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Blueprint Overview

Blueprints are the abstract definitions or metadata for a software component. This metadata defines the directives and mechanisms to:

• Detect a software component on a given computer
• Capture file system and database elements of the component
• Express and show inter- and intra-component relationships and dependencies
• Locate, analyze, and manage the configuration information
• Define, execute, and interpret diagnostic macros
• Define recommended, best-practice values for all these elements

CA Configuration Automation presents each Blueprint in a standardized format that simplifies configuration and administration tasks. CA provides a library of predefined Blueprints for commonly used software components. You can also edit existing Blueprints and can create custom Blueprints.