ZLM7 zlmanrc

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.zlmanrc - purpose

The purpose of the .zlmanrc file is to cache/store zlman parameters. Basically any zlman option could be placed in this file, however, the most common parameters are the administrator id and password. For example the contents of .zlmanrc will typically look like this:

-UAdministrator -Ppassword (note there is no spaces between the parameter option and the value)

The .zlmanrc file is stored in the user's home directory.

Make sure you protect the ~/.zlmanrc file!!

Example: 

~/.zlmanrc
-Uzlman-service -P<password>

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Create a ZLM service account

It is good practice to create a 'service account' with restricted rights (and a complex password):

Use the zlman command. man zlman for documentation.

create zlman-service account (don't use regular admin!) 

zlman admin-create zlm-service <password>                  //Creates zlm-service account
zlman admin-rights-assign --bundles --create               //Gives zlm-service account ability to create bundles of software

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ZENworks 7 Linux Management

Here is the link to the full ZENworks 7 Linux Management Cook Book

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