Overview

This page provides links to detailed information on the configuration options available for use with Universal Query.

The options are listed alphabetically, without regard to any specific operating system.

Configuration Options List

The following table identifies the Universal Query configuration options.

Option Name	Description
BIF_DIRECTORY	Broker Interface Directory that specifies the location of the Universal Broker interface file.
COMMAND_ID	Requests that Universal Query return information for all records that match the specified command ID.
COMPONENT_ID	Requests that Universal Query return information only for the specified component ID.
CODE_PAGE	Character code page used to translate text data received and transmitted over the network.
HELP	Displays a description of the command line options and their format.
MANAGERS	Specification for whether or not Universal Query requests manager component information from the queried Broker.
MESSAGE_LANGUAGE	Universal Message Catalog (UMC) file used to write messages.
MESSAGE_LEVEL	Level of messages to write.
NLS_DIRECTORY	Directory where the Universal Query message catalog and code page tables are located.
OUTBOUND_IP	Sets the host or IP address that UQUERY binds to when initiating outgoing connections.
PING	Information Universal Query requests from Universal Broker.
PLF_DIRECTORY	Program Lock File directory that specifies the location of the Universal Query program lock file.
REMOTE_HOST	IP address of the remote computer.
REMOTE_PORT	TCP port number on the remote computer on which Universal Broker is accepting connections.
REPORT	Format in which Universal Broker information is written.
SYSTEM_ID	Local Universal Broker with which the Universal Query must register.
VERSION	Writes the program version and copyright information.