The state where a managed server is performing operations.
Managed servers must be in active mode in order to use Auto-Recovery.
Move managed servers to maintenance mode in order to perform backup or restoration of system images, or collection or deployment of cloning images.
A LAN used to manage resources from admin servers.
It connects managed servers, storage, and network devices.
A grouping of the storage volumes allocated to servers. A function of ETERNUS.
Equivalent to the LUN mapping of EMC.
A unit for managing storage created through the aggregation of a RAID group.
Aggregates can contain multiple FlexVols.
A function that optimizes performance and cost by automatically rearranging data in storage units based on the frequency of access.
A function which continues operations by automatically switching over the system image of a failed server to a spare server and restarting it in the event of server failure.
This function can be used when managed servers are in a local boot configuration, SAN boot configuration, or a configuration such as iSCSI boot where booting is performed from a disk on a network.
When using a local boot configuration
The system is recovered by restoring a backup of the system image of the failed server onto a spare server.
When booting from a SAN or a disk on a LAN
The system is restored by having the spare server inherit the system image on the storage.
Also, when a VLAN is set for the public LAN of a managed server, the VLAN settings of adjacent LAN switches are automatically switched to those of the spare server.
BACS (Broadcom Advanced Control Suite)
An integrated GUI application (comprised from applications such as BASP) that creates teams from multiple NICs, and provides functions such as load balancing.
A function that can be used by configuring a Cloud Edition license after installing ROR VE.
BASP (Broadcom Advanced Server Program)
LAN redundancy software that creates teams of multiple NICs, and provides functions such as load balancing and failover.
A compact server device with a thin chassis that can contain multiple server blades, and has low power consumption.
As well as server blades, LAN switch blades, management blades, and other components used by multiple server blades can be mounted inside the chassis.
A server blade type.
Used to distinguish the number of server slots used and servers located in different positions.
A GUI that displays the status of blade servers in a style similar to a physical view and enables intuitive operation.
BladeViewer can also be used for state monitoring and operation of resources.
BMC (Baseboard Management Controller)
A Remote Management Controller used for remote operation of servers.
An OS for disk access that is distributed from the manager to managed servers in order to boot them when the network is started during image operations.
An adapter card that is used as the interface for server HBAs and fibre channel switches, and is mounted on storage devices.
CCM (ETERNUS SF AdvancedCopy Manager Copy Control Module)
This is a module that does not require installation of the ETERNUS SF AdvancedCopy Manager agent on the server that is the source of the backup, but rather uses the advanced copy feature of the ETERNUS disk array to make backups.
A backup of a system disk, which does not contain server-specific information (system node name, IP address, etc.), made during cloning.
When deploying a cloning image to the system disk of another server, Resource Orchestrator automatically changes server-specific information to that of the target server.
A facility that manages client resources (servers, storage, networks, etc.), and provides internet connections and maintenance/operational services.
A service for updating and viewing the names (and associated attributes) of physical/logical resource names scattered across networks, based on organizational structures and geographical groups using a systematic (tree-shaped structure) management methodology.
The unit for resources to connect to an L-Server. An example being a virtual disk provided by LUN or VM management software.
A name defined as a line of an RDN, which contains an entry representing its corresponding object and higher entry.
A system that is divided into individual systems using partitioning. Also used to indicate a partition.
The option that provides the function for remote switchover of servers or storage in order to perform disaster recovery.
The administrators with both infrastructure administrator's and tenant administrator's role.
This is a feature whereby a mirror volume is generated at the remote site when a volume is generated at the local site, and copies are maintained by performing REC.
A function that optimizes physical memory allocation for virtual machines, depending on their execution status on Hyper-V.
This is a mode where the uplink port that can communicate with a downlink port is fixed at one, and communication between uplink ports is blocked.
Measured data regarding the external environments of servers managed using Resource Orchestrator.
Measured data includes power data collected from power monitoring targets.
