User Overview

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