A storage keyword defines the abstract state of an executor (i.e., a component implementation) |
Component can also manage their storage types. |
A storage object associates an identity (Persistent ID or PID) with a state information. A PID value uniquely identifies a storage object in the persistent store. |
A storage object is created and managed by a persistent store through the agency of a storage home. |
A persistent store is a primary point of contact between the application and the storage mechanism. |
A persistent store manages storage homes through which component implementations can create, incarnate, and destroy storage objects. |