Server
Hardware or software that provides a specific set of services to a satellite.
Server system
In a VAXcluster, a computer that is used to start the satellite systems and to
manage their use of common resources.
Software
Programs executed by a computer system to perform a chosen or required
function. Compare
Hardware
.
Software package
A set of related programs that performs a specific task.
Storage medium
Any device capable of recording information, for example, a tape cartridge.
Store
To enter data into a storage device, such as a disk, or into memory.
System
A combination of computer hardware and software and external devices that
performs specific processing operations.
System Disk
The disk or ISE that holds VMS factory-installed software.
System management
Tasks performed by the operating system to control the overall operation of the
computer system.
Tailoring
Using the VMSTAILOR program to remove the VMS operating system and
DECwindows files that you do not need from the system disk.
Terminal
An input/output device generally used for communication between the users of a
computer system and the system itself.
Video terminal
A terminal that displays information on the screen of a cathode ray tube (CRT).
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