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3.3  Content Manager OnDemand XML Batch Administration
In addition to the Administrator Client that runs under Windows, Content Manager OnDemand 
provides an administrative program that uses Extensible Markup Language (XML). The XML 
Batch Administration program (XML batch program) is run on the Content Manager 
OnDemand server and provides the same functionality as the Administrator Client. 
The difference between the two programs is that for the Administrator Client, the user must 
provide input through the graphical user interface (GUI) as opposed to the XML batch 
program, which receives input through the XML interface. 
In this section, we describe the following items:
/SM590000Benefits of using the XML batch program
/SM590000Using the XML Batch Administration program
/SM590000Special features of the XML batch program
/SM590000Tips on using the ARSXML command
Benefits of using the XML batch program
Many benefits are possible when you use the XML batch program:
/SM590000It provides another way to perform the Content Manager OnDemand system 
administrative tasks. 
/SM590000It can process different types of objects, such as updating users in a group and application 
group permission at the same time.
/SM590000The Administrator Client is not needed.
/SM590000It is useful for replicating the same objects to multiple Content Manager OnDemand 
servers, and it can even replicate the object when no network connection exists between 
the servers.
/SM590000It simplifies the automation of system administrative tasks.
/SM590000For Content Manager OnDemand support purposes, the output XML file can be used to 
provide information to the support team for problem determination.
3.3.1  Using the XML Batch Administration program
This section provides a brief explanation of how to use the new XML batch program. For more 
information, see IBM Content Manager OnDemand for Multiplatforms - Administration Guide, 
SC19-3352.
The Batch Administration program is called arsxml. With this XML batch program, you can 
export, add, delete, and update Content Manager OnDemand objects. 
To use the program, you must have the following files:
/SM590000The schema file, ondemand.xsd
/SM590000An input XML file (for example, exportusers.xml)
/SM590000A password stash file