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

2.5 Package installation

The client services of JP1/Software Distribution Client (relay system) also provide the functions of a distribution-destination system. Therefore, a relay system that is directly connected to the managing server can receive the package using the same method as that used for an end workstation, and a relay system that is connected to the managing server via a relay system can receive the package using the same method as that used for a client workstation. This section explains the main operations of the distribution-destination system.

The packages distributed by the managing server are normally installed at the distribution-destination system automatically. However, in some cases you may need to perform installation operations at the distribution-destination system. The following describes the package installation at the distribution-destination system.

Organization of this section

2.5.1 Installing packages with installation timing specified

2.5.2 Scheduled installation

2.5.3 Selecting the package to install (Send package, allow client to choose job)

2.5.4 Recovery when installation fails

2.5.5 Checking the installation result

2.5.6 Reporting the installation results

2.5.7 Cautionary notes to follow during package installation

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