Administrator's Guide HP Session Allocation Manager (SAM) v.2.1

D Glossary
Active Directory—A Microsoft Windows directory service that stores an enterprise’s information and
settings in a central, organized, accessible database. Active Directory allows administrators to assign
policies, deploy programs, and apply critical updates to an entire organization.
Client—An access device that sends requests to the HP SAM Web server to get an available computing
resource to which to connect.
CSP—Cryptographic service provider. A software library that provides hardware and software-based
encryption or decryption services.
Computing Resource—A desktop session; a computing resource such as a Blade PC or a Blade
Workstation.
Description (blade)—Usually given to the blade by the blade manufacturer. It can be changed, if
desired.
Follow-me roaming—Capability for the user to connect and reconnect to the same session while using
different access devices in different locations.
Gateway—See Web server.
Global Policy—Sets all users’ connection environment. It can be overridden by Group or Individual
Policy assignments.
Group Policy—Sets connection environment for a group of users. This policy overrides Global but can
be overridden by individual policy assignment.
Individual Policy—Sets connection environment for a specific user. This policy assignment overrides
group which overrides global policy rules.
OU—Organizational Unit
Policy—The policy is the user experience as defined by the connection settings. It defines the
appearance of the desktop, taskbar, command access, sound availability, etc. There are three levels of
policy: global, group, and individual.
Public—A public role is one that is accessible to all users.
Resource—A managed computer inside HP SAM which can be provided to a client for the purpose of
logging in via RGS or RDP. It is also referred to as computing resource or desktop session.
RDP—Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol. A multi-channel protocol that allows a user to connect to a
computer running Microsoft Terminal Services.
RGS—HP Remote Graphics Software (RGS) is a communication protocol similar to Microsoft Remote
Desktop Protocol (RDP) that allows users to connect to the desktop of a remote computer over a
standard computer network. In addition, RGS has advanced graphics capabilities that provide a better
video viewing experience. HP SAM allows you to use either RGS or RDP for communication.
Roaming profile—Collection of user settings in Active Directory which can be seamlessly shared
between different computing resources. It enables the user to have the same end-user experience when
connecting to different computing resources.
Role—A role is a grouping of users and a grouping of computing resources so that users are matched
appropriately.
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