access method
<networking> 1. The way that network devices access the network medium. 2. Software in an SNA processor that controls the flow of data through a network. [physical layer?] (1998-03-02) | ||||
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Access Method
A method used to access a physical medium in order to transmit data
A method used to access a physical medium in order to transmit data
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Access method
An access method is a function of a mainframe operating system that enables access to data on disk, tape or other external devices. They were introduced in 1963 in IBM OS/360 operating system. Access methods provide an API for programmers to transfer data to or from device, and could be compared to device drivers in modern operating systems.
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