The Framework Agent is the client component of the Framework. It is responsible for receiving and carrying out instructions from the Framework Manager on all hosts. The following Framework Agent packages are installed on all Framework hosts:
Registry Agent (regclnt): Provides a local cached lookup for module locations. The Registry Agent queries the Registry Manager when local cached information is not available or is not current.
Distribution Agent (distrib): Provides the interface to control the installation and removal of packages in the Framework. It has methods to install, remove, and list the available and updatable packages. The Distribution Agent retrieves packages from the local Package Managers.
Store and Forward Agent (strfwd): Provides a store and forward mechanism for guaranteed delivery of messages. It is used for various core features such as replication of the manager databases.
Command Control Agent (rexec): Enables the Framework to control and audit user commands.