1.1.2 Types of systems comprising the JP1/IT Desktop Management 2 system
In JP1/IT Desktop Management 2, the machines (UNIX and Windows) that make up the network can be divided by purpose into four types:
- Managing server
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Distributes software, and manages the distribution process and the installation status at the destination machines. The program JP1/IT Desktop Management 2 - Manager provides this functionality.
- Relay system
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Used as a relay point when distributing software. JP1/IT Desktop Management 2 - Agent (relay system) provides this functionality.
- Distribution-destination system (client)
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The target system to which software is distributed. JP1/IT Desktop Management 2 - Agent (distribution-destination system) provides this functionality.
A distribution-destination system that runs the UNIX version of JP1/IT Desktop Management 2 - Agent (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/IT Desktop Management 2 - Agent documentation, the term workstation refers to UNIX workstations only.
- Packager
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Used for registering software to be distributed on the managing server. JP1/IT Desktop Management 2 - Agent provides this functionality.
A relay system or distribution-destination system can serve as a packager.