diff --git a/doc/source/architecture.rst b/doc/source/architecture.rst index 5d7af46287..2a0899ff97 100644 --- a/doc/source/architecture.rst +++ b/doc/source/architecture.rst @@ -40,19 +40,19 @@ with all the components in the system. The Glance architecture consists of several components: -* **A client** — any application that uses Glance server. +* **A client** - any application that uses Glance server. -* **REST API** — exposes Glance functionality via REST. +* **REST API** - exposes Glance functionality via REST. -* **Database Abstraction Layer (DAL)** — an application programming interface +* **Database Abstraction Layer (DAL)** - an application programming interface which unifies the communication between Glance and databases. -* **Glance Domain Controller** — middleware that implements the main +* **Glance Domain Controller** - middleware that implements the main Glance functionalities: authorization, notifications, policies, database connections. -* **Glance Store** — organizes interactions between Glance and various +* **Glance Store** - organizes interactions between Glance and various data stores. -* **Registry Layer** — optional layer organizing secure communication between +* **Registry Layer** - optional layer organizing secure communication between the domain and the DAL by using a separate service.