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.

Cost-effective solution

Deployment solution that has the least requirements for number of dependency issues, time, and resources, to fulfill a job.

Policy

Set of confirmation rules for the implementation of the dependency resolver and level of automation of jobs.

dependency resolver (DR)

Set of patented algorithms to describe a solution for a job. Initiated by agent application when a job is received.

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.