Specifying Storage Locations for a patch in the Product Catalog

To specify the location for a patch that is defined for a Product Catalog entry, create a Storage Location. When a patch is marked as Approved, it can be installed from the specified Storage Location for that patch. You can also add up to three attachments for each location.

To create a Storage Location for a patch

Perform the following steps to create a storage location for a patch:

1. In the Product Catalog Entries area of the Product Catalog Console, select the patch for which you want to specify a location.
2. In the Storage Location Area field, click Create to open the Storage Location window.
3. In the Description field, enter a description for the patch.
4. From the Type list, select the type of location:
   • Marimba — Signifies that the entry or location is a BMC BladeLogic Client Automation tuner.
   • Other — Signifies an entry or location other than a BMC BladeLogic Client Automation tuner.
5. Enter a location for the patch, such as a physical location, a path to a location, or a URL.
6. In the State field, select Active or Inactive.

   Note

   To make the patch active and available for deployment, select Active for the State and Yes for Deployable.

7. Click Save and then Close.

To add an attachment to a Storage Location

Perform the add an attachment to a storage location:

1. From the Product Catalog Entries area of the Product Catalog Console, select the patch for the Storage Location.
2. From the Storage Location table, select an item and click View to open the Software Library Item form.
3. Click Add to open the Attachment Details window.
4. From the Status list, select a status.
5. In the Description field, enter a description of the attachment.
6. In the Attachments table, click Add.
7. Click Browse to select the attachment.
8. Click OK to add the attachment. 
   
   You can add up to three attachments per Storage Location record.
9. Click Save and then Close.