ESC (ETERNUS SF Storage Cruiser)
Software that supports stable operation of multi-vendor storage system environments involving SAN, DAS, or NAS. Provides configuration management, relation management, trouble management, and performance management functions to integrate storage related resources such as ETERNUS.
ETERNUS SF AdvancedCopy Manager
This is storage management software that makes highly reliable and rapid backups, restorations and replications using the advanced copy feature of the ETERNUS disk array.
An FTP server used to relay network device files between the ROR manager and network devices that do not possess their own FTP server function.
FC switch (Fibre Channel Switch)
A switch that connects Fibre Channel interfaces and storage devices.
A method for connecting computers and peripheral devices and transferring data.
Generally used with servers requiring high-availability, to connect computers and storage systems.
The connector for Fibre Channel interfaces.
When using ETERNUS storage, referred to as an FC-CA port, when using NetApp storage, referred to as an FC port, when using EMC CLARiiON, referred to as an SP port, when using EMC Symmetrix DMX or EMC Symmetrix VMAX, referred to as a DIRECTOR port.
A function that uses aggregates to provide virtual volumes.
Volumes can be created in an instant.
The pool for physical disks created by Automatic Storage Layering for ETERNUS.
In Resource Orchestrator, FTRPs are used as virtual storage resources on which Thin Provisioning attributes are configured.
The virtual volumes created by Automatic Storage Layering for ETERNUS.
In Resource Orchestrator, FTVs are used as disk resources on which Thin Provisioning attributes are configured.
A resource pool that contains resources that can be used by multiple tenants.
It is located in a different location from the tenants.
By configuring a global pool with the attributes of a tenant, it becomes possible for tenant administrators to use the pool.
The actual OS that is used for a Solaris container.
A Solaris environment that has been installed on a physical server.
Fujitsu network control software that enables high availability networks through the redundancy of network transmission channels.
GSPB (Giga-LAN SAS and PCI_Box Interface Board)
A board which mounts onboard I/O for two partitions and a PCIe (PCI Express) interface for a PCI box.
GUI (Graphical User Interface)
A user interface that displays pictures and icons (pictographic characters), enabling intuitive and easily understandable operation.
The concept of using redundant resources to prevent suspension of system operations due to single problems.
A controller which issues SCSI commands to request processes.
In iSCSI configurations, NICs fit into this category.
In the maintenance mode of PRIMEQUEST servers, a state other than Hot System Maintenance.
An adapter for connecting servers and peripheral devices.
Mainly used to refer to the FC HBAs used for connecting storage devices using Fibre Channel technology.
HBA address rename setup service
The service that starts managed servers that use HBA address rename in the event of failure of the admin server.
I/O virtualization technology that enables changing of the actual WWN possessed by an HBA.
A definition of the server HBA that is set for the CA port of the storage device and the accessible area of storage.
It is a function for association of the Logical Volume inside the storage which is shown to the host (HBA) that also functions as security internal to the storage device.
Virtualization software from Microsoft Corporation.
Provides a virtualized infrastructure on PC servers, enabling flexible management of operations.
An optional product that is necessary to provide I/O virtualization.
The WWNN address and MAC address provided is guaranteed by Fujitsu Limited to be unique.
Necessary when using HBA address rename.
One of operation modes used for PRIMERGY switch blades.
This operation mode can be used for coordination with ServerView Virtual I/O Manager (VIOM), and relations between server blades and switch blades can be easily and safely configured.
A collection of principles and practices that encourage desirable behavior in the use of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) based on an evaluation of the impacts and risks posed in the adoption and application of ICT within an organization or community.
ILOM (Integrated Lights Out Manager)
The name of the Remote Management Controller for SPARC Enterprise T series servers.
A user who manages the resources comprising a data center.
infra_admin is the role that corresponds to the users who manage resources.
Infrastructure administrators manage all of the resources comprising a resource pool (the global pool and local pools), provide tenant administrators with resources, and review applications by tenant users to use resources.
