsoft Certified Professional Developer
CPP
— Customer Preview Program
OFX
— Open Finance Exchange
MSIE
— Microsoft Internet Explorer
UNC
— Universal Naming Convention
MCAS
— Microsoft Certified Application Specialist
MCSE
— Microsoft Certified System Engineer
BITS
— Background Intelligent Transfer Service
SMS
— System Management Server
RNI
— Raw Native Interface
RDS
— Remote Data Services
DIB
— Device Independent Bitmap
BDC
— Backup Domain Controller
MBSA
— Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
TAPI
— Telephony Application Programming Interface
ADS
— Active Directory Service
WDM
— Win32 Driver Model (Microsoft)
OE
— Outlook Express
DTC
— Distributed Transaction Coordinator
ASA
— Active Server Application
MSL
— Microsoft Software Library
SSIS
— SQL Server Integration Services
MOSS
— Microsoft Office SharePoint Server
ADC
— Advanced Data Control
OLP
— Open License Program
SALT
— Speech Application Language Tag
MSCHAP
— Microsoft Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol
BING
— Bing Is Not Google
ERU
— Emergency Recovery Unit
WMA
— Window Media Audio
LM
— LAN Manager
JET
— Joint Engine Technology
ASF
— Advanced Streaming Format
ODSI
— Open Directory Service Interfaces
MIIS
— Microsoft Identity Integration Server
TCG
— Trusted Computing Group
ZAK
— Zero Administration Kit
SN
— Subscriber Number
BDC
— Business Data Catalog
WIA
— Windows Image Acquisition
DSO
— Decision Support Objects
ASSUME
— Association of Statistics Specialists Using Microsoft Excel
VI
— Virtual Interface
WSS
— Windows Sharepoint Services
VBX
— Visual Basic Extensions
WIM
— Windows Image Manager
MSDE
— Microsoft Data Engine
COM
— Common Object Model
MSMQ
— Microsoft Message Queuing
SIM
— System Image Manager
MIC
— Microsoft Image Composer
CPL
— Control Panel
WDS
— Windows Deployment Service
ECP
— Extended Capabilities Port
CCE
— Control Creation Edition
WMP
— Windows Media Player
WMI
— Windows Management Interface
WMSRT
— Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
OSD
— Open Software Description
PWS
— Private Web Server
SFP
— System File Protection
CCW
— COM Callable Wrapper
PE
— Portable Executable
WMI
— Windows Management Instrumentation
CLI
— Common Language Infrastructure
ADS
— Automated Deployment Service
LINQ
— Language Integrated Query
RDO
— Remote Data Objects
WSE
— Web Services Enhancements
IPTD
— Internet Platform and Tools Division
SACL
— System Access Control List
AFC
— Application Foundation Classes
WWF
— Windows Workflow Foundation (Microsoft)
VS
— Visual Studio
UA
— Upgrade Advantage
VSIP
— Visual Studio Industry Partners
WFW
— Windows For Workgroups
LSP
— Layered Service Provider
VSS
— Visual Source Save
RSOP
— Resultant Set of Policy
SPS
— Sharepoint Portal Server
WDMCSA
— Windows Driver Model Connection and Streaming Architecture
WAIK
— Windows Automated Installation Kit
AS
— Advanced Server
CLSID
— Class Identifier
WAS
— Windows Activation Service
WHIIG
— Windows Hardware Instrumentation Implementation Guidelines
UDL
— Universal Data Link
WIN
— Windoof
BAPI
— Biometric Application Program Interface
BAML
— Binary Application Markup Language
MCP SB
— Microsoft Certified Professional Site Building
MCPS
— Microsoft Certified Product Specialist
TDI
— Transport Driver Interface
MCITP
— Microsoft Certified IT Professional
CIMOM
— Common Information Model Object Manager
ACT
— Application Compatibility Toolkit
LIM EMS
— Lotus/Intel/Microsoft Expanded Memory Specification
XAML
— Xml Application Markup Language
MOD
— Microsoft Office Developer
RDP
— Remote Display Protocol
LUA
— Least-privileged User Account
CLS
— Common Language Specification
WINFX
— Next-generation managed APIs for Windows
DNA
— Distributed Internet Applications Architecture
VFP
— Visual FoxPro
NBT
— NETBIOS over TCP/IP
SA
— Software Assurance
XRT
— Extensions for Real-Time Market Data
MSXML
— Microsoft XML Core Services
LDID
— Logical Disk Identifier
WABI
— Windows Application Binary Interface (SunSoft)
MICROSOFT-CHAP
— MicroSoft Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol
3D DDI
— 3d Device Dependent Interface
MPS
— Multi-Processor Specification
TSP
— Telephony Service Provider
ADO.NET
— ADO for .NET
MCLC
— Microsoft Certified Learning Consultant
DUP
— Distribution Unit Profile
SAM
— Skills Assessment Manager
WOSA
— Windows Open System Architecture
CMS
— Content Management Server
AATP
— Authorized Academic Training Program
MCS
— Microsoft Consulting Services
UAP
— User Account Protection
SPOT
— Smart Personal Object Technology (Microsoft)
LTM
— Lightweight Transaction Manager
DTAP
— Direct Transfer Application Part
WAM
— Web Application Manager
SAT
— Security Access Token
CDONTS
— Collaboration Data Objects for Windows NT Server
DSM
— Data Source Manager
WORDIA
— WORD Internet Assistant
SAK
— Server Appliance Kit
DU
— Distribution Unit
JRO
— Jet and Replication Objects
