Glossary

Glossary

directive

An instruction that directs the NetWorker software to

 

take special actions on a given set of files for a

 

specified client during a backup.

domain controller

A Microsoft Windows computer that stores directory

 

data and manages user interactions with a domain,

 

including logon, authentication, directory searches,

 

and access to other shared resources.

drive

When DDS is enabled, refers to the physical backup

 

object, such as a tape drive, disk, or file. See also device.

enabler code

A special code provided by Legato that activates the

 

software. The enabler code that unlocks the base

 

features for software you purchase is referred to as a

 

base enabler. Enabler codes for additional features or

 

products (for example, autochanger support) are

 

referred to as add-on enablers.

exit code

An indicator that specifies whether a backup or

 

recovery session succeeded. An exit code of zero (0)

 

indicates the session completed successfully. A

 

nonzero exit code indicates the session did not

 

complete successfully.

expiration date

The date when the volume changes from read/write

 

to read-only.

expired save set

A save set whose browse time has been reached;

 

therefore, it can no longer be browsed. In addition, the

 

save set has been removed from the client file index.

failover

In a cluster network, the process of relocating a

 

resource to its redundant or backup component, either

 

because of a hardware or software failure or for

 

administrative purposes.

file index

See client file index.

filesystem

1. A file tree that is on a specific disk partition or other

 

mount point.

 

2. The entire set of all files.

 

3. A method of storing files.

 

 

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