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| active software update point | aktiver Softwareupdatepunkt (The software update point for a site that interacts with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) to configure software updates settings and manage software updates synchronization. The active software update point can accept connections from the intranet and the Internet) |
| agile software development | agile Softwareentwicklung (A conceptual framework for undertaking software engineering projects in a lighter, faster, more people-centric way. Many of the characteristics for agile software development originate in the Agile Manifesto established by the Agile Alliance, group of software professionals) |
| antimalware software | Antischadsoftware (A computer program designed to detect and respond to malicious software, such as viruses and worms. Responses may include blocking user access to infected files, cleaning infected files or systems, or informing the user that an infected program was detected) |
| antispyware software | Antispyware (A general class of software used to detect spyware and sometimes remove it) |
| antivirus software | Antivirensoftware (A computer program designed to detect and respond to malicious software, such as viruses and worms. Responses may include blocking user access to infected files, cleaning infected files or systems, or informing the user that an infected program was detected) |
| as-built software | As-Built-Software (A deliverable, consisting of software components, that is the result of compiling (building) the raw code files from a discrete set of source versions) |
| client software | Clientsoftware (A program that is run on a client computer rather than on a server computer) |
| component software | Componentware (Modular software routines, or components, that can be combined with other components to form an overall program. A programmer can use and reuse an existing component and not have to understand its inner workings, just how to have another program or component call it and pass data to and from it) |
| Configuration Manager Software Center | Configuration Manager-Softwarecenter (The end-user program that allows the user to set preferences for how their software is installed. End users can also use Configuration Manager Software Center to request, install, remove, and monitor the software that is deployed by using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager) |
| Configuration Manager software distribution | Konfigurations-Manager-Softwareverteilung, Configuration Manager-Softwareverteilung (A Configuration Manager feature that automatically distributes software programs to client computers in a Configuration Manager hierarchy) |
| Configuration Manager software inventory | Configuration Manager-Softwareinventur, Konfigurations-Manager-Softwareinventur (A Configuration Manager feature that automatically gathers information about software on clients in a Configuration Manager site) |
| counterfeit software | nicht lizenzierte Software (Software that a system builder does not obtain from an authorized distributor, or that a royalty OEM does not obtain from an authorized replicator. Counterfeit software usually has many of the following problems: missing drivers, missing documentation, viruses, bugs, and other defects. Installing legitimate Microsoft products helps ensure the quality of your products, prevents customer problems, and reduces requests for customer support) |
| Genuine Microsoft Software | Original-Microsoft-Software (Software that is published by Microsoft, properly licensed, and fully supported by Microsoft or a trusted partner) |
| Group Policy Software Installation | Gruppenrichtlinie für die Softwareinstallation (An extension to the editor that accompanies the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC). The extension is used to deploy software packages by using a domain-based Group Policy object) |
| independent software vendor | unabhängiger Softwarehersteller (A third-party software developer; an individual or an organization that independently creates computer software) |
| Internet-based software update point | Internetbasierter Softwareupdatepunkt (The software update point for a site that accepts communication from only client computers on the Internet. There can be only one active Internet-based software update point) |
| Microsoft Software License Terms | Microsoft-Software-Lizenzbedingungen (A legal agreement between Microsoft and the user, with regard to the terms of use and transfer of software) |
| Microsoft Windows Software Explorer | Microsoft Windows-Software-Explorer (A tool in Windows Defender that can be to used change how a program runs on the computer if the program is causing a problem) |
| monitoring software | Überwachungssoftware (Software that monitors activity, such as keystrokes or screen images. These programs are often installed by the computer owner or administrator, and are only a threat if they are unexpected) |
| network software | Netzwerksoftware (Software that enables groups of computers to communicate, including a component that facilitates connection to or participation in a network) |
| Open Software Descriptor file | Open Software Descriptor-Datei (An XML-based file that instructs the client on how to retrieve the sequenced application from the Application Virtualization Management/Streaming Server and how to run the sequenced application in its virtual environment) |
| potentially unwanted software | möglicherweise unerwünschte Software (Software that performs certain types of operations that the user does not expect, such as displaying advertisements, monitoring user activity, or collecting and transmitting private user information) |
| remote control software | Remoteüberwachungssoftware (Software designed to provide access to a computer from a remote location. These programs are often installed by the computer owner or administrator, and are only a risk if unexpected) |
| server software | Serversoftware (A software product that acts as a server for one or more services. Typically, a server product would be installed on a server machine (hardware), and provide services to users over the network) |
| shadow copy client software | Schattenkopie-Clientsoftware (Client software that enables an end user to independently recover data by retrieving a shadow copy) |
