Logical Link Control (LLC) A layer that is
responsible for encapsulating network layer data and
frame synchronization.
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managed object (MO) An object that is part of the
MIT.
managed security service provider (MSSP) A
service that provides outsourced monitoring and
management of security devices and systems.
Management Information Base (MIB) An SNMP
data structure that facilitates the exchange of
information between the SNMP agent and the NMS.
Management Information Model (MIM) The
general model that comprises all the physical and logical
components of a Cisco ACI fabric.
management information tree (MIT) A
hierarchical representation of the MIM.
Media Access Control (MAC) A layer that provides
specifications on how devices gain access to the
transmission medium.
metropolitan-area network (MAN) A network that
spans multiple locations over a slightly larger distance
than a CAN.
Model-View-Controller (MVC) A separation of
concerns pattern for creating modern modular web
applications.
MQ Telemetry Transport (MQTT) A standard
lightweight publish/subscribe network protocol used to
transport messages between devices.
multifactor authentication (MFA) A security
mechanism that requires an individual to provide two or
more credentials in order to authenticate his or her
identity.
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