WEC
— Web Extender Client
IWAM
— Internet Web Application Manager
OLE DS
— Object Linking and Embedding Directory Services
SENS
— System Event Notification Service
WIA
— Windows Imaging Architecture
WIIS
— Windows Internet Information Server
MSP
— Media Service Provider
MSCS
— Windows Server Clusters
WOSAXFS
— WOSA eXtensions for Financial Services
LIMEMS
— Lotus, Intel, Microsoft Expanded Memory Specification
OFE
— Open Finance Exchange
VSTO
— Visual Studio Tools for Office
SMIME
— Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions
WSRM
— Windows System Resource Manager
AIS
— Application Information Service
SDC
— Secondary Domain Controller
UDA
— Universal Data Access
MSFIS
— Microsoft Fax Information Service
CAML
— Collaborative Application Markup Language
DEP
— Data Execution Protection
EAS
— Enterprise Agreement Subscription
WQL
— WMI Query Language
CAPICOM
— Cryptographic API for COM
RODC
— Read-Only Domain Controller
WLO
— Windows Libraries for OS/2
WOSAXCEM
— WOSA eXtensions for Control, Engineering and Manufacturing
OLEDS
— Object Linking and Embedding Directory Services
WOSA X FS
— WOSA eXtensions for Financial Services
MSPI
— Media Service Provider Interface
CDO
— Common Data Objects
XOML
— Windows Workflow Markup Language
ISAPI
— Internet Server Application Programmer's Interface
COW
— Character Orientated Windows
CTS
— Common Type System
ATEC
— Authorized Training and Education Center
NDDE
— Network Dynamic Data Exchange
MAP
— Microsoft Academic Program
3DDDI
— 3d Device Dependent Interface
CDO
— Collaboration Data Objects
UAA
— Universal Audio Architecture
VSEA
— Visual Studio Enterprise Architect
SAM
— Security Access Manager
MAR
— Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher
MSD
— Microsoft Script Debugger
WSS
— Web Storage System
MSDNAA
— Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance
MIDL
— Microsoft Interface Definition Language
WOSAXRT
— WOSA eXtensions for Real-Time market data
BCL
— Base Class Library
JLCA
— Java Language Conversion Assistant
TIS
— Tools Interface Standard
ADSI
— Active Directory Service Interface
MCIS
— Microsoft Commercial Internet Systems
SAMI
— Synchronized Accessible Media Interchange
VSA
— Visual Studio for Applications
SDDL
— Security Descriptor Description Language
MASM
— Microsoft Assembler
ACL
— Access Compatibility Layer
MSN
— Microsoft Support Network
DSI
— Dynamic System Initiative
ATC
— Authorized Testing Center
SQLDMO
— SQL Server Distributed Management Objects
PUMA
— Protected User-mode Audio
CMI
— CAPI Messaging Interface
CSPDK
— Cryptographic Service Provider Developer's Kit
CBF
— Code Behind Form
FFAPI
— File Format API
EA
— Enterprise Architects
MOCS
— Microsoft Official Curriculum Seminar
PSPE
— Promotable Single Phase Enlistment
TSPI
— Telephony Service Provider Interface
LIM
— Lotus-Intel-Microsoft
LSAPI
— Licensed Services Application Program Interface
MAW
— Microsoft At Work
WIX
— Windows Installer XML
MSBA
— Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
OSD
— Open Software Distribution
NDC
— National Destination Code
TNEF
— Transportation Neutral Encapsulation Format
MDAC
— Microsoft Data Access Components
MT
— Method Table
SHED
— Segmented Hypergraphics EDitor
SSLF
— Specialized Security-Limited Functionality
DAS
— Database Access Service
MADK
— Microsoft ActiveX Development Kit
EFI
— Extended Firmware Interface
SXS
— Side-by-Side Component Sharing
WIMA
— Webserver - IIS - MSDE - ASP.Net
PRA
— Purported Responsible Address
RCW
— Runtime Callable Wrapper
VSTS
— Visual Studio Team System
EIF
— Enterprise Instrumentation Framework (Microsoft)
SSB
— SQL Server Service Broker
PEP
— Personal Exam Prep
CAS
— Code Access Security
MSJ
— Microsoft Systems Journal
CTP
— Community Technology Preview
OCX
— OLE Control eXtensions
ADE
— Access 2003 Developer Extensions
JIT
— Just in Time Activation
WINHEC
— Windows Hardware Engineering Conference
BHO
— Browser Helper Objects
WSH
— Windows Script Host
ASC
— Authorized Support Center
MRCI
— Microsoft Realtime Compression Interface
JIT
— Just in Time Compilation
RTC
— Real-Time Communications
TGT
— Ticket to Get Tickets
MOLI
— Microsoft Online Institute
SQLXML
— SQL Server XML
NCA
— Nexus Computing Agent
CAPI
— Cryptographic API
SUR
— Shell Update Release
SOBD
— Screen of Blue Death
WFC
— Windows Foundation Classes
SET
— Secure Electronic Transactions
ES
— Enterprise Services
MCTS
— Microsoft Certified Trainers
BAPCO
— Business Application Performance Corporation
RID
— User Relative ID
AERO
— Authentic, Energetic, Reflective, Open
NTAS
— NT Advanced Server
VPE
— Video Port Extension
PIA
— Primary Interop Assembly
EIF
— Enterprise Instituteumentation Framework
OPK
— OEM Pre-installation Kit
WMF
— Windows Meta File
DRM
— Durable Resource Manager
OWC
— Office Web Components
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