Terms

This chapter uses the following terms:

Component

Any logical unit that is, or can be, part of a machine; not only software and files, but also any logical construct of the component hierarchy.

Inventory

(1) List of components installed on a managed host. (2) List of components on the universal server.

Knowledge Base

Sub-system of the Sun Update Connection – Enterprise system dependency server, acts as a proxy server for the universal server, holding and updating deployment rules and certified components.

Profile

Definition of a component configuration for a type of machine; what is required and what is not allowed to be installed on this type of machine.

Predefined Profile

Profile provided with Sun Update Connection – Enterprise that performs a full-system check and fix.