Z

Z

Z axis. For graphical displays, the optical axis that is perpendicular to X and Y axes.

ZAK

Zero Administration Kit for Windows 2000 Professional. A set of tools, methodologies, and guidelines for IT Managers and OEMs that incorporates and supplements existing Windows NT/Windows 2000 technologies to allow for simplified implementation of a secure, policy-based management.

ZAW

Zero Administration Windows. A Microsoft initiative that focuses on improving Windows and Windows NT/Windows 2000 for maximum automation of administrative tasks with centralized control and maximum flexibility.

ZIPI

A MIDI-like serial data format for musical instruments. Provides a more hierarchical method of addressing instruments and an extensible command set.