Glossary

A

application adapter: A software component that connects a software application to the OpenSpirit framework.

D

data connector: A software component that publishes a data store using the OpenSpirit framework making the data available for use by OpenSpirit enabled applications.

data store: A repository of data. The repository can consist of any data storage technology. It can be implemented as a relational database (e.g. Oracle), a collection of binary or text files, a web service, etc.

H

hostid: An number that uniquely identifies a computer. A hostid most commonly comes from an electronic component in a computer's network adapter. The number is derived from the network adapter's MAC address.

M

master installation: A configuration of OpenSpirit software used to run the OpenSpirit Shared Service and Notification Service processes. A master installation also includes a database referred to as the OpenSpirit metadata repository.

metadata repository: A database used to manage various OpenSpirit configuration parameters, reference catalog information, and user preference information. The OpenSpirit metadata repository is associated with and managed by an OpenSpirit master installation.

O

OpenSpirit enabled application: A software application that has an application adapter to the OpenSpirit framework.

S

satellite installation: A configuration of OpenSpirit software used to run OpenSpirit enabled applications and OpenSpirit data connectors.