HiCommand Dynamic Link Manager User's Guide (for Windows(R))

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2.4 Program configuration

HDLM runs as a combination of programs. Because these programs correspond to the HDLM operations, you need to understand the name, position, and role of each program.

Figure 2-5 HDLM program configuration shows the HDLM program configuration.

Figure 2-5 HDLM program configuration

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Table 2-4 Functionality of HDLM programs lists and describes the functionality of these programs.

Table 2-4 Functionality of HDLM programs

Program name Functionality
HDLM GUI Provides a graphical user interface (GUI) to enable you to:
  • Manage paths
  • Display error information
  • Set up the HDLM operating environment
HDLM command Provides the dlnkmgr command to enable you to:
  • Manage paths
  • Display error information
  • Set up the HDLM operating environment
HDLM utility Provides the HDLM utility to enable you to:
  • Collect error information
  • Clear persistent reservations
  • Register persistent reservation keys
  • Check the path configuration
HDLM manager Provides the HDLM manager to enable you to:
  • Configure the operating environment
  • Request the execution of path health checks and automatic failback
  • Collect error log data
HDLM alert driver Reports the log information collected by the HDLM driver to the HDLM manager.
HDLM driver Controls HDLM functionality, manages paths, and detects errors. The HDLM driver consists of the following:

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