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Term Definition Definition in Policy #
A    
aap@oit.state.nj.us The 'person' to whom email is sent regarding NJ Shared IT Policy and AAP Surveys. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
Access The network infrastructure and services that allow for a communication path between an individual network node and the State/Agency ISP. 06-03-NJOIT
Access Means the ability to receive, use, and manipulate data and operate controls included in information technology. 09-07-NJOIT
Access Board Is an independent federal entity, established by Section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 792), whose primary mission is to promote accessibility for individuals with disabilities. 07-12-NJOIT
Accounting and Security Logs Logs created from the Security Device and associated security access applications that detail the activity performed by a Remote Access Authorized User. 11-01-NJOIT
Agency Means any agency, authority, board, department, division, commission, institution, institution of higher education, bureau, or like governmental entity of the executive branch of the state government. 09-07-NJOIT
06-03-NJOIT
Agency Chief Technology Officer The individual who has oversight and approval over this policy statement and is to provide the necessary resources to carry out the NJ Shared IT Architecture. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
Application Designer A specialized development team role bearing responsibility for app. design. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
Application Server An application server is a server program in a computer in a distributed network that provides the business logic for an application program. The application server is frequently viewed as part of a three-tier application, consisting of a graphical user interface (GUI) server, an application (business logic) server, and a database and transaction server. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
Application Server Administrator Responsible for Application Server hardware and software. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
Application Tester Any individual from business unit, development team who participates in the testing of the application functionality and integrity. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
Authentication Security Devices One-time, time synchronous password generators. 11-01-NJOIT
Authorizing Entity For this policy, an Authorizing Entity is a State of New Jersey Department, Agency, State Authority, or an "in but not of" entity. 11-01-NJOIT
Authorized User State of New Jersey employees and third parties (customers, vendors, etc.) who are authorized by the Departments, Agencies, State Authorities and "in but not of" entities, who comply with the Remote Access policy and complete the appropriate Remote Access Registration Form(s). 11-01-NJOIT
Availability The assurance of timely and reliable access to and use of information. A loss of availability is the disruption of access to information or an information system. 08-04-S1-NJOIT
B    
BIA Refers to Business Impact Analysis, which determines the financial, or functional, loss over time when information systems are lost, or down, due to a disaster. 07-10-NJOIT
Business Application Owner Coordinates the various functions and work activities at all levels of a business process, has the authority to ability to make changes in the process as required, and manages process end-to-end so as to ensure optimal overall performance. Is ultimately accountable for the effectiveness of a process. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
Business Entity All trusted Entities that are authorized and/or contracted with a Department and/or Agency within the Executive Branch of State Government for the purpose of this policy Business Entity may include other governmental agencies outside the Executive Branch that do not make use of the Garden State Network. 09-11-NJOIT
Business Unit A team with specific business needs which are to be represented by the application. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
Business Unit Project Manager The individual responsible for communicating application requirements and related testing. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
C    
Cache Is a means to save and store a temporary copy or copies on a server of HTML pages, images and files that are most demanded by clients. The copy will be used as it is requested instead of asking the source (original server). The benefits include reduction in latency and network traffic that results in (perceived) faster response time for the client. Cache may also be used to log the requests for purposes of monitoring. 06-04-NJOIT
Cache freshness The concept of keeping cached objects consistent with the original object on the source content server. Generally, this is accomplished by configuring the cache refresh interval and cache expiration rules on the server to force a retrieval of the original object periodically. 06-04-NJOIT
Cache
(pronounced CASH)
Is a place to store something more or less temporarily. Web pages which employees request are stored in the browser's cache directory. 09-07-NJOIT
Change A technical or physical modification to the hardware that does not affect the application or process. 09-11-NJOIT
