This chapter uses the following terms:
Application of Sun Update Connection – Enterprise that is installed on every managed host and that runs the Dependency Resolver, finding solutions specific to its host.
Deployment solution that has the least requirements for number of dependency issues, time, and resources, to fulfill a job.
Sub-system of the Sun Update Connection – Enterprise system dependency server, responsible for managing jobs on hosts and communications between the user interface and agents.
Set of patented algorithms to describe a solution for a job. Initiated by agent application when a job is received.
Job option that determines whether the job changes hosts (Deploy) or tests the action list on hosts (Simulate).
Collection of actions and tests to be run on selected managed hosts by agents.
Sub-system of the Sun Update Connection – Enterprise system dependency server, acts as a proxy server for the universal server, keeping dependency rules for CO deployment on managed hosts and the COs themselves.
A local knowledge base is a private, on-site only, collection of NCO listings and their deployment rules as generated by the Local Expansion technology.
Set of confirmation rules for the implementation of the dependency resolver and level of automation of jobs.
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.
The complete management system for Sun Update Connection – Enterprise. Its sub-systems include the Server, the dependency manager, and the knowledge base.
Part of a job that contains a profile, a hostlist, a policy, an optional schedule, and performance options.