Red Hat NETWORK ENTERPRISE - USER 1.1.1, User Reference Manual

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Service Level
A Red Hat Network subscription service. Different service levels offer different features of RHN.
There are two service levels currently available: RHN Basic and RHN Enterprise.
Software Manager
The name of the first Service Level offering for Red Hat Network. Software Manager is now
known as RHN Basic .
System Directory
The System Directory section of Red Hat Network allows an organization to divide its client
systems into system groups. Only members of the Organization Administrator group can add
systems to the organization.
System ID
A unique string of characters and numbers that identifies a registered system. It is stored in the
system’s Digital Certificate .
System Profile
Hardware and software information about the client system. It is created during the registration
process. The software information is a list of RPM packages and their versions installed on the
client system. The System Profile is used to determine every Errata Alert relevant to each client
system.
System Set Manager
Interface that allows users to perform actions on multiple systems. Actions include applying
Errata Updates, upgrading packages, and adding/removing systems to/from system groups.