Circuit For the purposes of this procedure, circuit refers to the method of network access, including traditional point-to-point circuits (i.e. ATM, Frame Relay etc.), or via VPN/Encryption technologies. 09-11-NJOIT
Confidential Information Information of a sensitive nature that is available only to designated personnel.  The disclosure, unauthorized access, or unauthorized use of confidential information would have a significant adverse impact on the State and/or the public. 09-10-NJOIT
Confidentiality A measure of the ability of the system to protect its data and the means of preserving authorized restrictions from access and disclosure.  A loss of confidentiality is the unauthorized disclosure of information. 08-04-S1-NJOIT
Content Provider Is a generic term that refers to an individual who contributes to the creation or maintenance of a Web page. Content providers include but are not limited to Web designers/developers/programmers, Webmasters, graphic and multimedia designers, and Web publishers. 07-12-NJOIT
Cookie A cookie is a special text file that a Web site adds to your hard disk so that it can recall something about you at a later time. Typically, a cookie records your preferences when using a particular site. 09-07-NJOIT
06-05-NJOIT
D    
Data Custodian A Data Custodian is the authority, individual, or organization responsible for implementing Data Steward-defined requirements while protecting the rights of the Data Owner for the access, processing, maintenance, storage, protection, and/or destruction of data and electronic records.  Information/Data Custodians are responsible and accountable for the management and care of the data under their control. 08-04-NJOIT
Data Management Services' Database Administrator The person that is responsible for overseeing the database connectivity process. A member of the Data Management Services Team. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
Data Owner A Data Owner is the authority, individual or organization that has legal rights to the data and those rights are protected by law.   The legal rights of a Data Owner include copyright and intellectual property rights as well as the rights to exploit and/or destroy the data.  The rights of the Data Owner apply even when the owned data is collected by a third party and/or combined with data owned by others. 08-04-NJOIT
Data Steward A Data Steward is the authority, individual, or organization responsible for the use of data within his/her functional areas.  The Data Steward is responsible for developing decisions specifically related to the use of the data. Data Stewards follow and/or approve policies, procedures, and guidelines that pertain to the data during the lifecycle of that data entrusted to their stewardship.  Data Stewards specify procedures for the access, processing, maintenance, storage, protection, and/or destruction of data on behalf of the Data Owner.  The Data Steward may also be the Data Owner. 08-04-NJOIT
Database A database is a collection of data that is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed, managed, and updated. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
Database Server Administrator Responsible for the installation of DB Server software. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
De Minimus De Minimus (or limited) use is defined as the brief in duration and infrequent personal use of the State's telephone/wireless devices, to ensure that there is little or no cost to the State.   In relationship to the personal use of the State's email and internet system, it refers to the limited personal use before or after work hours, or during authorized breaks and lunch periods, such time should not be visible, interruptive or perceived as non-state business, in addition to having no impact on assigned work. 01-2012
Deploy-request@oit.state.nj.us The 'person' to whom email is sent regarding deployment and associated topics. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
Desktop Support Group The team responsible for the installation and maintenance of OIT desktops. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
Developer A member of the development team or anyone tasked with the coding of an application. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
Development Team The group of people responsible for developing the application. They may be either State employees and/or outside consultants. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
Director, Application Infrastructure Services (AIS) The individual who has oversight and approval over AIS issues. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
Disaster Is any sudden or unplanned calamitous event that causes a significant disruption in information systems and/or telecommunications systems or business function that significantly affects the operation of an organization. 07-10-NJOIT
Disaster Recovery / Continuity of Operations (COOP) Are commonly used terms referring to the steps required to recover business functions and service following either a disaster or other event resulting in a long term disruption of business activity. 07-10-NJOIT
Disclose To expose a computer generated and/or maintained file to the attention of someone other than the originator or original recipient. 06-04-NJOIT
E    
