Software Packaging

Software Packaging Overview

 

Software Packaging Lifecycle

 

The software packaging lifecycle is displayed in Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1

Software Packaging Lifecycle

1.Identify the software package contents - Determine what files and directories you want to include in your software package. Your software package can consist of products, filesets, files, and other, optional software elements as discussed in “Software Elements” on page 20.

2.Identify the software package structure - Determine the software package structure. Plan the organization of the source and destination filesystems.

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