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DAG

directed acyclic graph.

DBWR

database writer.

DCS

device configuration system.

Defect

Anything that prevents something, when exercised, from functioning in the intended manner.

DHCP

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.

DIA

Defense Intelligence Agency.

DID

device ID.

DLM

distributed lock manager.

DLPI

data link provider interface.

DMP

dynamic multipathing.

DMZ

demilitarized zone.

DNS

domain name service.

DoS

denial of service.

DR

dynamic reconfiguration.

DRAM

Dynamic Random Access Memory.

DRM

distributed resource manager.

DSDL

Data Service Development Library.

DSS

decision support system.

Dynamic reconfiguration

The ability to change the configuration of a running system by putting components online or or taking them offline without disrupting system operation.