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A glossary of storage networking, data, and information management terminology. To learn more about the SNIA Dictionary click here.

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policy (from RFC 3198)

1. A definite goal, course or method of action to guide and determine present and future decisions.

2. Policies as a set of rules to administer, manage, and control access to network resources [RFC 3060].

Policies are implemented or executed within a particular context, such as policies defined within a business unit. See policy goal and policy rule.

Context Categories:
  • General
  • Management

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