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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 Administrators
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 reg-
istration 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 ap-
plying Errata Updates, upgrading packages, and adding/removing systems to/from
system groups.
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Workgroup
One of the RHN service level offering. It has more features than the Basic service level,
including user management, system groups, and enhanced system details.