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Overview

Introduction to OSF DCE provides an introduction to the OSFÒ Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) offering. The glossary introduces terms used in DCE documentation.

Audience
The content and intended audience of this manual change from less technical to more technical as the manual progresses. Overview of DCE is written for anyone interested in an overview of DCE, including managers, system administrators, and application programmers. DCE Configuration is intended for network managers and administrators. DCE Technology Components and Integration of DCE Technology Components are targeted primarily for administrators and programmers.

Overview of DCE Documentation is written for anyone wishing to find further information on DCE. It suggests reading paths through the DCE documentation set for various audiences. The glossary contains terms used throughout the DCE documentation. Each term is defined for the audience of the manual in which it appears. For example, the definition of a term used in the OSF DCE Administration Guide is targeted for the same audience as the OSF DCE Administration Guide itself.

Applicability
This revision applies to the OSF® DCE Release 1.2.2 offering and related updates.