Creating a New Package in a Folder

Depending on their type packages are either added or created: MSI and RPM packages are added while Custom and Snapshot packages are created from the beginning. To create a new package proceed as follows:

1. Select the respective ** node in the left window pane.
2. Click Edit > Create Package .
    The respective Create a Custom Package window appears.
3. Enter the name for the new package into the respective field.
4. Through the following check box you can define if the contents of the package are to be compressed or not.
5. 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.
6. Click OK at the bottom of the window to confirm the new package or Cancel to abandon the action.

When a new custom or snapshot package is created, it will be stored in a newly created folder with its own name under the data/PackagerCustom subdirectory, data/PackagerSnapshot , of the local installation directory on the remote computer.