Typically, Change Manager operations can be performed by three classes of administrator: server administrator, deployment user, and software stack creator. Sometimes the duties performed by each user might overlap. These users perform the following functions:
Server administrator - Installs and administers the Change Manager software on the Change Manager server
Deployment user - Uses the Change Manager server to manage hosts
Manages the Change Manager repository of file objects, such as Solaris Flash archives and associated installation boot images
Gathers objects required for deployment tasks, such as Solaris boot images
Creates objects required for audit tasks, such as audit rules files
Adds systems to be managed by the Change Manager
Creates host groups, which are collections of managed hosts
Schedules deployment operations
Schedules audit operations
Installs Solaris Flash archives on managed hosts
Audits the software contents of managed hosts
Manages manifests and audit rules files
Monitors the status of long-running management operations
Views the reports, such as manifest comparison reports or software status reports
Views the job log to diagnose failed operations
Software stack creator - Creates the software stacks to be deployed by the Change Manager, but this function is optional if you plan to install existing Solaris Flash archives