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Introduction to DSM/SCM
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Configuring DSM/SCM
Configuring DSM/SCM
To plan the organization of systems managed by DSM/SCM, see Task 1: Planning the
DSM/SCM Environment on page 4-2. For the procedures for configuring or
reconfiguring the DSM/SCM environment, see Section 5, Configuring DSM/SCM.
DSM/SCM Environment
You can use DSM/SCM from a central host system to manage software on distributed
target systems. This overview describes concepts you need to understand before you
set up the DSM/SCM environment. In Figure 1-1, DSM/SCM manages three targets
from a central host system.
For guidelines on defining hosts and targets, and for establishing their means of
communication, see Task 1: Planning the DSM/SCM Environment on page 4-2.
Figure 1-1. Typical DSM/SCM Environment
Host
\A
system
Target
1
Expand
connection
\B
system
Target
3
\C
system
DSM/SCM
Archive
\C
Target
Database
tape
Host
Database
\A
Target
Database
Target
2
User Interface
\B
Target
Database
Stand-alone target
system uses tape to
communicate with host
VST001.vsd
User Interface User Interface
Block-mode
interface
Block-mode
interface
Winsock
connection