diff --git a/docs/glossary.md b/docs/glossary.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..b855596c4a --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/glossary.md @@ -0,0 +1,204 @@ +{:shortdesc: .shortdesc} +{:new_window: target="_blank"} + +# Glossary +*Last update: 2024/01/29* + + +This glossary provides terms and definitions for Runtimes OpenJ9 ®. +{:shortdesc} + +The following cross-references are used in this glossary: + +- *See* refers you from a nonpreferred term to the preferred term or from an abbreviation to the spelled-out form. +- *See also* refers you to a related or contrasting term. + + + + +[A](#glossa) +[B](#glossb) +[C](#glossc) +[D](#glossd) +[E](#glosse) +[F](#glossf) +[G](#glossg) +[H](#glossh) +[I](#glossi) +[J](#glossj) +[K](#glossk) +[L](#glossl) +[M](#glossm) +[N](#glossn) +[O](#glosso) +[P](#glossp) +[Q](#glossq) +[R](#glossr) +[S](#glosss) +[T](#glosst) +[U](#glossu) +[V](#glossv) +[W](#glossw) +[Z](#glossz) + + + +## A +{: #glossa} + + +### AWT font subsystem +{: #x10447151} + +The Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT) package in Java that is used to create graphical user interface applications. It contains classes that help to implement common windows-based tasks, such as adding scroll bars, buttons, list items, and text boxes. + +## C +{: #glossc} + + +### cryptographic acclerator +{: #x10447156} + +The use of hardware to run cryptographic operations to improve performance. + +## D +{: #glossd} + + +### dump +{: #x2021514} + +A capture of storage information at the time of an error. + +### dynamic logical partitioning +{: #x10447168} + +Partitioning with the capability to logically attach and detach a managed system's resources to and from a logical partition's operating system without rebooting. + +## H +{: #glossh} + + +### heap dump +{: #x2788665} + +A dump that shows the content of the Java heap. + +### heuristic +{: #x2085115} + +A problem-solving method or algorithm used to derive a workable solution in within a reasonable time. + +### huge page +{: #x4550512} + +In Linux, a block of memory that can be 2 MB or 1 GB in size. Using huge pages increases the kernel-level performance by creating fewer pages and therefore fewer mapping tables that the kernel has to load. + +## J +{: #glossj} + + +### Java dump +{: #x8172135} + +A dump that contains information from the Java application, such as the operating environment, locks, threads, hooks, shared classes, and class loaders. + +## L +{: #glossl} + + +### large page +{: #x10447162} + +In Windows, a block of memory that can be 2 MB or 1 GB in size. + +### logical partition (LP,LPAR) +{: #x2002959} + +A function of an operating system that creates segments of resources that can be run on copies, or instances, of the operating system and associated applications. + +### LP +{: #x2029334} +See [logical partition](#x2002959). + + +### LPAR +{: #x2029338} +See [logical partition](#x2002959). + + +## O +{: #glosso} + + +### OpenSSL +{: #x10447142} + +An open source version of the SSL and TLS security protocols, which provide encryption and server authentication over the internet. + +## P +{: #glossp} + + +### page +{: #x2003565} + +A block of memory that equals 4096 bytes. + +## R +{: #glossr} + + +### release cadence +{: #x10447137} + +The frequency at which new software updates or features are released to users. + +## S +{: #glosss} + + +### SDUMP +{: #x2685105} +See [system dump](#x2095425). + + +### Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) +{: #x2038004} + +A security protocol that provides communication privacy. With SSL, client/server applications can communicate in a way that is designed to prevent eavesdropping, tampering, and message forgery. + +### SSL +{: #x2483907} +See [Secure Sockets Layer](#x2038004). + + +### system dump (SDUMP) +{: #x2095425} + +A dump of all the storage in the system that can be used for problem determination. + +## T +{: #glosst} + + +### THP +{: #x10447179} +See [Transparent Huge Pages](#x10447174). + + +### TLS +{: #x2041643} +See [Transport Layer Security](#x2069299). + + +### Transparent Huge Pages (THP) +{: #x10447174} + +An abstraction layer that is a Linux kernel feature for automating most parts of creating and managing huge pages. + +### Transport Layer Security (TLS) +{: #x2069299} + +A set of encryption rules that uses verified certificates and encryption keys to secure communications over the Internet. TLS is an update to the SSL protocol. + diff --git a/mkdocs.yml b/mkdocs.yml index b5a8bca57b..572d08a02e 100644 --- a/mkdocs.yml +++ b/mkdocs.yml @@ -479,6 +479,8 @@ nav: - "OpenJ9 messages" : messages_intro.md - "Environment variables" : env_var.md + - "Glossary" : glossary.md + - "API documentation" : - "Overview" : api-overview.md - "Java 8 API" :