| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| API user | The altostrat-api RouterOS user SDX uses for scheduled and synchronous automation tasks. Its logins are restricted by the control plane policy. |
| Authorization | A workflow authorization that lets workflows perform SDX actions on behalf of a user. |
| Authorizer | A workflow configuration that validates inbound JWTs for synchronous workflow requests. |
| Captive portal instance | A guest access configuration with strategy, session lifetime, theme, sites, and subnets. |
| Control plane policy | A centrally managed policy that controls router management services, trusted networks, ports, and management-plane filtering. |
| Fault | A normalized operational event such as site offline, site online, WAN offline, or WAN packet loss. |
| Heartbeat | A recurring check-in from a managed router that SDX uses to assess site health and deliver pending work. |
| Management VPN | The SDX OpenVPN management tunnel used for remote management and platform operations. |
| Peer | A managed VPN endpoint, such as a site peer or client peer. |
| Site | The SDX representation of a managed MikroTik router or branch location. |
| Site peer | A managed VPN peer that connects an SDX site and advertises selected subnets. |
| Transient access | Time-limited remote access for WinBox, SSH, or port access without leaving permanent broad exposure in place. |
| Vault | Encrypted workflow secret storage for API keys, tokens, passwords, and signing material. |
| WAN tunnel | One managed WAN failover link associated with a site interface and gateway. |
| Workflow run | One execution of a workflow, including status, trigger context, node logs, and output. |
| Workspace | The administrative container for users, sites, policies, workflows, billing, and resources. |
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Glossary
Definitions for common Altostrat SDX terms used across documentation, the portal, and operational workflows.
Use this glossary when you need a precise meaning for SDX terms.