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Glossary

This glossary lists all specific technical terms in alphabetical order.

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A

• ARA ClientRefers to a computer on which a ARA/Deployment Manager/Automation Engine user works.
  Refers to a computer on which a ARA/Deployment Manager/Automation Engine user works.
• admin computerAdmin computer refers to the computer that is used by an administrator for e.g. Automation Engine or database administration purposes.
  Admin computer refers to the computer that is used by an administrator for e.g. Automation Engine or databaseA database is an organized collection of data including relevant data structures. administration purposes.

C

• configurationA set of constituent components that make up a system. This includes information on how the components are connected including the settings applied.
  A set of constituent components that make up a system. This includes information on how the components are connected including the settings applied.

D

• Download CenterThe Download Center (http://downloads.automic.com/) is the place where you find everything you need to know about your Automic solution to make sure you are using our products to their fullest potential.
  The Download Center (http://downloads.automic.com/) is the place where you find everything you need to know about your Automic solution to make sure you are using our products to their fullest potential.
• database
  A database is an organized collection of data including relevant data structures.
• departmentDepartment name to which the Automation Engine user belongs.
  Department name to which the Automation Engine user belongs.

G

• graphical user interfaceA graphical user interface (GUI) is a human to machine interface based on windows, icons and menus which can be operated by a computer mouse in addition to a keyboard. In contrast to command line interface (CLI).
  A graphical user interface (GUI) is a human to machine interface based on windows, icons and menus which can be operated by a computer mouse in addition to a keyboard. In contrast to command line interface (CLI).

I

• ILMStands for Information Lifecycle Management, which refers to a wide-ranging set of strategies for administering storage systems on computing devices.
  Stands for Information Lifecycle Management, which refers to a wide-ranging set of strategies for administering storage systems on computing devices.

J

• Java work process
  The Java work processThe Java work process, implemented in Java, is used to host special services, which have been developed in Java., implemented in Java, is used to host special services, which have been developed in Java.

P

• package moduleA package module is a group of related package types, e.g. Feature, Change Request, or Bug. It defines how the packages are displayed in the GUI and the features enabled for each package type.
  A package module is a group of related package types, e.g. Feature, Change Request, or Bug. It defines how the packages are displayed in the GUI and the features enabled for each package type.
• passwordA secret combination of characters for a Automation Engine user.
  A secret combination of characters for a Automation Engine user.

R

• RichClientDeprecated Term. Replaced by: UserInterface
  Deprecated Term. Replaced by: UserInterface
• rollback scopeThe scope of a workflow to roll back. For a rollback on a job the scope is this single task while for a rollback on a workflow the scope is this workflow and all sub-workflows in arbitrary depth.
  The scope of a workflow to roll back. For a rollback on a job the scope is this single task while for a rollback on a workflow the scope is this workflow and all sub-workflows in arbitrary depth.

S

• Service ManagerThe Service Manager serves to start, stop and access components such as the Automation Engine processes or agents from a central point.
  The Service Manager serves to start, stop and access components such as the Automation Engine processes or agents from a central point.

T

• tokenA token is used for authentication within a session between a client and a server. A (soft) token is a unique identifier which is generated and sent from a central server to a client software. The client uses the token to authenticate each request.
  A token is used for authentication within a session between a client and a server. A (soft) token is a unique identifier which is generated and sent from a central server to a client software. The client uses the token to authenticate each request.

U

• user nameName of the Automation Engine user.
  Name of the Automation Engine user.

V

• vSpherevSphere is a virtualization platform for building cloud infrastructures by VMware.
  vSphere is a virtualization platform for building cloud infrastructures by VMware.

W

• web applicationA web application is an application that is accessible over a network (Internet or intranet) and is typically coded in a programming language like Java or JavaScript, combined with a markup language like HTML. Web applications are provided on web servers and web browsers are used as GUI on client computers.
  A web application is an application that is accessible over a network (Internet or intranet) and is typically coded in a programming language like Java or JavaScript, combined with a markup language like HTML. Web applications are provided on web servers and web browsers are used as GUI on client computers.