This chapter describes how to use the PMDF automatic configuration generator to create an initial configuration for your system. In most cases, the configuration that is created by following these steps will not require further modification. However, if additional customization is required, you will need to edit the configuration file manually.

Manual editing of the configuration file could also be required as your environment evolves. For example, as networks or gateways are added to your system, you might need to add rewrite rules or channel blocks to your pmdf.cnf file. In many cases, you might find it easier to rerun the configuration generator, entering different values to reflect the changes in your environment.