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.
Integration of Grid Infrastructure and Automatic Storage Management. With Oracle Database11g Release 2, ASM is integrated with Grid Infrastructure. Whereas ASM was a component. of the Oracle Database in previous releases, it now is a component of Grid Infrastructu re in the Oracle Database11g. Release 2.