Virtual Hometerm Subsystem (VHS) Manual (G06.24+, H06.04+, J06.03+)

Glossary
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management interface
management interface. A programmatic interface through which applications can manage
a subsystem and its objects. In some subsystems, one or more processes are
dedicated to the management interface; in other subsystems, the process that provides
the management interface also performs other functions.
management process. The process through which an application issues commands to a
subsystem. A management process can be associated with more than one subsystem;
in this case, the management process is logically part of each of the subsystems. The
Subsystem Control Point (SCP) and PATHMON are examples of management
processes.
management service. A set of services that supports the programmatic interface between
the management applications in the operations environment and the subsystems and
objects in the subsystem environment. The services include the Event Management
Service (EMS), the Distributed Name Service (DNS), and the DSM Template Services.
Management services are always servers with respect to management applications
and subsystems. See management application.
message. A block of information, usually in the form of a structure, that is sent from one
process to another.
network control node (NCN). A node (one NonStop system) which is used to control other
nodes. Since it is possible to have more than one such process in a network, there can
likewise be more than one NCN in a network of NonStop systems.
NonStop NET/MASTER. A menu-driven HP management service product that allows you
to monitor and manage a single NonStop system or a heterogeneous network from a
single terminal.
operations activities. Activities, as defined by the HP operations management model, that
support managing a production system, solving production problems, and monitoring
and controlling performance. See production management and problem management.
operations environment. An interface that enables both DSM management applications
and custom management applications to manage HP subsystems and customer
applications programmatically. See subsystem environment.
operations management model. A model for managing NonStop systems that divides
operations management into two main functions: managing production and managing
change. DSM applications and tools provide support primarily for the two main
production activities: operations and support. See operations activities.
option line. Line 24 of the block-mode screens in the ViewPoint application. This line is
used by operators to enter information (an option) that is used by the next function key
that is pressed.
outstanding event. An action or critical event that has not yet been deleted by operator
action or by system action. The outstanding attribute is created by the ViewPoint