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Chapter 5 - The Options File
Options File Syntax
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Table 5-2 shows the outcome of matching attempts between HOST type-specifiers in the
options file and host names sent by the application.
Examples
Consider the following example that demonstrates restrictive host name matching:
INCLUDE f1 HOST myhost.abc.com
FQDN_MATCHING exact
This includes myhost.abc.com on the list of hosts able to use feature “f1.” Furthermore, the
host name sent by the application must be a fully qualified domain name that matches
myhost.abc.com exactly.
In contrast, consider this example, which is less restrictive:
INCLUDE f2 HOST myhost.abc.com
FQDN_MATCHING lenient
This includes myhost.abc.com on the list of hosts able to use feature “f2.” Host names sent
such as:
myhost.abc.com or simply, myhost match; but myhost.xyz.com, yourhost, or
yourhost.abc.com do not match.
Table 5-2: Host Name Matching Matrix
Application
configured for
FQDN — sends.
myhost.abc.com
Application not
configured for
FQDN — sends
myhost
Options File
FQDN_MATCHING
exact
HOST
myhost
no yes
HOST
myhost.abc.c
om
yes no
FQDN_MATCHING
lenient
HOST
myhost
yes yes
HOST
myhost.abc.c
om
yes yes