This chapter describes how to use the PMDF automatic configuration generator to create an initial configuration for your system. In most cases the configuration created by following these steps will suffice without further modification. Additional customization will require manual editing of the configuration file.

Manual editing of the configuration file may also be required as your environment evolves. For example, as networks or gateways are added you may need to add rewrite rules or channel blocks to your pmdf.cnf file. In many cases you may find it easier to rerun the configuration generator supplying new answers reflecting the changes in your environment.