DSM/SCM User's Guide

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Glossary
A0CINFO file. A DSV file that contains information about a product and each of its files,
including product and file dependencies, how the files are used and where they are
placed, and which type of processor the product runs on. Every product and SPR to be
managed by DSM/SCM is distributed in a subvolume, and that subvolume must
contain the product's A0CINFO file.
A1CINFO file. A DSV file distributed with an SRL product that contains information about a
product and each of its files, including product and file dependencies, how the files are
used and where they are placed, and which type of processor the product runs on.
Every SRL product and SPR to be managed by DSM/SCM is distributed in a
subvolume, and that subvolume must contain the product's A1CINFO file. A1CINFO
files can only be received using a D30 or later product version of DSM/SCM.
A7CINFO file. A configuration file distributed with OSS products that contains information
about the contents of all pax (archive) files of an OSS DSV.
activation. The operator action of putting software into use after the software has been
applied from the activation package to the target system.
activation package. A set of files containing instructions for applying software on the target
system, product files, and operator instructions. It consists of a header file containing
the activation instructions and file attributes, multiple data files, DSM/SCM control
information, and EMS events.
activation SYSnn. The SYSnn subvolume of the target system for which the planner is
creating a configuration revision. The name of the activation SYSnn is specified during
the Build request.
ADDIF list. A list of other products that, if they are in a software revision, cause a particular
file in a product to be included in the revision. If any of the listed products are in the
revision, the file is included. If none of the products are in the revision, the file is not
included. The ADDIF list is an optional part of each product’s A0CINFO file.
Apply. The DSM/SCM action of executing the instructions contained in the activation
p
ackage, such as placing new software on the target system and taking a snapshot of
the new target system.
archive. A set of unstructured files used to collect the software received onto the host
system in software inputs. Files received in the input are placed in the archive, and
attributes of the files are stored in the host database. The planner specifies the archive
location in the Configuration Manager profile, using the Planner Interface or the
Archive and Database Maintenance Interface.
Archive and Database Maintenance Interface. A block-mode interface run by a database
or system administrator on both the host system and target systems to perform
DSM/SCM maintenance functions.