Introduction
The Application Service Manager (ASM) is an administrative tool that you can use to start and stop
LN or other (partner) application
services.
You can predefine the application services that the ASM can start or stop in files in .XML format. An application service that you define with the ASM is called an instance.
Note:
ASM supports several types of instances. Some instances must be ASM-aware. For example, the Multiple type must have an integration with the ASM.
You can run ASM on these platforms:
- Windows
- UNIX
For a complete overview of the supported hardware platforms for ASM, see ASM platform OS availability.
The procedure to install and configure ASM:
- Install ASM.
- Configure the ASM server.
Definitions, acronyms, and abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| API | Application Programming Interface |
| <home directory > | The ASM installation/home directory |
| ASM | Application Service Management |
| ASM Server | The ASM engine that handles start and stop requests and management requests |
| ASM Snap-in | A graphical user interface for managing the ASM that runs as a snap-in in the MMC (Windows only) |
| BSE | LN software environment |
| CMD | Command prompt |
| GUI | Graphical User Interface |
| DLL | Dynamic Link Library: A library of executable functions or data for use by a Windows application. |
| DNS | Domain Name Server |
| MMC | Microsoft Management Console |
| XML | eXtensible Markup Language |
| UI | User interface |
| IU | Installable Unit |
| %variable% | A Windows environment variable. |
| ${BSE} | A UNIX environment variable |