M

maintenance mode

Configuration mode of an operating system for installing, updating, or removing applications. An important consideration for Windows NT–based operating systems where users require access to security-related sections of the registry or a hard disk. See also elevated privileges.

Meeting Workspace

A Web site for centralizing all the information and materials for a meeting. You use a workspace to publish the agenda, attendee list, and documents you plan to discuss. After the meeting, you use the workspace to publish the meeting results and track tasks. You include a hyperlink that goes to the workspace in the message text when you send a Microsoft Outlook meeting request to invite people to the meeting.

MSDE

Microsoft Data Engine (also known as Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine). A data store based on Microsoft SQL Server technology, but designed and optimized for use on smaller computer systems, such as a single user computer or a small workgroup server.

MSI file

See package (MSI file).

MST file

See transform (MST file).