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Configuration Parameters

The smallest unit of a configuration is a parameter. Parameters can be grouped in configuration policies that you can assign to computers or computer groups.

In the configuration model, the following objects are defined:

Parameter

Contains configuration data. A parameter has a name and contains at least one value.

Parameter information

Contains additional information about a parameter.

Parameter section

A collection of parameters that logically belong together. For example, they configure certain related functionality. Parameter sections are used to establish the hierarchical structure of parameter sets.

Configuration policy

A collection of group-specific or computer-specific parameters.

Configuration

Represents the configuration state and is assigned to a computer or computer group. The value of configuration can be planned, scheduled, active, or error.