The installation program places the NICI configuration files in the directories listed in Table 3-3.
Table 3-3 NICI Configuration Directory
Platform |
Library Location |
NICI Directory |
NICI User Directory |
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Windows |
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Linux |
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NOTE:NICI configuration files are shared by both 32-bit and the 64-bit NICI.
Table 3-4 lists additional files that the installation program places on all platforms.
Table 3-4 NICI Configuration Files
File |
Created by |
Description |
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NICIFK |
NICI installation |
NICI license material for server-mode operation. |
xmgrcfg.wks |
NICI Install |
NICI license material for client-mode operation. Not used if NICIFK is present. |
xmgrcfg.nif |
First use of NICI or by install by a privileged user |
NICI per-box unique keying material generated locally. |
xarchive.000 |
First use of NICI by a privileged user |
NICI master archive. |
Table 3-5 NICI User Configuration Files
File |
Created by |
Description |
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xmgrcfg.ks2 |
First use |
User-specific key materials and other configuration materials. |
xmgrcfg.ks3 |
First use or update |
User-specific state data, updated occasionally. |
xarchive.001 |
First use or update |
NICI user archive. |
The NICI configuration files are signed and partially encrypted. An invalid license file (NICIFK) or a client license file (xmgrcfg.wks) renders NICI non-functional.