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partition A subset of the server hardware that includes processor, memory, and I/O resources on which
an operating system can run. This type of partitioning allows a single server to run an operating
system independently in each partition with isolation from other partitions.
See also cell, nPartition, server complex, virtual partition.
PATHWORKS
for OpenVMS
(Advanced
Server)
Supported on OpenVMS Alpha and VAX systems only, an OpenVMS network operating system
compatible with Microsoft networking technology. Allows OpenVMS systems to be file and
print servers for Windows desktop users. Such users can use Microsoft products and utilities
such as Windows Explorer to access file and print resources. Also provides a flexible system
for network administration and security.
See also Advanced Server for OpenVMS.
Performance Data
Collector
See TDC.
platform A PCSI utility concept in which the OpenVMS operating system is kitted with options for
selected other products (for example, DECwindows Motif and networking products) so that
the user can opt to install all at once. Generically, a platform is the combination of physical
hardware and operating system on which a piece of management or application software runs.
POSSE Pre-OS System Environment. The HP implementation of EFI that extends the EFI Shell and EFI
Boot Manager to include additional features for managing hardware and system boot options.
See also EFI.
Providers See WBEM Providers for OpenVMS.
provisioning An HP SIM feature that allows you to install or upgrade OpenVMS on one or more servers in
the network simultaneously. HP SIM initiates the process and the installation or upgrade
automatically continues in the background.
See also HP SIM, VSE, WBEM (Web-Based Enterprise Management Services for OpenVMS).
rolling upgrade Each system disk in an OpenVMS Cluster is upgraded individually, allowing old and new
versions of the operating system to run together. Certain members of the cluster are available
for use while others are being upgraded.
See also concurrent upgrade.
satellite node A computer that is part of a local area cluster. A satellite node is downline loaded from a boot
server and then boots remotely from the system disk served by a disk server in the local area
cluster.
See also disk server, boot server.
scratch disk A blank disk or a disk with files you no longer need.
Secure Delivery Supported by CDSA, Secure Delivery uses public key and digital signature technology to
implement a system that provides OpenVMS users the ability to validate files from OpenVMS
and third-party OpenVMS vendors. The validation process involves authenticating the originator
and verifying the contents of a file. Secure Delivery is integrated into PCSI to automatically
ensure that software installed on OpenVMS was not tampered with prior to installation. Most
kits included on the OpenVMS distribution media (as of Version 8.3) have been signed using
Secure Delivery.
See also CDSA.
Secure Sockets
Layer
See SSL.
server blades Thin, modular, self-contained computer servers containing one or more microprocessors and
memory. Server blades are designed for high density and eliminate the need for many
components such as power cords and network cables that are present in traditional rack-mount
systems. HP server blades support technologies such as hot-plug hard-drives, multiple I/O
cards, multi-function network interconnects and Integrated Lights Out.
See also BladeSystem, BladeSystem enclosure.
server complex The hardware of a cell-based server that includes all cells, I/O expansion cabinets, cables, cabinet
hardware, fans, and power and utilities components. The complex can support multiple instances
of an operating system by means of nPartitions.
See also cell, nPartition, server complex.
SIM See HP SIM.
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