Overview

Configuration consists of specifying options that control component behavior and resource allocation.

• An example of configurable component behavior is whether or not data transferred over the network is compressed.
• An example of configurable resource allocation is the directory location in which the product creates its log files.

Configuration can be done either by:

• Setting default options and preferences for all executions of a component.
• Setting options and preferences for a single execution of a component.

Each option is comprised of a pre-defined parameter, which identifies the option, and one or more values. The format of the parameter depends on the method being used to specify the option.

Although there are many configurable component options, components are - in general - designed to require minimal configuration and administration. The default options will work very well in most environments. When local requirements do require a change in component configuration, there are multiple methods available to configure the components in order to meet your needs.

Detailed Information

The following pages provide detailed information for Configuration Management:

• Configuration Methods
• Remote Configuration
• Universal Configuration Manager
• Configuration Refresh
• Refreshing via Universal Control Examples
• Merging Configuration Options
• Configuration Options