File of attribute settings created using the Cisco LightStream configurator. A global database holds configuration information for the entire LightStream-based ATM backbone and is stored on the NMS. A local database, stored in each LightStream 2020 ATM switch, contains just the configuration information for that switch. Configuration data includes definitions of chassis, cards, ports, VCs, and the attributes that describe them. See also configurator.

A set of records containing detailed information on existing VxVM objects (such as disk and volume attributes).

In a network, each node has a configuration database that includes information about the node and other nodes with which it can communicate. The configuration database is made up of a permanent database and volatile database.