| Off-Host Processing |
: |
A
backup mode of operation in which processing can continue
throughout a network despite loss of communication with
the mainframe computer. |
| Off-Line Processing |
: |
A
backup mode of operation in which processing can continue
manually or in batch mode if the on-line systems are
unavailable. |
| Off-Site Storage
Facility |
: |
A
secure location, remote from the primary location, at
which backup hardware, software, data files, documents,
equipment, or supplies are stored. |
| On-Line Systems |
: |
An
interactive computer system supporting users over a
network of computer terminals. |
| Operating Software |
: |
A
type of system software supervising and directing all
of the other software components plus the computer hardware. |
| Organization
Chart |
: |
A
diagram representative of the hierarchy of an organization's
personnel. |
| Organization-Wide |
: |
A
policy or function applicable to the entire organization
and not just one single department. |
| Orphaned Data |
: |
The
data which describes the actions or transactions which
are accomplished via an alternate method during the
period between an interruption to the
data processing function and the recovery of the data
processing functions. |
| Outsourcing |
: |
The
transfer of data processing functions to an independent
third party. Parallel Test: A test of recovery procedures
in which the objective is to parallel an actual business
cycle. |