EAR An EAR (Enterprise Archive) file is a JAR file that contains a J2EE application. A J2EE application is a group of Web modules that collectively perform as a single entity. JAR (short for Java Archive) files were introduced in the early days of Java as a means to conveniently package and distribute Java applications and components. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
Electronic Mail (E-Mail) Messaging Non interactive communication of text, data, images between a sender and designated recipient(s) by system utilizing telecommunication links. 06-04-NJOIT
E-Mail Electronic Mail systems both internal and external to the State of New Jersey. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
Employee Refers to full-time and part-time employees, temporary employees/personnel, and consultants who are “resident” on the entity’s site. A “visitor” is defined as a vendor, guest of an employee, service personnel, or anyone who needs to enter the facility for a short duration, usually not more than one day. 09-05-S1-NJOIT 
Enhancement A noteworthy improvement to the product which is intended to make it better in some way, e.g. new functions, new process, or occasionally more compatible with other systems. 09-11-NJOIT
Event Any Remote Access violation and/or suspicious activity that causes intentional and/or unintentional damage to or misuse of the State's information technology assets. 11-01-NJOIT
External Entities Any person not defined as a State Employee. 11-01-NJOIT
Extranet An Extranet is a private network that uses Internet technology and the public telecommunication system in order to securely share part of a business's information or operations with suppliers, vendors, partners, customers, or other businesses.   In the case of the State of New Jersey, the Extranet can include firewall server management, the issuance and use of digital certificates or similar means of user authentication, encryption of messages through the use of a SSL tunnel, and the use of virtual private networks (VPNs) that tunnel through the public network. 09-11-NJOIT
F    
Firewall A hardware or software device that separates two networks. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
Firewall Administrator The person responsible for maintaining firewalls. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
FTP File Transfer Protocol (FTP), a standard Internet protocol, is the simplest way to exchange files between computers on the Internet. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
I    
Independent State Agencies Are authorities, boards, commissions and other agencies of the State of New Jersey, which are not subject to the policy supervision and control of the Governor.  An example of an independent State agency would be the New Jersey Transit Authority. 06-05-NJOIT
06-06-NJOIT
Independent State Entities Are authorities, boards, commissions, and other agencies of the state of New Jersey, which are not subject to the policies, supervision, and control of the Governor. An example of an independent state agency is the NJ Transit Authority. 07-12-NJOIT
Information Assets Information Assets are defined as all categories of electronic devices that process and/or contain digital information including but not limited to the following: databases, records, files, electronic documents, stored data, applications, and other software that is required to support business processes such as application software and system software. 08-04-NJOIT
Information Infrastructure Means telecommunications, cable, and computer networks and the Internet, including the World Wide Web, E-mail, File Transfer Protocol, Usenet, bulletin board systems, on-line systems, and telephone networks. 09-07-NJOIT
Information Technology All electronic information processing hardware and software, including telecommunications. 09-07-NJOIT
Instant Messaging Is a type of communications service that enables a user to create a private chat room with another individual. Typically, the instant messaging system alerts a user whenever somebody on the user's private list is online. A user can then initiate a chat session with that particular individual. This type of communication constantly searches the Internet looking for persons on the private list. Instant messaging requires larger amounts of network resources (bandwidth). 09-07-NJOIT
Integrated Planning Process (IPP) A process that facilitates the intake of work, provides visibility to management of our current workload, feeds the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) processes and the Project Initiation, Planning and Execution Line (PIPE Line) process, formerly known as the System Architecture Review (SAR) process.  Through a series of reviews conducted at different stages or phases of the project, the IPP will ensure that technical solutions are conceived, designed and deployed in an efficient and effective manner.   These review points occur throughout the project lifecycle, to ensure that projects match strategic objectives and align with OIT's Shared IT Architecture document http://www.nj.gov/it/ps/it_architecture.doc.  IPP includes a Business Case Review, Logical Review, Physical Review, Implementation Review and Post Implementation Review. 09-11-P1-NJOIT
09-11-NJOIT
Integrity The assurance that data is consistent and correct.  A loss of integrity is the unauthorized modification or destruction of information. 08-04-S1-NJOIT
Internet A worldwide system of interconnected computer networks in which users at any one computer can obtain and exchange information with any other computer. 09-07-NJOIT
