Software Distribution use case
The goals of the Software Distribution use case are:
- Policy-driven software distribution
- Highest first-time success rate
- Secure communications
- Highly efficient transport
The following diagram shows the flow of information and the components involved in the use case. The steps that follow the diagram define the abbreviations used in the diagram.
Software Distribution can be accomplished by three related use cases that can be performed at different times or consecutively.
- The BMC Server Automation (BSA) operator uses the BMC Server Automation Console to add software to the BMC Server Automation Depot.
- The operator defines a BMC Server Automation package that includes the software as well as other information as needed. The package is stored in the Depot with the software.
- The operator schedules a job to deploy the package on a managed server. BMC Server Automation copies the software from the Depot to the server and performs the installation.
The use of the BMC Server Automation Advanced File Server/Repeater allows for efficient and secure software installation over a WAN. The strong RBAC capabilities of BMC Server Automation ensure that only authorized users can create a package in the Depot. RBAC also ensures that only authorized users can schedule a distribution on a server. Through the use of BMC Server Automation smart groups, software distribution can be controlled based on the business-level policies to which servers comply.