| Glossary |
| This glossary defines acronyms and terms used in this guide or related to |
| this product and is not a comprehensive glossary of computer terms. |
API | Application Programming Interface, an interface that allows a software |
| application to connect to and work with a third party software application. |
BC | HP StorageWorks Business Copy EVA. Software that creates and |
| maintains local copies of data stored on the disk array. The copies can be |
| used for data duplication, backup, and local disaster recovery. |
clone | A full copy of a volume, usable by an application. |
cluster | The concept of linking individual servers physically and programmatically |
| and coordinating communication between them so they can perform |
| common tasks. |
CV | HP StorageWorks CommandView, a |
| management of an HP disk array. |
differential copy | A copy of a database consisting only of the differences in the database since |
| the last full copy. |
disk array | A RAID. A collection of disk drives within a cabinet or multiple cabinets |
| and including a controller and software allowing drives to be ganged together |
| in various configurations to create virtual drives (LUNs). |
EVA | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array. |
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