06-03-NJOIT
Intrusion Detection System Gathers and analyzes information from various areas within a computer or a network to identify possible security breaches. 06-06-NJOIT
ISP (Internet Service Provider) An entity that provides access to the Internet. 06-03-NJOIT
J    
J2EE (Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition) Is a Java platform designed for the mainframe-scale computing typical of large enterprises. Sun microsystems (together with industry partners such as IBM) designed J2EE to simplify application development in a thin client tiered environment. J2EE simplifies application development and decreases the need for programming and programmer training by creating standardized, reusable modular components and by enabling the tier to handle many aspects of programming automatically. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
J2EE Server Administration Team The team responsible for the hosting environment for web and application servers. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
L    
Latency The time it takes for a packet of data to get from one designated point to another. Latency and bandwidth combined define the speed and capacity of the network. 06-04-NJOIT
Lead Developer The person that is most responsible for the development of the application. The most application aware member of the development team. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
Local Registration Authority (LRA) An agent for the agency's SVR, for vetting identities and gathering completed forms. 11-01-NJOIT
Logical System Architecture Review A meeting at which the business sponsor, Project Manager and the Architecture Review Team meet to discuss the Logical System Architecture Review document to ensure that capacity, resources hardware and software needs are identified and infrastructure requirements are determined. 09-11-P1-NJOIT
M    
Malicious Software Software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner's informed consent.  The expression is a general term used by computer professionals to mean a variety of forms of hostile, intrusive, or annoying software or program code. 09-07-NJOIT
Media - Hard & Soft Copies Electronic (or soft copy) media are the bits and bytes contained in hard drives, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), disks, memory devices, phones, mobile computing devices, optical disks, magnetic tape, networking equipment, and any other type of material that that store, capture, or process data.   Hard copy media is the physical representations of information which includes but is not limited to paper printouts, transparencies, multipart forms, facsimile ribbons, microfilm or microfiche, drums and platens are all examples of hard copy media. These types of media are often the most uncontrolled.  Information tossed into the recycle bins and trash containers exposes a significant vulnerability to accidental disclosures. 09-10-NJOIT
Monitor As a verb, the availability of a computer program or a human to check, observe, test, track or watch. 06-04-NJOIT
Multifactor Authentication Authentication based on proving identity by means of:
1. User id – “unique identifier” assigned to the Authorized User
2. Password – what the Authorized User “know”
3. Physical Token and random security code – what the Authorized User “has”
11-01-NJOIT
N    
Network A system that transmits any combination of voice, video and/or data between users.  The network includes the network operating system in the client and server machines, the cables connecting them and all supporting hardware in between such as bridges, routers and switches. In wireless systems, antennas and towers are also part of the network. 09-07-NJOIT
Network Engineers / Network Analysts Specialized System Server Administrators. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
NJOIT Chief Technology Officer The individual who has oversight and approval over this policy statement and is to provide the necessary resources to carry out the NJ Shared IT Architecture. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
NJ Portal An access method that provides Secure Socket Layer application connectivity to Private network hosts on the GSN via encrypted tunnels over the Public Internet. 11-01-NJOIT
O    
Online Is the condition of being connected to a computer or a telecommunications system. For the purposes of this policy, the term is used to describe a connection to the Internet. 06-05-NJOIT
06-06-NJOIT
P    
Path Records Is the combination of history, cache, cookie, e-mail header files that record the Internet pages visited. 09-07-NJOIT
Performance Assessment Analyst Responsible for producing performance metrics. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
Personal Information Information about a natural person that identifies or describes an individual, including, but not limited to, his or her name, social security number physical description, home address, home telephone number, education, financial matters, and medical or employment history, readily identifiable to a specific individual. 09-07-NJOIT
Personal Information Personally identifiable information about individuals that is protected by Federal and/or State law such as name, address, social security number, driver's license number, account numbers, mother's maiden name, etc.  The disclosure, unauthorized access, or unauthorized use of Personal information would have a significant adverse impact on the individuals whose information was disclosed. 09-10-NJOIT
