NC*SA

NC*SA is the abbreviation for the North Carolina System Administrators organization, a non-profit educational group focused on providing useful information for System Administrators in North Carolina, USA. NC*SA is based in the Triangle area of North Carolina, with monthly meetings in Research Triangle Park, and receives the majority of its fundings from key sponsors.

History

NC*SA was founded in October, 1993. The NC*SA constitution was adopted in November, 1994, and is run by an elected Steering Committee. All positions in the NC*SA SC are voluntary with no financial compensation. While early meetings of the NC*SA sometimes had attendance in the 90s, in recent years meeting attendance has hovered in the mid-20s range.

Purpose

The primary purpose of NC*SA is to find speakers to give informative and useful presentations to NC*SA members at monthly meetings. Topics have ranged from security, compliance and backup solutions to new OS releases, setting up specific applications and utilizing embedded devices. When possible, NC*SA makes materials from these meetings available to the general public.

Honda NC700 series

The Honda NC700 series is a family of motorcycles produced by Honda since 2012. NC700 series was a 'new concept' bike designed for commuters, new or veteran riders. The series also includes the motorcycle/scooter hybrid NC700D Integra. The NC700 series is classed as a commuter model bike which has incorporated design and mechanical elements from various motorcycle types. The riding position is similar to standard bike styles. There is a helmet-sized internal storage in place of the traditional fuel tank, which in turn is located under the seat. The series is often marketed as fun to ride, easy to handle and very fuel efficient.

Models & variants

NC700S

Basic model with naked bike styling. The NC700SA model is also available with the addition of a combined antilock braking system. The NC700SD has a dual-clutch transmission, which allows the rider to switch between manual gear shifts or automatic shifts.

NC700X

Styling of NC700X has reference to road and dual-sport motorcycles. It was released in late 2011 in Europe. The NC700XA model adds the combined antilock braking system.