MIB

SNMP data structure

MIB is an abbreviation with several meanings depending on context.

In computing, it stands for mebibyte—a unit of digital storage equal to 2²⁰ bytes (1,048,576 bytes), distinct from megabyte.

In networking, MIB means Management Information Base, a database for managing network devices.

In popular culture, MIB refers to Men in Black—mysterious government agents in black suits, from UFO conspiracy lore and the film franchise: The MIB showed up to confiscate the evidence.

aliens

extraterrestrial

Being from outer space

  • UFOUnidentified aerial craft
  • RoswellNew Mexico city, UFO-famous
  • spaceshipVehicle for interplanetary travel

disguised · refugee · immigration · intergalactic · lifeform · otherworldly · cosmic · abduction · surveillance · containment

agents

sunglasses

Tinted eye protection

disguise · protocol · recruitment · headquarters · operatives · anonymity · containment · regulation · monitoring · enforcement

film

Edgar

Male given name

  • KayGiven name, often female
  • JayMasculine given name
  • ZedPersonal given name

headquarters · sequel · trilogy · blockbuster · sci-fi · comedy · CGI · franchise · Hollywood

Opposites
network management approach

MIBCLI

Text-based computer interface

command-line interface

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