Personal Naming Standard Defines a uniform naming format that allows users to be addressable by a minimum set of address elements. 09-04-NJOIT
Personally Identifiable Information means information that identifies an individual, including an individual's Social Security number, name, address other than the five digit zip code, driver identification number, telephone number and e-mail address. 06-05-NJOIT
Personally Identifiable Information Means information that identifies an individual, including an individual's Social Security number, name, address other than the five digit zip code, driver identification number, telephone number and e-mail address. 06-05-NJOIT
Physical Assets Physical assets are defined as all computing, telecommunication and other devices that process and contain digital information including but not limited to, processors, monitors, laptops, modems, hand-held wireless devices, communications equipment (routers, switches, firewalls, etc.), magnetic media (tapes and disks), and other technical equipment. 08-04-NJOIT
Physical System Architecture Review A meeting at which the appropriate representatives from OIT's Infrastructure Support Services (ISS), Architectural Standards and Enterprise Technologies (ASET), Information Security and Disaster Recovery as well as the Project Team discuss the Physical System Architecture Review document to determine if project deadlines and programming and infrastructure requirements have been met. 09-11-P1-NJOIT
Portal Administration Team Manages the myNewJersey portal hardware, software, and content. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
Portable computing devices May include but are not limited to: tablets, personal digital assistants (PDA's), universal serial bus (USB) port devices, compact discs (CD's), digital versatile discs (DVD's), flash drives, modems, mobile phones, and any other existing or future mobile or portable storage device that may connect to, access and/or store  information or data. 12-02-NJOIT
Principles of Fair Information Practices Are a set of widely accepted information practices that the Federal Trade Commission supports for consumer oriented Web sites that collect personal identifying information from or about consumers online. The principles include consumer notice, consumer choice, appropriate levels of security and consumer access to their personally identifiable data. 06-05-NJOIT
Project Sponsor The party or parties for which the application is being developed. The sponsor is usually responsible for financial expenses related to the application. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
Proxy A server, in an organization that uses the Internet, that acts as an intermediary between a workstation user and the Internet so that the enterprise can ensure security, administrative control, and caching service. The proxy intercepts all requests to the Internet server to see if the request from the user is authorized and can be fulfilled. This is a means to filter requests and prevent access to a specific set of Web sites. However, a proxy may be set only to log site access and produce reports for management review. 06-04-NJOIT
R    
Reasonable Steps Steps that do not impose undue financial or administrative hardship on an agency. 07-12-NJOIT
Recover Time Objective (RTO) Is the period of time within which systems, applications, or functions must be recovered after an outage (e.g. one business day). RTO's are often used as the basis for the development of recovery strategies, and as a determinant as to whether or not to implement the recovery strategies during a disaster situation. 07-10-NJOIT
Remote Access Access that is provided using public communication links to connect remote users via client software to private network resources. This system uses encryption and other security mechanisms to ensure that only Authorized Users can access the GSN and that the data cannot be intercepted.   11-01-NJOIT
S    
Sanitize/Purge A media sanitization process that protects the confidentiality or sensitivity of the information by rendering the data unrecoverable by means of data, disk, or file recovery utilities.  Also to make the data resistant to recovery attempts executed from standard input devices or data scavenging tools. 09-10-NJOIT
Security Device A network hardware device that enables secure connections to private network hosts via encrypted tunnels over the Public Internet. 11-01-NJOIT
Security Specialists Individuals that focuses on hardware and software security issues. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
Senior Management Refers to the chief executive, chief information officer, and chief technology officer, chief financial officer and any other official reporting directly to the chief executive of a principal department or agency, including NJOIT. 07-12-NJOIT
Sexually Explicit Content Content having as a dominant theme (i) any lascivious description of or (ii) any lascivious picture, photograph, drawing, motion picture film, digital image or similar visual representation depicting a lewd exhibition of nudity, sexual excitement, or sexual conduct. 09-07-NJOIT
Shared Server Infrastructure A group of servers that are clustered together for hosting and performance purposes. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