A network device with integrated firewall or server load balancing functions.
The IPCOM EX IN series fits into this category.
IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface)
IPMI is a set of common interfaces for the hardware that is used to monitor the physical conditions of servers, such as temperature, power voltage, cooling fans, power supply, and chassis.
These functions provide information that enables system management, recovery, and asset management, which in turn leads to reduction of overall TCO.
iRMC (integrated Remote Management Controller)
The name of the Remote Management Controller for Fujitsu's PRIMERGY servers.
A configuration function that enables the starting and operation of servers via a network.
The OS and applications used to operate servers are stored on iSCSI storage, not the internal disks of servers.
A single logical port created from multiple physical ports using link aggregation.
LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)
A protocol used for accessing Internet standard directories operated using TCP/IP.
LDAP provides functions such as direct searching and viewing of directory services using a web browser.
The rights to use specific functions.
Users can use specific functions by purchasing a license for the function and registering it on the manager.
Function used to multiplex multiple ports and use them as a single virtual port.
By using this function, it becomes possible to use a band equal to the total of the bands of all the ports.
Also, if one of the multiplexed ports fails its load can be divided among the other ports, and the overall redundancy of ports improved.
A resource pool that contains resources that can only be used by a specific tenant.
They are located in tenants.
A resource used for the consolidated operation and management of systems such as multiple-layer systems (Web/AP/DB) comprised of multiple L-Servers, storage, and network devices.
A template that contains the specifications for servers, storage, network devices, and images that are configured for an L-Platform.
A system board that is allocated a logical number (LSB number) so that it can be recognized from the domain, during domain configuration.
A resource defined using the logical specifications (number of CPUs, amount of memory, disk capacity, number of NICs, etc.) of the servers, and storage and network devices connected to those servers.
An abbreviation of Logical Server.
A template that defines the number of CPUs, memory capacity, disk capacity, and other specifications for resources to deploy to an L-Server.
MAC address (Media Access Control address)
A unique identifier that is assigned to Ethernet cards (hardware).
Also referred to as a physical address.
Transmission of data is performed based on this identifier. Described using a combination of the unique identifying numbers managed by/assigned to each maker by the IEEE, and the numbers that each maker assigns to their hardware.
The state where operations on managed servers are stopped in order to perform maintenance work.
In this state, the backup and restoration of system images and the collection and deployment of cloning images can be performed.
However, when using Auto-Recovery it is necessary to change from this mode to active mode. When in maintenance mode it is not possible to switch over to a spare server if a server fails.
A server management unit that has a dedicated CPU and LAN interface, and manages blade servers.
Used for gathering server blade data, failure notification, power control, etc.
The PRIMEQUEST system management unit.
Used for gathering information such as failure notification, power control, etc. from chassis.
The section (program) of Resource Orchestrator that operates on admin servers.
It manages and controls resources registered with Resource Orchestrator.
This is the original network device configuration file that is backed up from each network device immediately after Resource Orchestrator is set up.
It is used for the following purposes:
When initializing the settings of network devices
When checking the differences between the current and original configurations
For providing the initial settings when creating a new system with the same configuration
In regards to the network device file management function, these files are excluded from the scope of version management (They are not automatically deleted).
A slot that is recognized as a server when a server that occupies multiple slots is mounted.
A collective term that refers to a server in a Windows network domain that is not a domain controller.
The migration of a VM guest to a different VM host. The following two types of migration are available:
Cold migration
Migration of an inactive (powered-off) VM guest.
Live migration
Migration of an active (powered-on) VM guest.
The unit used for registration of network devices.
L2 switches, firewalls, and server load balancers fit into this category.
network device configuration file
These files contain definitions of settings regarding communication, such as VLAN information for network devices and interfaces, rules for firewalls and server load balancers, etc.
As the content of these files changes each time settings are configured from the CLI, they are the target of automatic backup by Resource Orchestrator, and a constant number of versions (32 by default) are backed up inside Resource Orchestrator.
