NonStop System Glossary

command
A demand for action by or information from a subsystem or the operation demanded by an operator
or application. A command is typically conveyed as an interprocess message from an application
to a subsystem.
command file
An EDIT file that contains a series of commands and serves as a source of command input.
common applications environment (CAE)
A computer environment in which applications can be ported across all X/Open branded products
because of the use of international and industry standards. A CAE is an open system application
development environment, an open system execution environment, or a combination of the two.
common base board (CBB)
In ServerNet adapters that support plug-in cards (PICs) the printed wiring assembly (PWA) that
PICs are installed in.
Common Communication ServerNet adapter (CCSA)
A ServerNet adapter for Signaling System Number 7 (SS7) protocol communications.
Common Object File Format (COFF)
A common standard for executable files and object code. On NonStop servers, COFF for TNS/R
native files was replaced by the more extensible Executable and Linkable Format (ELF) beginning
with the D40.00 RVU.
communications line
A two-way link consisting of processing equipment, I/O devices, protocol conventions, and cables
that connect a computer to other computers.
communications line interface processor (CLIP)
The major programmable device within the ServerNet wide area network (SWAN) concentrator,
providing link-level protocol and a software interface to the host. The CLIP stores and implements
specific communications protocols.
communications subsystem
The combination of data communications hardware and software processes that function together
as an integrated unit to provide services and access to wide and local area networks.
Compaq TSM
Identifies a client or server software component used to manage or service NonStop S-series servers.
See also Compaq TSM client software and Compaq TSM server software.
Compaq TSM client software
The component of the TSM package that runs on a system console. The TSM client software consists
of the TSM Low-Level Link, the TSM Service Application, the TSM Notification Director, and the
TSM Event Viewer. See also Compaq TSM server software.
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