ZENworks Linux Management Policies give you the ability to define and lock down configuration settings on managed devices (servers and workstations). ZENworks Linux Management provides policies for a number of popular applications, including the Novell Linux Desktop. It also includes a policy to execute script, binary, or Java files and a policy to apply changes to text files.
ZENworks Linux Management lets you create the following policies:
Table 14-1 ZENworks Linux Management Policies
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Policy |
Description |
|---|---|
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Epiphany Policy |
Configures the Epiphany Web browser. For step-by-step instructions to create this policy, see Section 16.1, Epiphany Policy. |
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Evolution Policy |
Configures the Evolution™ e-mail client. For step-by-step instructions to create this policy, see Section 16.2, Evolution Policy. |
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Firefox Policy |
Configures the Firefox* Web browser. For step-by-step instructions to create this policy, see Section 16.3, Firefox Policy. ZENworks Linux Management does not support the Firefox policy. |
|
Generic GNOME Policy |
Configures the GNOME-based applications. For step-by-step instructions to create this policy, see Section 16.4, Generic GNOME Policy. |
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Novell Linux Desktop Policy |
Configures the Novell Linux Desktop settings. For step-by-step instructions to create this policy, see Section 16.5, Novell Linux Desktop Policy. ZENworks Linux Management does not support the Novell Linux Desktop policy. |
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Remote Execute Policy |
Executes a script, binary, or Java* file. For step-by-step instructions to create this policy, see Section 16.6, Remote Execute Policy. |
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Policy |
Configures the SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop settings. For step-by-step instruction to create this policy, see Section 16.7, SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Policy. |
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Text File Policy |
Applies changes to a text file. For step-by-step instructions to create this policy, see Section 16.8, Text File Policy. |
NOTE:The Epiphany, Evolution, Firefox, Generic GNOME, Novell Linux Desktop, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop policies are referred as GConf-based policies.