Glossary

Globalization

The process of developing software products intended for worldwide distribution. This term combines two aspects of the work: internationalization and localization.

Internationalization

Enabling the product to be used without language or culture barriers.

Localization

Translating and enabling the product for a specific locale.

Migration

Migration is a subset of the upgrade process. Migration is the process where data and configuration files or settings are moved to a new, predetermined location during the upgrade process. The tool used to perform the migration process is referred to as the migration tool.

Patch

A patch contains binaries or files that provide bug fixes for an existing product. It provides an immediate solution to the bugs in the product. A patch can sometimes contain enhancements to product functionality. A patch is usually provided as a tool that automatically adds, replaces, and deletes the appropriate files at the correct locations.

Upgrade

The process of installing the next higher (major) version of an existing product.