# Tasks

The Configuration Expert is a tool that enables the programmer or developer to easily create BEA TUXEDO configurations without the hassles of knowing the details of configuration files or syntax. The Configuration Expert uses an easy step-by-step procedure to add elements and customize components, all the while making it simple to navigate through each step of the configuration process.

The following tasks are covered:

- Opening an Existing Configuration File or Creating a New One

- Specifying Application Properties

- Configuring Machines (Step1)

- Configuring Groups (Step 2)

- Configuring Servers (Step 3)

- Configuring Optional Components (Step 4)

- Generating the Configuration File and Starting the Application (Step 5)

- Adding or Deleting Objects in the Tree

- Specifying Settings on the Expert

- Saving, Closing, and Exiting

- Using the Configuration Data Editor

  Note: Many of these examples are specific to Windows environments. While most of the screens in UNIX are similar, your screen may look slightly different. Also, the default directory for Configuration Expert is:
  On Windows NT or 95: `Drive:\TUXBldr\ConfigExpert
  `On UNIX:`<``Builder_Install_Dir``>/client/ConfigExpert`