| software asset management | Software Asset Management, Lizenzverwaltung (A best practice incorporating a set of proven processes and procedures for managing and optimizing the purchase, deployment, maintenance, utilization, and disposal of software applications within an organization. SAM practice helps to manage risk from counterfeit as well as improperly licensed software) |
| software bundler | Softwarebundler (A program that installs other potentially unwanted software, such as adware or spyware. The license agreement of the bundling program may require these other components in order to function) |
| software deployment | Softwarebereitstellung (The process of distributing and installing a software program throughout an entire organization) |
| software development kit | Software Development Kit (A set of routines (usually in one or more libraries) designed to allow developers to more easily write programs for a given computer, operating system, or user interface) |
| software factory | Software Factory (A structured collection of tools, templates, libraries, documents, and other assets. The factory extends an integrated development environment with a custom process used to build a specific type of software system, application, or component) |
| software factory asset | Software Factory-Ressource (A resource or set of resources provided by a software factory and used in a development environment to build a software application. Assets can include documents, models, configuration files, build scripts, source code files, prescriptive guidance, localization files, deployment manifests, test case definitions, and so forth) |
| software factory documentation | Software Factory-Dokumentation (The help and other narrative that describes the other assets and activities contained in the software factory) |
| software factory product | Software Factory-Produkt (The instance of a specific type of software system, application, or component built by the software factory) |
| software factory schema | Software Factory-Schema (The model that defines the structure of a factory. The schema organizes the assets and the custom process around a set of architectural views. The schema also describes the outputs of the factory) |
| software interrupt | Softwareinterrupt (A program-generated interrupt that stops current processing in order to request a service provided by an interrupt handler (a separate set of instructions designed to perform the task required)) |
| software keyboard | Bildschirmtastatur (A keyboard representation on the screen that allows users to type using touch, a stylus, or other input device) |
| Software Licensing Service | Softwarelizenzierungsdienst (A service which provides an infrastructure that enforces a software license policy based on trusted platform module; thus, enabling secure licensing to, and only to, the license holder) |
| software metering | Softwaremessung (A feature that monitors program usage on client computers) |
| software package | Softwarepaket (The combination of files, settings, and related general information that is required to install software on managed computers. The general information includes items such as the command line that needs to run on computers to install the software, hardware requirements that must be met before the software can be successfully installed, and a schedule for the installation) |
| software piracy | Softwarepiraterie (Any unauthorized copying, distribution, and use of computer software, or software theft) |
| Software Plus Services | Software plus Service (A business model which blends locally installed, full-package software with Internet-delivered or hosted applications) |
| software profile | Softwareprofil (A Certificate Lifecycle Manager (CLM) profile created when a request is performed using a profile template that only includes software-based certificate templates) |
| software protection | Softwareschutz (The process of protecting data from loss or corruption by preventing installation of driver software from untrusted sources) |
| Software Publishing Certificate | Softwareherausgeberzertifikat (An option button label in the Certificate type group box in the Certificate Settings Properties box in Mobile Deployment Manager) |
| software router | Softwarerouter (A router that is not dedicated to performing routing, but performs routing as one of multiple processes running on the router computer) |
| Software + Services | Software plus Service (A business model which blends locally installed, full-package software with Internet-delivered or hosted applications) |
| software transformer | Softwaretransformator (A software module or routine that modifies the events (data) into a format expected by the output device, and emits the data to that device) |
| software update | Softwareupdate (Any update, update rollup, service pack, feature pack, critical update, security update, or hotfix used to improve or fix a software product released by Microsoft Corporation) |
| Software Update Manager | Softwareupdate-Manager (A security role that grants permissions to administrative users so that they can define and deploy software updates) |
| software update point | Softwareupdatepunkt (A Configuration Manager site role that is configured on a computer running WSUS) |
| software upgrade | Softwareupgrade (A software package that replaces an existing version of a product with a newer and/or more powerful or sophisticated version of the same product. The upgrade process typically leaves existing customer data and preferences intact while replacing the existing software with the newer version) |
| unwanted software | unerwünschte Software (A software that was installed on the system without user's consent) |
| Windows Software Development Kit for Windows Store Apps | Windows Software Development Kit für Windows Store-Apps (An SDK that contains everything for a developer to create an app for the Windows Store. It is a subset of the complete Windows SDK. This allows developers to stick with APIs that are safe for applications that would appear in the Store and are focused towards core app scenarios) |
| Windows 7 software logo | Windows 7-Softwarelogo (Logo assigned to the software products that have passed Microsoft designed tests for compatibility and reliability on Windows 7) |
| Zune software | Zune-Software (The computer-based program through which customers shop and download from the online Marketplace, play and manage music and video collections, and sync games, apps, and other media to their phones) |
