ACAP
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ACAP (Application Configuration Access Protocol) is an Internet protocol designed to store and manage user preferences and configuration data on a remote server, enabling consistent settings across multiple clients and devices.
Statements (38)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Internet protocol
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application configuration protocol → |
| abbreviation |
ACAP
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| accessMethod |
network protocol
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| allows |
persistent storage of user options
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remote management of user settings → sharing configuration between different clients → |
| benefit |
central management of application settings
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consistent user experience across devices → reduced need for local configuration files → |
| category |
application-layer protocol
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| configurationModel |
client-server
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| dataType |
application configuration data
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user preferences → |
| designedFor |
Internet clients
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multi-device environments → |
| focus |
configuration management rather than message transport
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| fullName |
Application Configuration Access Protocol
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| goal |
enable consistent settings across multiple clients
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enable consistent settings across multiple devices → |
| layer |
application layer
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| persistence |
server-side storage
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| purpose |
manage configuration data
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manage user preferences → store configuration data on a remote server → store user preferences on a remote server → |
| relatedTo |
IMAP
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email clients → |
| scope |
Internet
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networked applications → |
| standardizedBy |
IETF
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| state |
standardized protocol
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| stores |
application-specific preferences
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per-user configuration → |
| supports |
access to configuration data over a network
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centralized storage of user configuration → synchronization of user preferences → |
| uses |
text-based protocol mechanisms
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Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
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ACAP
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abbreviation |
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STARTTLS
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usedInProtocol |