Object Data Manager
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Object Data Manager (ODM) is a database of system information integrated into IBM's AIX operating system,[1][2] analogous to the registry in Microsoft Windows.[3] A good understanding of the ODM is essential for managing AIX systems.[4]
Data managed in ODM is stored and maintained as objects with associated attributes.[5] Interaction with ODM is possible via application programming interface (API) library for programs, and command-line utilities such us odmshow, odmadd, odmchange and odmdelete for shell scripts and users. SMIT and its associated AIX commands can also be used to query and modify information in the ODM.[6]
Example of information stored in the ODM database are:
- Network configuration
- Logical volume management configuration
- Installed software information
- Information for logical devices or software drivers
- List of all AIX supported devices
- Physical hardware devices installed and their configuration
- Menus, screens and commands that SMIT uses
See also
References
- ^ "Object Data Manager (ODM)". sysadminexperts.com. SysAdminExperts. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ "IBM Knowledge Center: Object data manager". www.ibm.com. IBM. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ Nemeth, Evi (2011). "Chapter 13. Drivers and the Kernel". UNIX and Linux System Administration Handbook. Prentice Hall. pp. 432–437. ISBN 978-0-13-148005-6.
{{cite book}}: External link in|chapterurl=|chapterurl=ignored (|chapter-url=suggested) (help) - ^ Michael, Randal. AIX 5L Administration. Mcgraw-hill. p. 150. ISBN 9780072222555.
- ^ "IBM Training White Paper: Understanding the AIX Object Data Manager". www.globalknowledge.com. Global Knowledge. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ Frisch, Æleen. Essential System Administration: Tools and Techniques for Linux and Unix Administration. "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". p. 67. ISBN 9780596550493.