Welcome To The Framework; Introduction To The Framework; Framework Manager; Chapter 1, "Welcome To The Framework - Novell PRIVILEGED USER MANAGER 2.2.1 - ADMINISTRATION GUIDE 03-31-2010 Administration Manual

Welcome to the Framework

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distribution, updates, and management of the tools and services required for a safe and secure
operating environment in today's and tomorrow's IT infrastructure.
Privileged User Manager provides complete control of restricted commands on UNIX and Linux
platforms, plus fully configurable auditing.
Section 1.1, "Introduction to the Framework," on page 13
Section 1.2, "The Workspace Layout," on page 15

1.1 Introduction to the Framework

Novell Privileged User Manager uses a Framework as the base layer to provide an easy-to-use
enterprise architecture into which Privileged User Manager modules are added to create the
necessary problem-solving functionality. The Framework has several key features:
It provides the core functionality needed to implement secure, enterprise-wide services.
It provides services such as secure and authenticated communication among the components.
It provides integrated databases and logging.
It allows the deployment of Privileged User Manager modules to Framework hosts to
implement new functionality.
With each module that is installed, an additional console is added to the main Framework
Manager console to allow access to new administration functionality.
The Framework is made up of three primary components:
Section 1.1.1, "Framework Manager," on page 13
Section 1.1.2, "Framework Manager Console," on page 14
Section 1.1.3, "Framework Agent," on page 15

1.1.1 Framework Manager

The Framework Manager is the server component of the Framework. It provides a centralized
registry, enabling services and administration of the entire Framework from any single point on the
enterprise network.
The Framework Manager is administered through the Framework Manager console, using a suitable
Web browser with the Adobe* Flash* Player.
The manager modules are installed on the Framework Manager by default. The modules can also be
distributed to other Framework hosts to provide load balancing and failover for the Framework. If
there are multiple occurrences of the same type of manager installed on the Framework, they operate
in primary and backup roles. Updates to the data controlled by each group of like managers are only
updated at the primary manager.
Privileged User Manager, an application that enables immediate central
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