Many network devices have two types of network device configuration files: "running config", which holds the current configuration details, and "startup config", which holds the configuration that is valid directly after startup.
In Resource Orchestrator these two types of files are the target of backup and restore operations.
network device environment file
A collective term that refers to the files necessary for operating devices, such as CA certificates, user authentication databases, customized user information, etc. (but excluding the network device configuration file).
As these files are not usually changed after they have been configured, Resource Orchestrator does not back them up each time automatic configuration is performed.
Regarding the network device file management function, this is a collective term that refers to the files held by network devices that are the target of backup and restore operations.
The two types of network device files are network device configuration files and network device environment files.
A GUI function for graphically displaying the connection relationships of the servers and LAN switches that compose a network.
A window that displays the connection relationships and status of the wiring of a network map.
A system that enables the sharing of files over a network in Linux environments.
A virtual machine environment that has been prepared in a global zone. Its OS kernel is shared with the global zone. Non-global zones are completely separate from each other.
A function to virtually allocate more resources than the actual amount of resources (CPUs and memory) of a server.
This function is used to enable allocation of more disk resources than are mounted in the target server.
A device for distributing power (such as a power strip).
Resource Orchestrator uses PDUs with current value display functions as Power monitoring devices.
A physical LAN that servers are connected to.
Servers are connected to multiple physical LAN segments that are divided based on their purpose (public LANs, backup LANs, etc.). Physical LAN segments can be divided into multiple network segments using VLAN technology.
An adapter, such as a LAN, to connect physical servers or VM hosts to a network.
An OS that operates directly on a physical server without the use of server virtualization software.
The same as a "server". Used when it is necessary to distinguish actual servers from virtual servers.
This is a group, set with the end host mode, that has at least one uplink port and at least one downlink port.
On Citrix XenServer, it indicates one VM host belonging to a Resource Pool.
It handles setting changes and information collection for the Resource Pool, and also performs operation of the Resource Pool.
For details, refer to the Citrix XenServer manual.
A VLAN in which the ports of a LAN switch are grouped, and each LAN group is treated as a separate LAN.
The division of ports of fibre channel switches into zones, and setting of access restrictions between different zones.
Devices used by Resource Orchestrator to monitor the amount of power consumed.
PDUs and UPSs with current value display functions fit into this category.
Devices from which Resource Orchestrator can collect power consumption data.
Performing environment configuration for Resource Orchestrator on another separate system.
A private form of cloud computing that provides ICT services exclusively within a corporation or organization.
A LAN used for operations by managed servers.
Public LANs are established separately from admin LANs.
RAID (Redundant Arrays of Inexpensive Disks)
Technology that realizes high-speed and highly-reliable storage systems using multiple hard disks.
Software that monitors disk arrays mounted on PRIMERGY servers.
The RAID management tool differs depending on the model or the OS of PRIMERGY servers.
A function of VMware. This function provides direct access from a VMware virtual machine to a LUN.
RDN (Relative Distinguished Name)
A name used to identify the lower entities of a higher entry.
Each RDN must be unique within the same entry.
A unit used for managing servers.
Used for gathering server data, failure notification, power control, etc.
For Fujitsu PRIMERGY servers
iRMC2
For SPARC Enterprise
ILOM (T series servers)
XSCF (M series servers)
For HP servers
iLO2 (integrated Lights-Out)
For Dell/IBM servers
BMC (Baseboard Management Controller)
Indicates the new system board that will be embedded to replace a failed system board if the hardware of a system board embedded in a partition fails and it is necessary to disconnect the failed system board.
General term referring to the logical definition of the hardware (such as servers, storage, and network devices) and software that comprise a system.
A unit for management of groups of similar resources, such as servers, storage, and network devices.
A tree that displays the relationships between the hardware of a server and the OS operating on it using hierarchies.
