Abstract
This paper presents a machine configuration system which stores all configuration parameters in a central "database". The system is dynamic in the sense that machines reconfigure themselves to reflect any changes in the database whenever they are rebooted. The use of a central database allows configurations to be validated, and correct configurations to be automatically generated from policy rules and high-level descriptions of the network. A permanent record of every machine configuration is always available and the system is extensible to handle configuration of new subsystems in a modular way. The paper includes a review of previously published work and common techniques for cloning and configuring workstations.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | In Proceedings of the 8th Large Installations Systems Administration (LISA) Conference |
| Pages | 19-26 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 1994 |