HP StorageWorks P9000 Replication Manager Software 7.1 CLI User Guide (TB584-96026, May 2011)

Glossary
This glossary defines the terms used in this manual.
application map
file
One of the map files making up the dictionary map files. Application map files
are used to keep track of the mapping information between the application data
to be backed up, and the files on the file system.
backup catalog A collection of information necessary to manage the history and generations of
backups performed using Application Agent. When a backup is executed, a
record containing information related to the backup is created within the backup
catalog. When backed-up data is restored, Application Agent references the
backup catalog information, and executes accordingly.
backup ID A part of the information contained in the backup catalog. Backup IDs are used
to differentiate backup data, and are assigned automatically when backups are
performed using Application Agent.
backup
information
Various information that is recorded in a backup catalog when Application Agent
is used to perform a backup.
basic disk A standard physical disk in Windows. You cannot create volumes that span
multiple disks.
basic volume A logical volume allocated to a basic disk. Application Agent only supports
configurations with one basic volume for each basic disk.
cluster software Software used to enhance overall system performance by using multiple instances
of the system.
The following software can be used in cooperation with Application Agent:
- Microsoft Cluster Service or Veritas Cluster Server
copy group A copy group consists of a primary volume and secondary volume that are
synchronized and split using volume replication functionality and RAID Manager
functionality. A copy group can also be called a pair volume.
copy group map
file
One of the map files making up the dictionary map files. Copy group map files
are used to keep track of the mapping information between the primary volume
and its corresponding secondary volumes.
core map file One of the map files making up the dictionary map files. Core map files are
used to keep track of the mapping information from the mount point directory
on the file system to the disk number within the RAID device.
DBMS An abbreviation for Database Management System. A DBMS consists of programs
that manage databases.
dictionary map file Files required for automating backup processing using Application Agent.
Dictionary map files keep track of mapping information, from the objects to be
backed up to the RAID devices.
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