A collection of script lists for performing configuration of network devices, configured as combinations of rules based on the network device, the purpose, and the application.
A configuration function that enables the starting and operation of servers via a SAN.
The OS and applications used to operate servers are stored on SAN storage, not the internal disks of servers.
Lists of scripts for the automation of operations such as status and log display, and definition configuration of network devices.
Used to execute multiple scripts in one operation. The scripts listed in a script list are executed in the order that they are listed.
As with individual scripts, they can are created by the infrastructure administrator, and can be customized to meet the needs of tenant administrators.
They are used to configure virtual networks for VLANs on physical networks, in cases where it is necessary to perform auto-configuration of multiple switches at the same time, or to configure the same rules for network devices in redundant configurations.
The script lists contain the scripts used to perform automatic configuration.
There are the following eight types of script lists:
script lists for setup
script lists for setup error recovery
script lists for modification
script lists for modification error recovery
script lists for setup (physical server added)
script lists for setup error recovery (physical server added)
script lists for deletion (physical server deleted)
script lists for deletion
A server blade has the functions of a server integrated into one board.
They are mounted in blade servers.
A unit used for managing servers.
A management blade is used for blade servers, and a Remote Management Controller is used for other servers.
A definition that describes the method of use for each server's NIC.
For the NICs on a server, it defines which physical LAN segment to connect to.
server virtualization software
Basic software which is operated on a server to enable use of virtual machines. Used to indicate the basic software that operates on a PC server.
Software that monitors a server's (PRIMERGY) hardware state, and notifies of errors by way of the network.
ServerView Operations Manager was previously known as ServerView Console.
This is software that performs jobs such as remote updates of BIOS, firmware, drivers, and hardware monitoring software on servers being managed by ServerView Operations Manager.
ServerView Update Manager Express
Insert the ServerView Suite DVD1 or ServerView Suite Update DVD into the server requiring updating and start it.
This is software that performs batch updates of BIOS, firmware, drivers, and hardware monitoring software.
A system among external software which can be used without login operations, after authentication is executed once.
A slot that is not recognized as a server when a server that occupies multiple slots is mounted.
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
A communications protocol to manage (monitor and control) the equipment that is attached to a network.
Solaris container resource pool
The Solaris Containers resource pool used in the global zone and the non-global zone.
Solaris server virtualization software.
On Solaris servers, it is possible to configure multiple virtual Solaris servers that are referred to as a Solaris Zone.
SPARC Enterprise Partition Model
A SPARC Enterprise model which has a partitioning function to enable multiple system configurations, separating a server into multiple areas with operating OS's and applications in each area.
A method for expressing one character as 32 bits.
In the UTF-16 character code, 0xD800 - 0xDBFF are referred to as "high surrogates", and 0xDC00 - 0xDFFF are referred to as "low surrogates". Surrogate pairs use "high surrogate" + "low surrogate".
The state in which switchover has been performed on a managed server, but neither failback nor continuation have been performed.
The administrator who manages the entire system. They perform pre-configuration and installation of Resource Orchestrator.
Administrator privileges for the operating system are required. Normally the roles of the infrastructure administrator and system administrator are performed concurrently.
The disk on which the programs (such as the OS) and files necessary for the basic functions of servers (including booting) are installed.
A copy of the contents of a system disk made as a backup.
Different from a cloning image as changes are not made to the server-specific information contained on system disks.
A unit for the division and segregation of management and operation of resources based on organizations or operations.
A user who manages the resources allocated to a tenant.
tenant_admin is the role for performing management of resources allocated to a tenant.
Tenant administrators manage the available space on resources in the local pools of tenants, and approve or reject applications by tenant users to use resources.
A user who uses the resources of a tenant, or creates and manages L-Platforms, or a role with the same purpose.
One of resources defined using ETERNUS. Thin Provisioning Pools are the resource pools of physical disks created using Thin Provisioning.
TPV (Thin Provisioning Volume)
One of resources defined using ETERNUS. Thin Provisioning Volumes are physical disks created using the Thin Provisioning function.
