CIM Reference Guide

Glossary 95
RAID
Acronym for redundant array of independent disks.
response file
The file that records the features that an administrator
wants to incorporate into an unattended installation is
called a “response file” or an “answer file.”
set operation
An operation used to write or “set” data to MIB
variables maintained by the SNMP agent.
SNMP
Abbreviation for Simple Network Management Protocol.
SNMP is an industry-standard interface that allows a
network manager to remotely monitor and manage
workstations.
unattended installation
An unattended installation requires far less operator
involvement than an interactive installation. Also
called a “silent installation,” unattended installation
programs record the administrator’s preferences about
which features of an application program to install. The
file that records these installation feature preferences
is called a “response file” or an “answer file.” System
administrators typically create packages that include
the response file and any other files needed to install
the program, distribute the package to multiple
systems, and activate the unattended installation.