HP Integrity NonStop J-Series - Manual (Page 23)

Introduction to the Safeguard Subsystem
Safeguard User’s Guide — 422089-020
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Object Authorization
Figure 1-1 shows the Safeguard object databases and depicts the process of the
Safeguard software checking an object authorization record to authorize use of an
object. This figure is representational. For simplicity, it omits certain technical details
regarding the object databases.
Figure 1-1. Safeguard Object Authorization
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File 1 Authorization Record
File 2 Autorization Record
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Safeguard Authorization Records
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