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resource pool
A division of computing resources used to manage allocations between virtual machines.
resume
To return a virtual machine to operation from its suspended state. When you resume a suspended virtual
machine, all applications are in the same state as when the virtual machine was suspended. See also
suspend.
root user
The superuser who has full administrative privileges to log in to an ESX Server host. The root user can
manipulate permissions, create users and groups, and work with events.
SAN (storage area network)
A large-capacity network of storage devices that can be shared among multiple VMware ESX server hosts.
A SAN is required for VMotion.
SATA (serial advanced technology attachment)
A standard, based on serial signaling technology, for connecting computers and hard drives. Also called
Serial ATA.
scheduled task
A vCenter activity that is configured to occur at designated times. In VMware Converter, scheduled tasks
consist of migrations and configurations of virtual machines.
SCP (Secure Copy Protocol)
A secure version of the UNIX remote copy (rcp) command. SCP transfers computer files between a local
and a remote host or between two remote hosts, using SSH to provide authentication. See also SSH (Secure
Shell).
SDK (software development kit)
A set of tools for programmers who are developing software for a particular platform. A VMware SDK
might include an API, an IDL, client stubs, sample code, and documentation.
server
(1) A system capable of managing and running virtual machines. (2) A process capable of accepting and
executing instructions from another process.
snapshot
A reproduction of the virtual machine just as it was when you took the snapshot, including the state of
the data on all the virtual machine’s disks and the virtual machine’s power state (on, off, or suspended).
You can take a snapshot when a virtual machine is powered on, powered off, or suspended. See also
independent disk.
source
In VMware vCenter Converter, the machine from which you import or create a virtual machine.
source virtual machine
In VMware vCenter Converter, the virtual machine to be imported, at its original location.
SSH (Secure Shell)
A program for securely logging on to a remote machine and executing commands. SSH provides encrypted
communications between two untrusted hosts over a network. SSH can use several forms of encryption
and has been ported to multiple platforms, including Linux, Microsoft Windows, and Macintosh.
standalone ACE instance
An ACE instance that is not managed by an ACE Management Server. Any changes to the instance’s
policies or other settings are made by the administrator’s distribution of updates to the user.
standalone virtual machine
A virtual machine that runs in VMware Workstation, VMware Server, and VMware Player. See also source
virtual machine.
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