Glossary

This glossary defines terms used in this guide or related to this product and is not a comprehensive glossary of computer terms.

Agent

In a client-server system, a program that performs information gathering or processing tasks on behalf of a client or server. Agents often communicate with other agents to perform a collective task on behalf of the user.

StorageWorks agents run on storage system host computers and can be accessed by StorageWorks clients to control and manage the storage system.

Compaq Insight Manager Agents run on managed devices to monitor faults, performance, and security, and to provide notification of changes in the device.

BCV

Business Continuance Volume. A generic term for a storage unit that is created from a standard production unit. A BCV unit can subsequently be used in production tasks, such as backups, application migration, data mining, and testing. A key feature of a BCV unit: the unit can be accessed while the production volume remains online for normal I/O. The term BCV unit does not imply the use of any specific technology.

Client

A computer or program that requests a service of another computer in a client-server system.

Daemon

Diagnostic and execution monitor. Pronounced “demon.” A program usually associated with a UNIX system that performs a utility (housekeeping or maintenance) function without being requested or even known of by the user.

EVM network

A network that consists of EVM-enabled computers that are connected to a common LAN and to an EVM-compatible StorageWorks storage system.

Enterprise Volume Manager (Multi-OS) Host Agent Version 2.0D for IBM AIX

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Installation Guide

Enterprise Volume Manager Software specifications

HP Enterprise Volume Manager (EVM) Software is a robust solution designed to optimize storage management for enterprise environments. This innovative software addresses the complexities of managing data across diverse storage systems while enhancing performance, scalability, and efficiency.

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