A JP1/Software Distribution system implements various distribution and asset management tasks, such as remote installation of software and acquisition of client information, by creating and executing instructions called jobs from the managing server. The following figure shows the concept of job execution for implementation of distribution and asset management tasks.

Figure 2-41 Distribution and asset management tasks implemented by job execution

The basic tasks related to jobs, such as creating, executing, and storing jobs, are common to many JP1/Software Distribution facilities. To make the best use of JP1/Software Distribution in the distribution and asset management tasks, you must fully understand jobs.

For details about how to create and execute jobs, see 8.1 Job creation and execution procedures in the manual Administrator's Guide Volume 1.