Glossary
virtual volume process. The SMF process managing a logical volume. This is a process
pair. Also known as virtual disk process.
volume. A physical storage device (disk) for files on a NonStop system. Volume names
always begin with a dollar sign ($). It is the part of the designation that identifies where
users store a document. The volume (like a file cabinet) holds subvolumes (like file
drawers) that contain files (like individual folders).
$ZSMS. The overall SMF management process; a process pair.
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