Software Packaging

Software Packaging Overview

3.Create a Product Specification File (PSF) - Use SPB to create a PSF to define the software package. SPB provides a GUI for creating the PSF.

4.Validate the PSF - Determine that the PSF is valid prior to creating the software package. SPB uses a packaging policy rules file to validate the PSF.

5.Create the software package - Use the SD-UX swpackage command to create your software package.

6.Install the software package - Use the SD-UX swinstall command to install the contents of your software package.

7.Produce distribution media - Determine the appropriate method of distribution.You can use the SD-UX swcopy command to create copies of the package.

8.Test the installation - Test the installation of the software package using the SD-UX swverify command.

TIP

For detailed information on SD-UX commands, refer to the manpage for

 

individual commands or the Software Distributor Administration Guide

 

which can be found at:

 

http://www.software.hp.com/products/SD_AT_HP/

 

 

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