Glossary

batch file

batch file

A file containing one or more lines, each of which is a command executable by the UNIX shell.

BB

bulletin board

blind transfer protocol

A protocol in which a call is completed as soon as the extension is dialed, without having to wait to see if the telephone is busy or if the caller answered.

bps

bits per second

BRDG

call bridging process

bridging

The process of connecting one telephone network connection to another over the system TDM bus. Bridging decreases the processing load on the system since an active bridge does not require speech processing, database access, host activity, etc., for the transaction.

UCS 1000 R4.2 Administration 585-313-507

Issue 3 April 2000 634