Glossary

SLB

Server Load Balancer. A device that makes load balancing decisions based on 

application availability, server capacity, and load distribution algorithms, such 

as round robin or least connections. Using load balancing and server/application 

feedback, an SLB device determines a real server for the packet flow and sends 

this information to the requesting forwarding agent. After the optimal 

destination is decided on, all other packets in the packet flow are directed to a 

real server by the forwarding agent, increasing packet throughput.

Solution Engine

A device used to manage Cisco devices in Web hosting and e commerce 

operation data centers for content networks. 

SMTP

Simple Message Transfer Protocol.

SSL Services 

SSL Services Module is a high speed SSL termination engine for the Cisco 

Module

Catalyst 6500 platforms that terminates and accelerates SSL transactions in Web 

server environments.

sticky

A LocalDirector feature that ensures that the same client gets the same server for 

multiple connections. It is used when applications require a consistent and 

constant connection to the same server. If you are connecting to a system that 

keeps state tables about your connection, sticky allows you to get back to the 

same real server again and retain the statefulness of the system.

suspend

Places the service out of service.

T

TCP

Transport Control Protocol.

TCP port scan

This tool is used to troubleshoot problems with unmanaged or nonresponding 

devices. With it, you can check the device connectivity by protocol. 

threshold

A range in which you expect your network to perform. If a threshold is exceeded 

or goes below the expected bounds, you examine the areas for potential 

problems. You can create thresholds for a specific device.

User Guide for the CiscoWorks Hosting Solution Engine 1.8.1

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