BART Rules File

A BART rules file is a file that you create to filter or target particular files and file attributes for inclusion or exclusion. You then use this file when creating BART manifests and reports. When you compare manifests, the rules file aids in flagging discrepancies between the manifests.

Note:

When you create a manifest by using a rules file, you must use the same rules file to create the comparison manifest. You must also use the rules file when comparing the manifests. Otherwise, the report would list many invalid discrepancies.

Using a rules file to monitor specific files and file attributes on a system requires planning. Before you create a rules file, decide which files and file attributes to monitor on the system.

As a result of user error, a rules file can also contain syntax errors and other ambiguous information. If a rules file has errors, these errors are also reported.

For the format of a rules file, see BART Rules File Format and the bart_rules(5) man page. To create a rules file, see How to Customize a BART Report by Using a Rules File.