UNC (Universal Naming Convention)
Notational system for Windows networks (Microsoft networks) that enables specification of shared resources (folders, files, shared printers, shared directories, etc.).
Example
\\hostname\dir_name
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
A device containing rechargeable batteries that temporarily provides power to computers and peripheral devices in the event of power failures.
Resource Orchestrator uses UPSs with current value display functions as power monitoring devices.
URL (Uniform Resource Locator)
The notational method used for indicating the location of information on the Internet.
VIOM (ServerView Virtual-IO Manager)
The name of both the I/O virtualization technology used to change the MAC addresses of NICs and the software that performs the virtualization.
Changes to values of WWNs and MAC addresses can be performed by creating a logical definition of a server, called a server profile, and assigning it to a server.
Technology that virtualizes the relationship of servers and I/O devices (mainly storage and network) thereby simplifying the allocation of and modifications to I/O resources to servers, and server maintenance.
For Resource Orchestrator it is used to indicate HBA address rename and ServerView Virtual-IO Manager (VIOM).
This refers to a resource that can dynamically create a disk resource.
An example being RAID groups or logical storage that is managed by server virtualization software (such as VMware datastores).
In Resource Orchestrator, disk resources can be dynamically created from ETERNUS RAID groups, NetApp aggregates, and logical storage managed by server virtualization software.
A function provided by server virtualization software to manage networks of VM guests as virtual LAN switches.
The relationships between the virtual NICs of VM guests and the NICs of the physical servers used to operate VM hosts can be managed using operations similar to those of the wiring of normal LAN switches.
A function provided by server virtualization software in order to manage L-Server (VM) networks as virtual LAN switches.
Management of relationships between virtual L-Server NICs, and physical server NICs operating on VM hosts, can be performed using an operation similar to the connection of a normal LAN switch.
A splitting function, which enables the creation of virtual LANs (seen as differing logically by software) by grouping ports on a LAN switch.
Using a Virtual LAN, network configuration can be performed freely without the need for modification of the physical network configuration.
A number (between 1 and 4,095) used to identify VLANs.
Null values are reserved for priority tagged frames, and 4,096 (FFF in hexadecimal) is reserved for mounting.
A virtual server that operates on a VM host, or an OS that is operated on a virtual machine.
A server on which server virtualization software is operated, or the server virtualization software itself.
One of the settings of server virtualization software, that enables maintenance of VM hosts.
For example, when using high availability functions (such as VMware HA) of server virtualization software, by setting VM maintenance mode it is possible to prevent the moving of VM guests on VM hosts undergoing maintenance.
For details, refer to the manuals of the server virtualization software being used.
Software for managing multiple VM hosts and the VM guests that operate on them.
Provides value adding functions such as movement between the servers of VM guests (migration).
Virtualization software from VMware Inc.
Provides a virtualized infrastructure on PC servers, enabling flexible management of operations.
VMware DPM (VMware Distributed Power Management)
A function of VMware. This function is used to reduce power consumption by automating power management of servers in VMware DRS clusters.
VMware DRS (VMware Distributed Resource Scheduler)
A function of VMware. This function is used to monitor the load conditions on an entire virtual environment and optimize the load dynamically.
A function of VMware. By using VMware Teaming it is possible to perform redundancy by connecting a single virtual switch to multiple physical network adapters.
A name that is set as a common value for the Fibre Channel ports of a node. However, the definitions of nodes vary between manufacturers, and may also indicate devices or adapters. Also referred to as a node WWN.
A name that is a unique value and is set for each Fibre Channel port (HBA, CA, fibre channel switch ports, etc.), and is the IEEE global MAC address.
As the Fibre Channel ports of the same WWPN are unique, they are used as identifiers during Fibre Channel port login. Also referred to as a port WWN.
The division of ports into zones based on their WWPN, and setting of access restrictions between different zones.
