# User Guide

# Concepts

## Evaluation

To identify potential problems before they occur, BEA Guardian conducts an evaluation. An evaluation searches for signatures in your domain.

The key inputs for the evaluation are groups of signatures, called bundles, and domains. Bundles determine what patterns to look for; the domain determines where to look.

The Guardian Agent collects the domain data used to detect signatures. An agent is installed on each server in the domain.

When the evaluation is complete, the results are displayed in the Evaluation Summary. The Evaluation Summary includes descriptions and remedy recommendations for each signature detected.

Because it both detects potential problems and guides you on how to correct them, the evaluation is the principal function of BEA Guardian.

#### Related Concepts

- Signature
- Domain
- Bundle
- Guardian Agent

#### Related Tasks

- Evaluate Domain
- Activate Domain

#### Related Reference

- Evaluation Wizard
- Evaluation Summary