The GLOP type determines the persistence of a GLOP mapping.
| GLOP Type | Persistence |
|---|---|
| External Routine | Until system restarts. |
| Request | Until request completes or is rolled back. |
| Role | Until role is no longer in use. |
| Session | Until session logs off. |
| System | Until system is restarted. |
| Transaction | Until transaction ends or aborts. |
| User | Until user logs off. |
For details on the meanings of the GLOP types, see GLOP Types.