The Master Server runs on Solaris OS, Red Hat Linux, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, or Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server servers. The Master Server is a central server that does the following:
Manages a database that identifies all of the hosts that are registered in the provisioning software
Stores components and plans in a repository
Performs version control on the objects that are stored in the repository
Authenticates provisioning system users and ensures that only authorized users perform specific operations
Includes special-purpose engines for performing tasks such as dependency tracking and deployments
Provides both a browser interface and a command-line interface for users