Manifest

A manifest is a file that describes all the files on the managed host and the file attributes for each file. The audit feature uses this manifest to determine how the managed host's software has changed over time. The files described in the manifest are based on the audit rules.

The format of a manifest is described in the Manifest File Format. The manifest is output for the Build Manifests action or the changemgr manifest command. The manifest can be used as input for the Audit action or changemgr audit command. The manifest file name must use the .bmft suffix.

In addition to the general file properties, a manifest is associated with the following property:

RulesFile

Read-only property that names the audit rules file used to build the manifest.

To import an existing manifest to the Change Manager repository, see the appropriate sections:

• How to Import a Manifest to the Change Manager Repository (Web Browser)

• How to Import Manifests to the Change Manager Repository (Command Line)

To build manifests of managed hosts, see the appropriate section:

• How to Build Manifests for Managed Hosts (Web Browser)

• How to Build Manifests for Managed Hosts (Command Line)

To audit managed hosts, see the appropriate section:

• How to Audit Managed Hosts (Web Browser)

• How to Audit Managed Hosts (Command Line)