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diff --git a/doc/index.txt b/doc/index.txt index c9252a379..894996ffe 100644 --- a/doc/index.txt +++ b/doc/index.txt @@ -40,33 +40,33 @@ deployment strategies. Architecture ------------ -Bcfg2 provides a declarative interface to system configuration. It was -designed and implemented in-house at Argonne National Laboratory, but -has matured to the point that external sites have begun using it. Its -configuration specifications describe a literal configuration goal state -for clients. In this architecture, the Bcfg2 client tool is responsible -for determining what, if any, configuration operations must occur and -then performing those operations. The client also uploads statistics and -client configuration state information. The design and implementation -of the reporting system is described in a separate +Bcfg2 provides a declarative interface to system configuration. Its +configuration specifications describe a literal configuration goal +state for clients. In this architecture, the Bcfg2 client tool is +responsible for determining what, if any, configuration operations must +occur and then performing those operations. The client also uploads +statistics and client configuration state information. The design +and implementation of the reporting system is described on a separate :ref:`page <server-reports-index>`. A comprehensive description of the Bcfg2 Architecture (and the choices -behind the design) can be found at :ref:`architecture` +behind the design) can be found at :ref:`architecture`. Server ^^^^^^ -The role of the bcfg2 server is rendering a client-specific target +The role of the Bcfg2 server is rendering a client-specific target configuration description from a global specification. The specification consists of a directory structure containing data for a variety of server -plugins. The bcfg2 server has a plugin interface that can be used to -interpret parts configuration specification. +plugins. The Bcfg2 server has a plugin interface that can be used to +interpret the configuration specification. Client ^^^^^^ -Read on for more information about :ref:`client-index`. +The Bcfg2 client is responsible for determining what operations are +necessary in order to reach the desired configuration state. Read on +for more information about :ref:`client-index`. What Operating Systems Does Bcfg2 Support? ========================================== |