Specifications

226 SnapServer Administrator Guide
Snap EDR A SnapExtension that copies the contents of a share from
one
SnapServer to another share on one or more
SnapServers. Snap EDR is designed to work with
SnapServers and other SnapServer Storage Solutions.
SnapServer Manager (SSM) A Java-based utility for discovering and monitoring
SnapServers.
SnapDRImage The SnapServer disaster recovery image that saves server-
specific settings such as server name, network, RAID,
volume and share configuration, local user and group lists,
and snapshot schedules.
SnapExtension A Java application that extends a SnapServer's functionality.
SnapExtensions are produced both by SnapServer and
third-party vendors.
snapshot A consistent, stable, point-in-time image of a volume (file
system) used for backup purposes.
snapshot pool Disk space reserved within a RAID for the storage of
snapshot data. In the default storage configuration of many
SnapServers, twenty percent of the RAID capacity is
allocated to the snapshot pool.
snapshot share A virtual folder that allows access to all current snapshots at
the same directory level as the original share on which it is
based.
SnapTree Directory A directory residing in the root of a volume that is assigned a
Windows- or UNIX-style security model. The security model
determines the file-level security scheme that will apply to
files, folders, and subdirectories within the SnapTree
directory.
SNMP (Simple Network
Management Protocol)
A system to monitor and manage network devices such as
computers, routers, bridges, and hubs. SNMP views a
network as a collection of cooperating, communicating
devices, consisting of managers and agents.
SSH (secure shell) A service that provides a remote console for special system
administration and customer support access to the server.
SSH is similar to telnet but more secure, providing strong
encryption so that no passwords cross the network in clear
text.
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) A technology that provides data encryption, server
authentication, message integrity, and client authentication
for any TCP/IP connection.
Term Definition