Preface

This guide describes the Distributed Configuration Management framework and describes the dcmctl utility command syntax and usage. It includes a troubleshooting section that identifies common problems and how to diagnose and solve them.

This guide does not discuss Oracle Application Server configurations, or recommend how to manage these.

Intended Audience

This manual is intended as a reference for system administrators who use the dcmctl utility, or those seeking a summary of Distributed Configuration Management architecture and capabilities.

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Structure

This guide contains the following chapters:

Chapter 1, "Distributed Configuration Management Overview"

This chapter describes the Distributed Configuration Management (DCM) architecture and functionality.

Chapter 2, "Using the dcmctl Utility"

This chapter explains how to use the dcmctl command-line utility to set up and manage configurations.

Chapter 3, "Archiving A Managed Configuration"

This chapter explains how to use DCM archiving functions.

Appendix A, "dcmctl Commands"

This appendix contains a listing of all DCM commands, providing a description of the command, its syntax, and usage examples.

Appendix B, "Troubleshooting DCM"

This appendix lists problems that might occur when you use DCM and one or more solutions. It also contains approaches to troubleshooting problems with components related to DCM.

Related Documents

These documents may also be of interest to the system administrator using DCM:

• Oracle Application Server Concepts

• Oracle Application Server Administrator's Guide

• Oracle Process Manager and Notification Server Administrator's Guide

• Oracle Application Server High Availability Guide

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