RPM Package wizard

This topic describes the RPM Package wizard in IBM Director.

Introduction

RPM is the common installer for all IBM Director supported Linux platforms. RPM maintains a database of installed packages and their files, which allows you to perform powerful queries and verification of your system. An RPM is an archive of files specific to a program and contains the program name, version, description, dependencies, and program files.

Fields

Package Name
Enter the name of the package.
Target OS:
Select from the drop down list the operating system, AIX or Linux, to which this package will be distributed.
Install
This selection indicates that this RPM Package performs an installation.
Uninstall
This selection indicates that this RPM Package performs an uninstall.

File information

Get files from the local system
Click here if the files reside on the local system.
Get files from the IBM Director Server
Click here if the files reside on the server and the server is running on a remote system.
Add...
Allows you to select an RPM to add. The Load RPM Package... window lets you navigate to the desired file.
Remove
Removes the selected RPM.

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