Job Management Partner 1/Software Distribution Client Description and User's Guide

1.1.2 Types of systems comprising the JP1/Software Distribution system

In JP1/Software Distribution, the machines (UNIX and Windows) that make up the network can be divided by purpose into four types:

Managing server

Distributes software, and manages the distribution process and the installation status at the destination machines. The program JP1/Software Distribution Manager provides this functionality. JP1/Software Distribution Client (relay system) can also be used as a managing server, but with restricted capabilities and range of operations.

Relay system

Used as a relay point when distributing software. JP1/Software Distribution Client (relay system) provides this functionality.

Distribution-destination system (client)

The target system to which a software is distributed. JP1/Software Distribution Client (distribution-destination system) provides this functionality.

A distribution-destination system that runs the UNIX version of JP1/Software Distribution Client (distribution-destination system) is an end workstation if it is connected directly to the managing server. If packages are distributed via a relay system, the distribution-destination system is called a client workstation. Note that, in JP1/Software Distribution documentation, the term workstation refers to UNIX workstations only.

Packager

Used for registering resources (packages) on the managing server for remote installation. JP1/Software Distribution Client provides this functionality.

A relay system or distribution-destination system can serve as a packager.

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