[Serusers] Modify SER via serctl or DB?

Hi guys, I'm going to be writing a script to make modifications to SER (Eg: add/modify/delete users/aliases, etc). I'm wondering whether it's "better" to 1) use /usr/sbin/serctl or 2) directly modify the MySQL SER database What advantages/disadvantages are there for each method? Are there any reasons why it's not advisable to directly modify the MySQL SER database to accomplish tasks such as adding a user? Thanks for your input! -- Nick e: nick.hoffman(a)altcall.com p: +61 7 5591 3588 f: +61 7 5591 6588 If you receive this email by mistake, please notify us and do not make any use of the email. We do not waive any privilege, confidentiality or copyright associated with it.