Creating a new snapshot package

It is also possible to directly create a new package in this tab. To create a new package, proceed as follows:

1. Select Edit > Create Package .
    The Create a Snapshot Package window will appear on the screen.
2. Enter the name of the new package into the Name field.
3. In the Publication Folder field you can enter the path under which the package is to be published on the master or relay.

4. Below the list of drives select the Archive Type in which the package is to be stored.

   Information

   You have the choice between the .zip format and the 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 creation of the new package.
   It will automatically be created in the table in the right pane.
    

   Warning

   Note:

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