B

Basic group

The basic groups defined in Virtual CD NMS Administration cannot be deleted. These are: Virtual v6 TS Servers, Virtual CD v6 FS Servers, Virtual CD v7 TS Servers, Virtual CD v7 FS Servers, Virtual CD TS v9 Servers, Virtual CD FS v9 Servers, Virtual CD TS v10 Servers, Virtual CD FS v10 Servers and groups for Virtual CD stations running versions 5 through 10. The first time a client station logs on, it is automatically assigned to the corresponding group.

 

Basic profile

This is a profile applied to all users for whom you have not designated a specific profile. There is only one instance of this profile, and it cannot be deleted.

 

C

CDDB

CDDB is a free database service offered at FreeDB.org. You (or your Virtual CD program) can request data (artist, track titles, etc.) pertaining to music from this service over the Internet.

 

Client Distributor

A component of Virtual CD NMS that enables installation of Virtual CD on client stations from a central NMS location, using --> Client Setup.

 

Client Setup

A Setup program that you configure, for installing Virtual CD on your network stations.

 

Configuration file

The configuration file (vcdimg.dat) lists all virtual CDs registered in the program, with their paths.

 

F

Functions

The actions and operations that can be performed on objects in Virtual CD NMS are referred to as functions. Locking a drive, for example, and inserting virtual CDs are functions.

 

G

Global configuration path

If you designate a directory for this path, you can distribute access to virtual CDs over the network. This adds a "global view" to each workstation display of CDs.

 

L

Logbook

You can define whether or not errors, warnings and/or messages concerning actions executed are logged.

 

O

Objects

Objects in Virtual CD NMS are elements in the Administration view on which functions can be carried out; these include, for example, drives and station groups.

 

P

Profile

Profiles are used to configure the settings (such as virtual CD drives, program functions, etc.) that are active when a particular user logs in on Virtual CD NMS.

 

Profile file

Data defining the profiles is stored in the profile file, called 'Profile.vcd,' in the Virtual CD NMS data directory.

 

Properties

Dialogs for viewing object properties can be opened from almost any window in Virtual CD NMS. This permits fast access to detailed information on a selected object.

 

S

Station groups

Client stations can be grouped for easier management. You can assign profiles or licenses to groups.

 

U

User profile

Data processed at login (such as user privileges and other settings) defining which data the particular user is allowed to access over the network, and how the data is accessed. If a specific user profile is assigned to a given user, the basic (default) profile is not applied for that user.

 

V

Virtual CD Clients

Virtual CD clients are stations in the network on which Virtual CD is installed and which are linked to the Network Management Server.

 

Virtual CD NMS Administration

Virtual CD NMS Administration is the program used for administration of Virtual CD clients in the network.

 

Virtual CD NMS Service

This is the server component of Virtual CD NMS. The Virtual CD NMS Service implements communication between Virtual CD client stations and Virtual CD NMS Administration.