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Update a Policy Model Database

Working at the computer where the PMDB resides does not automatically update the PMDB itself. To update a PMDB, you need to specify it as your target database.

To specify a target database, use the hosts command in the selang command shell:

hosts pmd_name@pmd_host

All selang commands now update the policy model database specified. The commands then automatically propagate to the active databases on this computer and of all subscriber computers.

Example: Specify a target PMDB

To set the target database to policy1 on myPMD_host, use the following command:

hosts policy1@myPMD_host

If you now enter the newusr command, the new user is added to the policy1 database as well as the active databases on this computer and of all subscriber computers.