Job Management Partner 1/Software Distribution Description and Planning Guide

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2.1.2 Types of software available for distribution

JP1/Software Distribution classifies the software subject to remote installation into the following three types, called package types:

When software is packaged, the Packager automatically determines whether the software is in the category Hitachi program products or in the category Other companies' software. If the software does not belong to either of these categories, the Packager handles it as User programs and data.

Some packages require an AIT file (file created by the Automatic Installation Tool) or a recorder file (file created by Visual Test) during remote installation. For details about remote installation using an AIT or recorder file, see the manual Automatic Installation Tool Description and Reference.

Organization of this subsection
(1) Hitachi program products
(2) Other companies' software
(3) User programs and data

(1) Hitachi program products

Remote installation applies to multiple-license pack products. For other program products, remote installation is permitted only for program upgrades. Note that remote installation is not available for some program products (such as communications software). To determine whether a program product can be installed remotely, check the accompanying documentation or release notes.

Remote installation for JP1/Software Distribution:

(2) Other companies' software

The term other companies' software refers to commercially available programs that are provided by companies other than Hitachi. Most multiple-license pack products from other companies qualify for remote installation. However, remote installation might not be permitted because of the type of software or the licensing agreement. If you cannot determine this from the software agreement or the other software's documentation, obtain permission from the applicable software company.

An AIT file or recorder file is required to automate responses if you use an interactive installer from another company for remote installation.

(3) User programs and data

You can use remote installation to install some or all files in a directory. The data created with an application such as a spreadsheet program is also handled as user data.