Site Representative (Site Virtual Private Network Representative - SVR) The agency's coordinator will be responsible to track all agency requests for Remote Access, and act as the liaison between the users/vendors and NJOIT. 11-01-NJOIT
Split Tunneling When connected via the Remote Access, it is a method that allows Internet destined traffic to be sent unencrypted directly to the Internet, which could compromise the GSN. 11-01-NJOIT
Sponsoring Agency Any Department, Agency, Authority, and "in but not of" entity within the Executive Branch of New Jersey State Government. 09-11-NJOIT
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Is a commonly used protocol for managing the security of a message transmission on the Internet. 06-05-NJOIT
Stakeholder An individual with a vested interest in the success of the application development process. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
State Employee State employees must be entered into the State's Personnel Management Information System (PMIS) or its successor. 11-01-NJOIT
State-provided Access to the Internet via computer system networks owned, leased or operated by the State of New Jersey. Use of these services may be subject to monitoring for security or network management reasons. 09-07-NJOIT
Streaming Media Streaming video with sound. With media streaming, a web user does not have to wait to download a large file before seeing the video or hearing the sound. Instead the media is sent in a continuous stream and is played as it arrives. Streaming media requires larger amounts of network resources (bandwidth). 09-07-NJOIT
Streaming Video A sequence of "moving images" that are sent in compressed form over the Internet and displayed by the viewer as they arrive. An example of a streaming video is a stock market ticker. With streaming video, a web user does not have to wait to download a large file before seeing the video. Instead the video is sent in a continuous stream and is played as it arrives. Streaming video requires larger amounts of network resources (bandwidth). 09-07-NJOIT
System An organized assembly of resources and procedures--i.e., computing and communications equipment and services with their supporting facilities and personnel--that collect, record, process, store, transport, retrieve, or display information to accomplish a specified set of functions. 09-10-NJOIT
System Server Administrator A person responsible for Garden State Network servers and connectivity. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
T    
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. 06-03-NJOIT
Technical Project Manager An individual responsible for the creation and implementation of at least one technical piece of the application. May be an NJOIT employee or an Agency employee. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
Telecommunications The transmission of information, images, pictures, voice or data by radio, video, or other electronic or impulse means. 09-07-NJOIT
Transaction Risk Assessment Is the process that determines the security requirements necessary to ensure the appropriate level of availability, integrity, access, confidentiality, authentication and non-repudiation of the information in question. 06-05-NJOIT
U    
Universal Web Accessibility Refers to the condition of a Web site designed to meet the needs of the widest range of people's abilities. 07-12-NJOIT
User Any employee, contractor, vendor, or business partner who accesses and uses State/NJOIT computing systems. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
User Managed Service A service where the user is responsible for selecting an Internet Service Provider (ISP), coordinating installation, and installing any required software. 11-01-NJOIT
V    
VPN Concentrator A network hardware device that enables secure connections to private network hosts via encrypted tunnels over the Public Internet. 07-13-NJOIT
W    
W3C (the World Wide Web Consortium) Refers to the independent, computer industry group that develops interoperable technology, specifications, guidelines, software, and tools designed to enable the Web to its full potential as a forum for information, commerce, communication, and collective understanding. 07-12-NJOIT
Web Server A Web server is a program that uses the client/server model and the World Wide Web's Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), and serves the files that form Web pages to Web users (whose computers contain HTTP clients that forward their requests). J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
Web Server Administrator Responsible for Web Server hardware and software. J2EE Application Deployment Policy and Procedures
Web site Is a collection of HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) files on a particular subject that includes a beginning file called a home page. For example, most companies, organizations, or individuals that have Web sites publish a single address. This is their home page address. From the home page, you can get to all the other pages on their site. 06-05-NJOIT
06-06-NJOIT
Y    
Year 2000 Compliant Capable of calculating, manipulating and/or presenting date values that are free of logical or arithmetic inconsistencies. This involves all possible valid date values for the coming millennium (i.e., from the year 2000 on, including leap years). 07-14-NJOIT