The Java Desktop System Configuration Manager Release 1.1 Developer Guide provides guidelines for developers who want to enable applications for the JavaTM Desktop System Configuration Manager, Release 1.1. It provides the necessary knowledge about how to centrally manage the configuration of software applications that are not recognized by the Java Desktop System Configuration Manager by default.
After you have read this document, you will be able to create and deploy files, called “templates”, that contain information about where to store and how to display new configuration settings. This document also provides design recommendations, information about creating advanced templates, and reference information, which will help you to build the templates that you need.
The Java Desktop System Configuration Manager Release 1.1 Developer Guide is aimed at developers and advanced site administrators who want to extend the Configuration Manager to be able to centrally configure additional applications and settings.
It is recommended that you read at least Chapter 1, Concepts, in Java Desktop System Configuration Manager Release 1.1 Administration Guide, and have some experience in administering and using the Configuration Manager. Some knowledge of XML is helpful, but not essential.
Chapter 1 provides an overview of the JavaTM Desktop System Configuration Manager, Release 1.1.
Chapter 2 provides an introduction to templates and how to create them.
Chapter 3 describes how to create and use more complex templates.
Chapter 4 discusses guidelines for design recommendations.
Chapter 5 provides information about configuration concepts.
Appendix A provides helpful information about configuration path mapping.
Appendix B provides a reference for template elements and attributes.
Appendix C contains the template DTD.
The following Sun documents are related to this manual and can provide you with additional information:
Java Desktop System Configuration Manager Release 1.1 Administration Guide
Java Desktop System Configuration Manager Release 1.1 Installation Guide
The docs.sun.comSM Web site enables you to access Sun technical documentation online. You can browse the docs.sun.com archive or search for a specific book title or subject. The URL is http://docs.sun.com.
The following table describes the typographic changes that are used in this book.
Table P–1 Typographic Conventions
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The names of commands, files, and directories, and onscreen computer output |
Edit your .login file. Use ls -a to list all files. machine_name% you have mail. |
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What you type, contrasted with onscreen computer output |
machine_name% su Password: |
AaBbCc123 |
Command-line placeholder: replace with a real name or value |
The command to remove a file is rm filename. |
AaBbCc123 |
Book titles, new terms, and terms to be emphasized |
Read Chapter 6 in the User's Guide. Perform a patch analysis. Do not save the file. [Note that some emphasized items appear bold online.] |