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Standby (telecommunications) — Standby, in telecommunications, has the following meanings: #In computer and communications systems operations, pertaining to a power saving condition or status of operation of equipment that is ready for use but not in use. (e.g. see Sleep mode) … Wikipedia
standby — [stand′bī΄] n. pl. standbys 1. a person or thing that can always be depended on, is always effective, etc. 2. a person or thing ready to serve or be put into service on an emergency basis or as a substitute 3. a person waiting to board an… … English World dictionary
standby — I. noun (plural standbys) Date: 1796 1. a. one to be relied on especially in emergencies b. a favorite or reliable choice or resource 2. one that is held in reserve ready for use ; substitute II. adjective … New Collegiate Dictionary
Standby High-Readiness Brigade — The Standby High Readiness Brigade (SHIRBRIG) is a Danish led initiative associated with the United Nations that aims to create a standby force ready for peacekeeping. It was formed largely as a result of the genocide in Rwanda and other… … Wikipedia
Standby charge — A charge for the potential use of a utility service, usually done by an agreement with another electric utility service. These services include system backup support and other running and quick start capabilities. U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy … Energy terms
Standby facility — A facility that supports a utility system and is generally running under no load. It is available to replace or supplement a facility normally in service. U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration s Energy Glossary … Energy terms
British Columbia Ambulance Service — Infobox company company name = British Columbia Ambulance Service company company type = Crown Agency foundation = July 1, 1974 location = British Columbia, Canada num employees = 3,200 (2006) revenue = $252 Million industry = Emergency Medical… … Wikipedia
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service — infobox Organization name = Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service image border = size = 169px caption = msize = mcaption = abbreviation = RACES motto = Emergency Communications Through Radio Amateur Operators formation = 1952 extinction = type =… … Wikipedia
John Kerry's military service — John Kerry served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, during the period from 1966 to 1970. His last tour in Vietnam was four months as officer in charge of a Swift boat in 1969. Kerry received several combat medals… … Wikipedia
Hot Standby Router Protocol — (HSRP) est un protocole propriétaire de Cisco implémenté sur les routeurs et les commutateurs de niveau 3 permettant une continuité de service. HSRP est principalement utilisé pour assurer la disponibilité de la passerelle par défaut dans un sous … Wikipédia en Français
