Create a manifest.

Obtain a manifest that lists information about every file that is installed on a system.

How to Create a Manifest

Create a custom manifest.

Obtain a manifest that lists information about specific files that are installed on a system in one of the following ways:

• By specifying a subtree

• By specifying a file name

• By using a rules file

How to Customize a Manifest

Compare manifests for the same system over time. Or, compare manifests for different systems with a control system manifest.

Obtain a report that compares changes to a system over time. Or, obtain a report that compares one or several systems to control system.

How to Compare Manifests for the Same System Over Time

How to Compare Manifests From a Different System With the Manifest of a Control System

(Optional) Customize a BART report.

Obtain a custom BART report in one of the following ways:

• By specifying attributes.

• By using a rules file.

How to Customize a BART Report by Specifying File Attributes

How to Customize a BART Report by Using a Rules File