Also Activation A programming process which loads an object into memory, putting the object into an executable or running state. Also, the process of binding an object so as to put the object into its running state. Also, invoking a particular operation, such as setting a method or property, on an object. See also Bind and Object.
to create a PCIS process out of a program which is in a form suitable for execution. The activation of a program binds that program to its execution environment, consisting of the resources required to support the execution of a program. The activation of a program marks the earliest point in time at which the resulting process can be referenced within the PCIS environment.