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Adding a Package to a Folder

Depending on their type packages are either added or created: MSI and RPM packages are added as the MSI and RPM package already exists it only needs to be "wrapped" by the in the proper format to be handled. Custom and Snapshot packages are created from the beginning. To add either an MSI or an RPM package, proceed as follows:

  1. Select the respective ** node in the left window pane.
  2. Select Edit > Add Package package_plus.png.
     The respective Packages window will appear on the screen. This dialog box provides you with a list of all available drives from which you can select the package to add to the folder.
  3. To find the package browse down into the directory tree. Be aware that the package will be copied to its new location, not moved.
  4. Below the list of drives select the ** in which the package is to be stored. You have the choice between the .zip format and the BMC Client Management - Software Distribution proprietary .pkg format. Which type to select depends on your network environment, because it does not have any impact on the software distribution process itself. For example, if your virus scan software scans .zip files, it is recommended to select the .pkg archive type, to avoid the virus scan taking 100% CPU.
  5. Click OK to confirm the operation and to close the window.

When you add an MSI package or an RPM package it will be stored in a newly created folder with its own name under the data/PackagerMsi subdirectory, data/PackagerRpm , of the local installation directory on the remote computer.

 

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BMC Client Management 12.1