When an agent registers with the dependency manager (DM), it downloads the rules and the components from the knowledge base. The system dependency server verifies that the knowledge base is updated from the universal server, and in turn, the DM updates the agents. The DM also updates the console, to give you an easy-to-read hierarchy of available components.
In a simplified explanation, the applications work together as follows:
Agents and consoles download the rules and components from the knowledge base.
After you create a job on the console, the dependency manager picks up the job and distributes it to the selected agents.
Each selected agent runs the dependency resolver that uses the rules to find the most cost-efficient solution for its own managed host.
The agents use certified components to complete the job.
The job results are sent to the dependency manager, which updates the console and the log database.
Sun Update Connection – Enterprise has a variety of security measures integrated into its solution.
Table 7–1 Integrated Server Security