n (Logic) an uninterpreted symbolic system whose syntax is precisely defined, and on which a relation of deducibility is defined in purely syntactic terms; a logistic system, (Also called) formal theory, formal calculus Compare â formal language. 1  English Collins Dictionary - English Definition & Thesaurus.
ASM metadata is stored in disk groups â in metadata blocks. Some ASM metadata is at the fixed position in every ASM disk, and is referred to as physically addressed metadata. Other ASM metadata is organised in files (directories) and is referred to as virtually addressed metadata.
Using ASM with RAC. 1  The Database Configuration Assistant (DBCA) is used in Oracle Database 10g to configure the Automated Storage Management (ASM) features for conventional and Real Application Clusters (RAC) environments. ASM is used to automate and simplify the optimal layout of datafiles, control files, and log files.