7.2.13 Packaging another company's software
You can package another company's software by the following methods:
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Using AIT files and program product ID files
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Omitting AIT files
In an earlier part of this chapter, the method for setting up the JP1/ITDM2 Packaging dialog box is explained based on method 1 above, and so this subsection explains only method 2.
- Organization of this subsection
(1) Omitting AIT files
For the distribution of software with an installer, JP1/IT Desktop Management 2 normally distributes a package provided with an AIT file that defines an installer operation procedure. This enables a remote installation to be performed on the managed computer without interfering with the user.
On the other hand, there are some cases where the user prefers to install a package manually on the computer rather than performing a remote installation automatically. This operation method does not require AIT files, as described below.
(a) Packaging another company's software without using AIT files
To package another company's software without using AIT files:
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If necessary, create an installation definition file.
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Start the Packager to package and register another company's software.
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Start the Remote Installation Manager on the manager side, execute the package (registered in Step 2, above) as the Send package, allow client to choose job on the computer where the package is to be installed.
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Start the Package Setup Manager on the managed computer, select the target package from the Package Setup Manager window, and perform an installation.
Because only Manual is enabled for Installation method, the user must install the package by operating the installer.
(b) Note
If you distribute a package that does not use AIT files, you must run the Send package, allow client to choose job and install the package from the Package Setup Manager. Specifying the Install package job results in an error.