Compaq TRU64 Washer/Dryer User Manual


 
P
private area
In DMS, a portion of the DMS area that is reserved for the exclusive use of a
single client. The private area contains the client’s custom-tailored copy of
certain operating system software files, including the kernel.
product environment
In RIS, a portion of the RIS area containing a set of software kits that are
intended for installation on a particular client type, such as RISC processors.
product kit
See kit
profile set
A profile set is a subdirectory of the /var/adm/ris/clients/sets
directory on a RIS server. It contains configuration description files (CDFs)
and user-supplied files that can be invoked during a Full Installation and
used for Installation Cloning. When you register a RIS client for a RIS area,
you can specify a profile set that contains CDFs and user-supplied files that
you want to execute when you install software from the RIS area.
See also CDF
prototype file
In DMS, refers to files that can be modified by the server’s system
administrator so that they can be customized for a particular client site,
such as /etc/hosts entries. Prototype files are prefixed with .proto..
and can be customized before the DMS environment is configured.
See also new file
R
Remote Installation Services
See RIS
RIS
Remote Installation Services. A remote software distribution method where
a server is set up to allow installation of software products over a local area
network (LAN). RIS clients are registered on the RIS server to allow them
access to specific software products. Using a RIS server makes installation
of layered products faster and easier for all the clients on the network.
RIS area
A reserved disk area physically connected to a RIS server, containing one
or more product environments. These contain software kits that can be
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