Installing a JP1/Software Distribution system

To install JP1/Software Distribution for the first time in the system, you must examine various aspects, such as the configuration of the JP1/Software Distribution system and the network environment to be employed. This section explains the steps required to build a basic JP1/Software Distribution system.

To install a JP1/Software Distribution system:

Evaluate the JP1/Software Distribution system to be installed.
Construct a database server.
Install JP1/Software Distribution Manager on the management server.
Install JP1/Software Distribution Client (relay system) on the relay servers.
Install JP1/Software Distribution Client (client) on the clients.

Organization of this section: (1) Evaluating the JP1/Software Distribution system to be installed; (2) Constructing a database server; (3) Installing JP1/Software Distribution Manager on the management server; (4) Installing JP1/Software Distribution Client (relay system) on the relay servers; (5) Installing JP1/Software Distribution Client on the clients.; (6) Notes

(1) Evaluating the JP1/Software Distribution system to be installed

You must first evaluate the system configuration and network environment for the JP1/Software Distribution system to be installed.

For details on configuring the JP1/Software Distribution system, see 5.1.1 Designing a basic system configuration.
For details on evaluating the network environment, see 6.1 Evaluating the network environment.
For details on estimating the hardware requirements, see 5.3 Estimating the hardware requirements.

(2) Constructing a database server

To use Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle as the relational database for the managing server, you must construct a database server before installing JP1/Software Distribution. If you use Embedded RDB, there is no need to construct a database server.

For details on supported databases, see 5.1.5 Supported databases.
For details on configuring the system and setting up a relational database, see 7. Setting Up a Relational Database in the Setup Guide.

(3) Installing JP1/Software Distribution Manager on the management server

Install the managing server (JP1/Software Distribution Manager) on the server that controls the JP1/Software Distribution system.

For details on programs that can be installed, see 1.1 Supported OSs and organization of components in the Setup Guide.
For details on the installation method, see 2. Installing JP1/Software Distribution Manager in the Setup Guide.

(4) Installing JP1/Software Distribution Client (relay system) on the relay servers

Install a relay system (JP1/Software Distribution Client) on the applicable servers, such as each department's management server.

For details on programs that can be installed, see 1.1 Supported OSs and organization of components in the Setup Guide.
For details on the installation method, see 3. Installing JP1/Software Distribution Client in the Setup Guide.

You can also construct a JP1/Software Distribution system using JP1/Software Distribution Manager as the relay manager.

For an example of system construction using a relay manager, see 5.1.2 Designing a large-scale system configuration.
For details on the installation method, see 2. Installing JP1/Software Distribution Manager in the Setup Guide.
For details on functional differences between JP1/Software Distribution Manager and JP1/Software Distribution Client (relay system), see D.1 Functional differences between JP1/Software Distribution Manager and JP1/Software Distribution Client (relay system).

(5) Installing JP1/Software Distribution Client on the clients.

Install JP1/Software Distribution Client on the clients that are to be managed by the JP1/Software Distribution system.

For details on installable programs, see 1.1 Supported OSs and organization of components in the Setup Guide.
For details on the installation method, see 3. Installing JP1/Software Distribution Client in the Setup Guide.

Installing JP1/Software Distribution Client individually on each client from storage media requires a lot of time and labor. JP1/Software Distribution lets you create a JP1/Software Distribution Client installation set to automate the installation job. To create an installation set, you must have JP1/Software Distribution Administrator Kit.

For an overview of automatic installation, see 1.2.4 Using an installation set to install JP1/Software Distribution Client (client) in the Setup Guide.
For details on how to create an installation set and how to use it for installation, see the manual Job Management Partner 1/Software Distribution Administrator Kit Description and Operator's Guide.

(6) Notes