An object is a named storage space
that consists of a set of characteristics that describes the object and, in
some cases, data. An object is anything that exists in and occupies space
in storage and on which operations can be performed.
Object types and common attributes
Each type of object on the system has a unique
purpose within the system, and each object type has a common set of attributes
that describes the object.
Functions performed on objects
Many functions can be performed on
objects. The system performs some functions automatically and you request
the others through commands.