Configuration

The number, shape, organization and relationship of panes (lights) of glass, sash, frame, muntins or tracery.

A collection of an items descriptive and governing characteristics, which can be expressed in functional terms (i.e., what performance the item is expected to achieve); and in physical terms (i.e., what the item should look like and consist of when it is built). 59

In Java ME, a configuration defines the minimum Java runtime environment for a family of devices: the combination of a Java virtual machine (either the standard Java SE virtual machine or a much more limited version called the CLDC VM) and a core set of APIs. CDC and CLDC are configurations. See also profile, optional package.

1. In a communications or computer system, an arrangement of functional units according to their nature, number, and chief characteristics. Note 1: Configuration pertains to hardware, software, firmware, and documentation. Note 2: The configuration will affect system performance. 2. Selection of one of the sets of possible combinations of features of a system [FC Ver 1.0 Dec 1992]. 3. The selection of one of the sets of possible combinations of features of a Target of Evaluation [ITSEC].