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DMS is an acronym that can refer to several terms across different fields. The most common use in information technology and records management is Document Management System, a software platform for capturing, organizing, storing, and retrieving documents and other digital assets. A DMS typically provides metadata tagging, full-text search, version control, access control, audit trails, workflow routing, and records management to support regulatory compliance and process efficiency.

In chemistry, DMS stands for dimethyl sulfide, a volatile, colorless liquid with a characteristic odor. It has

In utilities and networking, DMS can denote Distribution Management System, a software suite used by electric

the
formula
(CH3)2S
and
occurs
naturally
in
marine
environments
as
a
breakdown
product
of
certain
organic
compounds.
It
is
used
as
a
solvent
and,
in
trace
amounts,
in
flavor
and
fragrance
applications.
It
should
not
be
confused
with
dimethyl
sulfoxide
(DMSO),
a
different
compound
with
distinct
properties.
power
utilities
to
monitor,
analyze,
and
control
the
distribution
grid,
enabling
outage
management,
grid
optimization,
and
asset
management.
In
home
networks
and
media
contexts,
Digital
Media
Server
is
a
term
used
in
DLNA
and
similar
standards
for
devices
that
host
media
content
and
stream
it
to
other
devices
on
the
network.