diff --git a/docs/terminology.rst b/docs/terminology.rst index c5551818..4ea134b7 100644 --- a/docs/terminology.rst +++ b/docs/terminology.rst @@ -61,6 +61,15 @@ The manifest contains a list of all backed up files, and their sizes and checksums. It is used to verify the consistency of a backup. +Backup Namespace +---------------- + +Namespaces allow for the reuse of a single chunk store deduplication domain for +multiple sources, while avoiding naming conflicts and getting more fine-grained +access control. + +Essentially they're implemented as simple directory structure and need no +separate configuration. Backup Type ----------- @@ -82,25 +91,25 @@ The backup server groups backups by *type*, where *type* is one of: or container. Such backups may contain file and image archives; there are no restrictions in this regard. - Backup ID --------- -A unique ID. Usually the virtual machine or container ID. ``host`` -type backups normally use the hostname. - +A unique ID for a specific Backup Type and Backup Namesapce. Usually the +virtual machine or container ID. ``host`` type backups normally use the +hostname. Backup Time ----------- -The time when the backup was made. +The time when the backup was made with second resolution. Backup Group ------------ -The tuple ``/`` is called a backup group. Such a group -may contain one or more backup snapshots. +The tuple ``/`` is called a backup group. Such a group may contain +one or more backup snapshots. + .. _term_backup_snapshot: