Glossary
This glossary includes terms and definitions for IBM Installation Manager.
The following cross-references are used in this glossary:
- See refers the reader from a term to a preferred synonym, or from an acronym or abbreviation to the defined full form.
- See also refers the reader to a related or contrasting term.
To view glossaries for other IBM products, go to www.ibm.com/software/globalization/terminology.
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activation kit
See product activation kit.B
bundle
A collection of software products available for installation.C
concurrent-use license
A license that limits the number of users that can be connected to a resource concurrently.D
destination repository
A directory such as a network share or local disk that serves as the target location of packages that are being copied.E
Eclipse instance
An installed version of Eclipse, which can be extended or modified by other applications and plug-ins.F
fix pack
A cumulative collection of fixes that is made available between scheduled refresh packs, manufacturing refreshes, or releases. It is intended to allow customers to move to a specific maintenance level.
floating license
See concurrent-use license.I
import
To add an existing package that was installed using an installation tool other than Installation Manager to the list of installed packages so that Installation Manager can manage the package. This function is only available after Installation Manager detects a package in a repository that requires importing.
install
To add a program, program option, or software program to a computer system in a manner such that it runs and interacts correctly with all programs on the computer.
installation package
An installable unit of a software product. Software product packages are separately installable units that can operate independently from other packages of that software product.
Installation Manager
An application that helps users install, update, roll back, and modify certain IBM product installation kit.
integrated package
Packages installed to the same location that share UI elements. Some packages support installing to the same package group and others must be installed to a new package group.L
license
A legal agreement that authorizes the use of proprietary information including, but not limited to, copyrighted or patented information.
license agreement
See license.
license key
An authorization that regulates the use of software licensed programs. Software license keys need to be installed on the system when software is upgraded or moved, the hardware processor group is changed, additional license usage is added, or new software that requires license keys is purchased.
license server
A program that provides license services and administers licenses for software products.M
modify
To change the installed package, for example adding and removing features or languages.P
package
An installable unit of a software product. Software product packages are separately installable units that can operate independently from other packages of that software product.
package group
see integrated package
Packaging Utility
A function of IBM Installation Manager that licensed administrators use to create customized, installable packages of other IBM applications for use by other licensed users in the administrator's organization.
permanent license key
A license key that IBM issues when clients purchase an application that requires such a key.
plug-in
A separately installable software module that adds function to an existing program, application, or interface.
product activation kit
A permanent license for a product and the application for installing the license.R
repository
A persistent storage area for data and other application resources.
roll back
To revert a package to a previously installed version. Not all packages support roll back.S
service repository
Service repositories are repositories located at IBM.com. These repositories contain product updates. Each IBM product includes links to service repositories that are specific to the product.
shared resource
A software file or plug-in that is stored in a directory and can be shared by packages.
shared resources directory
The directory that contains software files or plug-ins that are shared by packages. The contents of this directory are used by all products in all the package groups defined on the computer.
synchronize
To update Installation Manager data with new information about an imported package after detecting changes. Changes to an imported package can be caused using a tool other than Installation Manager to install or remove maintenance, add or remove a feature, or install or remove a stack product after the package is imported.T
trial license
A license key that provides clients access to an application for a specified time for product evaluation purposes.U
update
Software maintenance such as a manufacturing refresh, refresh pack, or fix pack that changes the modification level of a product.V
version
A separately licensed program that typically has significant new code or new function.
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