Creating an AIX InstallP software package

This topic describes how to use the AIX InstallP Package wizard in IBM Director.

Use the AIX InstallP Package wizard to install or uninstall an AIX InstallP format package.

Complete the following steps to import the software and create a software package:

  1. In the IBM Director Console Tasks pane, double-click the Software Distribution task.
  2. In the Software Distribution Manager window, expand the Wizards tree. Double-click AIX InstallP Package to start the AIX InstallP Package wizard.
  3. In the Package Name field, type the package name.
  4. Select Install to install the software package.
  5. Optional: Select the Verify install or uninstall check box.
  6. Click Next.
  7. Specify whether the files are on the local management console or on the management server by clicking the applicable button. Then, select the InstallP filesets that you want to import by clicking Add. A separate window opens in which you can select the files that you want to import. You can select more than one fileset to import at a time.
  8. Click Finish.

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