HP Visualize J210XC HP-UX DMI 2.0 Developer's Guide: HP-UX/HP 9000 Computers, - Page 14
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Introduction Terminology Direct Interface A direct interface component instrumentation runs as a process independently of the DMI Service Provider. It contacts the DMI Service Provider via socket IPC to register its component ID and entry points, and to notify DMI that it will handle all subsequent requests for the specified information. Desktop Management Interface (DMI) The DMTF's standard for management of hardware and software components in a computer system. (The standard is available from the DMTF website: www.dmtf.org) Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF) An industry-wide consortium committed to making desktop computer systems easier to use, understand, configure and manage. The organization's website os www.dmtf.org. Indication Server See Management Application Provider API Client and Management Application Provider API Server. Management Interface API The DMI layer between management application and the Service Provider. Management Interface Client DMI's term for the client side of the Management Interface service which makes calls to the MI Server to manage communication between DMI-enabled applications and the DMI SP. It allows DMI-enabled applications to access, manage and control desktop systems, components and peripherals. The MI Client is part of the management application. Management Interface Server DMI's term for the server side of the Management Interface service that manages communication between DMI-enabled applications and the DMI SP. It allows DMI-enabled applications to access, manage, and control desktop systems, components and peripherals. The MI server is part of the DMI SP. 14 Chapter 1