Preface

This manual describes in detail how to use Automatic Installation Tool, which is a component of Job Management Partner 1/IT Desktop Management 2 - Manager (abbreviated hereafter to JP1/IT Desktop Management 2). Read this manual when creating AIT (Automatic Installation Tool) files to be used to automatically install software.

In this manual, Job Management Partner 1 is abbreviated to JP1.

Intended readers

This manual is intended for administrators who wish to distribute software by using JP1/IT Desktop Management 2.

Organization of this manual

This manual is organized into the following chapters and appendixes:

1. Remote Installation Using an AIT File
Chapter 1 describes the AIT file and how to perform remote installation by using the AIT file. The chapter also gives some cautionary notes on creating and using AIT files.
2. Creating an AIT File
Chapter 2 describes how to use the Automatic Installation Tool to create an AIT file.
3. AIT Language Reference
Chapter 3 describes the format of AIT files and the syntax of the AIT language.
4. API Function Reference
Chapter 4 describes the API functions that can be used in the AIT language.
5. Troubleshooting
Chapter 5 describes the actions to be taken when a problem occurs in the Automatic Installation Tool. This chapter also describes messages that might be output by the Automatic Installation Tool.
A. Menus
Appendix A lists the menus available in the Automatic Installation Tool window.
B. Editing a Program Product ID File
Appendix B describes how to edit the program product ID file that is generated when an AIT file is created.
C. Reference Material for This Manual
Appendix C provides reference information, including various conventions, for this manual.
D. Glossary
Appendix D defines terms used in this manual.