Chapter 5. Object Data Manager
The ODM has many purposes. Its primary functions are to maintain the RISC System/6000 configuration, associated devices, and the vital product database. In addition, it provides a more robust, secure, and sharable resource than the ASCII files previously used in AIX.
System data managed by the ODM includes:
Device configuration information
Display information for SMIT (menus, selectors, and dialogs)
Vital product data for installation and update procedures
Communications configuration information
System resource information
Most system object classes and objects are stored in the /usr/lib/objrepos directory; however, ODM information is stored in three directories as follows:
/usr/lib/objrepos
/usr/share/lib/objrepos ...
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