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The System Configuration Schema

The System Configuration schema defines the layout of network configuration information in the persistent store. This chapter describes this layout and some of the specific combinations of key-value pairs that define sets and services. It then describes which key-value pairs the configuration agents use to manage their areas of interest. Finally, this chapter describes how to use your knowledge of the schema to provide preferences that define a service. You should read this chapter if your application defines sets or services. Additionally, if your application needs detailed information about the status of a PPP connection, you should read this chapter to find out how to interpret the information you receive.

Most network-aware applications do not need to access network preferences or the dynamic store to perform their tasks. If your application requests network connections or finds out if a remote server is reachable, you might choose to skip ahead to “Determining Reachability and Getting Connected.”

Contents:

Layout of the Persistent Store
Behavior of the Configuration Agents
Using the Schema

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