(1905) Glossary of Terms

Phrase	Definition
Offloading	Transferring data from source storage to selected target storage.
Reloading	Transferring data back from target storage to source storage.
DataProvider	Any object that can be archived with OutBoard DataTiering (e.g. DSO, database table).
DataProvider Wizard	A four-step process which guides the user by the setup of a new DataProvider.
Step 'Object selection'	First step of the DataProvider Wizard. Basic information as a DataProvider name, source/ target storage, offloading condition are defined.
Step 'Impact analysis'	Second step of the DataProvider Wizard. Impact analysis finds dependent objects as are queries and lookups for the selected DataProvider.
Step 'Object adjustment'	Third step of the DataProvider Wizard. Dependent objects are adjusted.
Step "Scheduling'	Fourth step of the DataProvider Wizard. Scheduling the transfer of data to a target storage with specified time and period.
Object translation	Process which is necessary to perform before actual archiving. This process involves the steps 'Impact analysis' and 'Object adjustment'.
DataProvider request	Request for processing of a DataProvider. A request consist of one offload and reload of a DataProvider.
Partitioning request	Sub-request of a DataProvider request. One DataProvider request can consist of several partitioning requests.

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