Glossary
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This glossary is intended to provide a common understanding of terms used in
the Server Certification Programme.

Blocking Test
    Tests or coverage areas that are required to be tested and required to pass
    for Certification.

Certificate
    An indicator that a system has been tested and is considered fully
    supported by Ubuntu Server.

Certification
    The process by which a system is tested and deemed "Ubuntu Server
    Certified."

Non-Blocking Test
    Tests or areas that are tested but do not block Certification if they fail.
    These could be newly introduced test cases, informational jobs, or other
    items that we want to have run but will not block a certification.

IHV
    Independent Hardware Vendor, or the entity that builds components and
    accessories meant to be used as part of a broader whole system (e.g.
    network or storage device manufacturers.)

Make
    The OEM/ODM/IHV that makes the device or system (e.g. HP, Dell, Broadcom,
    Intel)

Model
    The Model of the hardware being tested, the Family.  For example, DL385.
    This is the superset of a "Model" that includes all the variants of that model.

ODM
    Original Design Manufacturer, or the entity that designs and produces and
    retails the hardware.

OEM
    Original Equipment Manufacturer, or the entity that designs and produces
    the hardware with the intention that the hardware will be re-branded and
    sold by a third party

Partner
    The OEM, ODM, IHV or System Builder who has joined the Programme and
    is engaged in Certification efforts.

Partner Engineer
    The Partner's technical contact within Canonical. Formerly known as a TPM
    or Technical Partner Manager.

SOA
    Standard OEM Agreement. This is the agreement that defines the Hardware
    Partner and Canonical relationship with regard to our Partner Engineering
    team and Server Hardware Certification.

Self-Testing
    The Partner is allowed to perform certification testing on their
    own, using their own lab and engineering resources with Canonical providing
    review, guidance and acceptance.

Small IHV Programme
    A program aimed at smaller manufacturers who seek Certification but do not
    have catalogs large enough to benefit from the full SOA.

SUT
    System Under Test, the system that is being proposed for Certification

Suite
    The Server Certification Test Suite.

Ubuntu Server Certified
    Indicates, via a published and/or approved Certificate, that a System has been
    tested and is shown to be fully supported by Ubuntu Server.

Variant
    A subclass of a Model, for example, a Model may have two variants that
    feature different network devices.

Vendor Approved Option
    Any device that can be ordered by the customer for a given Server Model.
    This includes Network devices, HBAs, RAID controllers, and so forth.