Glossary

Use this page for consistent definitions used across LibreQoS operator docs.

Source of truth

The system that owns durable shaping data and should be treated as authoritative.

Integration refresh cycle

The recurring sync process that imports CRM/NMS data and regenerates shaping inputs.

Override

A targeted adjustment layered on top of base imported/manual data.

Persistent change

A change that remains across refresh/restart cycles unless explicitly removed.

Transient change

A temporary change that may be replaced by later syncs or file refreshes.

Integration-overwritable

Data that can be replaced by integration sync output in normal operation.

ShapedDevices.csv

Subscriber/device shaping input file used by scheduler workflows.

network.json

Topology and node-capacity input file used for hierarchy and shaping structure.

Mapped circuit

A circuit currently resolved/mapped into active shaping state.

Mapped circuit limit

The enforced cap on mapped circuits based on current licensing/policy state.

Scheduler status

Operational state of lqos_scheduler as exposed in WebUI/API.

Immediate runtime impact

An API/UI/CLI action that can affect active shaping behavior shortly after execution.